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Author: Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.
Title: Ecclesiastes, or, A discourse concerning the gift of preaching as it fals under the rules of art shewing the most proper rules and directions, for method, invention, books, expression, whereby a minister may be furnished with such abilities as may make him a workman that needs not to be ashamed : very seasonable for these times, wherein the harvest is great, and the skilful labourers but few / by John Wilkins ...
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Print source: Ecclesiastes, or, A discourse concerning the gift of preaching as it fals under the rules of art shewing the most proper rules and directions, for method, invention, books, expression, whereby a minister may be furnished with such abilities as may make him a workman that needs not to be ashamed : very seasonable for these times, wherein the harvest is great, and the skilful labourers but few / by John Wilkins ...
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.
London: Printed by T.R. and E.M. for Samuel Gellibrand ..., 1651.
Subject terms:
Preaching.
Theology, Doctrinal.
URL: https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A66039.0001.001
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Table of Contents
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title page
To the READER.
ECCLESIASTES, Or the Gift of Preaching.
Scripture Philosophy, as,
Scripture Chronology, as,
Scripture Geography, or Topography, as,
Scripture Measures and Weights, as,
The Proverbiall expressions either used or alluded to in Scripture, or Adagialia Sacra. as,
The Allegories in Scripture,
The Schemes and Tropes used in Scripture.
commentary
Upon the whole Bible.
On the Pentateuch.
On Genesis.
Upon Exodus.
On Leviticus.
On Numbers.
On Deuteronomy.
On Josuah.
On Judges.
On Ruth.
On Samuel.
On the Kings.
On the Chronicles.
On Ezra.
On Nehemiah.
On Esther.
On Job.
On the P•almes.
On the Proverbs.
On Ecclesiastes.
On the Canticles.
On Isaiah.
On Jeremiah.
On the Lamentations of Jeremiah.
On Ezekiel.
On Daniel.
On the 12 minor Prophets.
On Hosea.
On Joel.
On Amos.
On Obadiah.
On Jonah.
On Micah.
On Nahum.
On Habakkuk.
On Zephaniah.
On Haggai.
On Zechariah.
On Malachi.
Upon the New Testament.
Upon the 4 Gospels.
On Matthew.
On Mark.
On Luke.
On John.
On the Acts.
Upon the Epistles.
On the Epistle to the Romans.
On the Epistles to the Corinthians.
To the Galatians.
To the Ephesians.
To the Philippians.
To the Colossians.
To the Thessalonians.
To Timothy.
To Titus.
To Philemon.
On the Hebrews.
On the 7 Canonicall Epistles.
On the Epistle of James.
On the Epistles of Peter.
On the first Epistle of John.
On the second Epistle.
On the third Epistle.
On the Epistle of Jude.
On the Revelation.
commentary
On the Lords Prayer.
On the Creed.
On the Decalogue.
On the Sacraments.
commentary
commentators for and against
commentators for and against
commentators for and against
commentary
1. The Papists.
2. The Lutherans.
3. The Socinians.
4. The Arminians.
5. The Anabaptists.
6. The Antinomians.
commentary
1. For Jewish Learning.
2. The Heathen Moralists.
3. The Writings of the Fathers.
4. Ecclesiasticall History.
Epitomes.
More large.
5. Councels.
6. Confessions.
7. Heresiogies.
8. Lives.
9. Martyrologies.
commentary
outline of commentaries
Happinesse.
Religion in generall.
Church.
Scripture.
outline of commentators A
God.
The Name of God.
Attributes.
The Trinity.
Gods decrees in ge∣nerall.
Predestination.
outline of commentators B
Creation.
Providence.
Redemption.
Christs Offices.
list of commentators
outline of commentators C
Of man in generall.
Afflictions.
Mortality.
Immortality of the soul.
Passions.
Conscience.
Free-will.
outline of commentators D
Of Sinne.
Of Original sinne.
list of commentators
The sin against the holy Ghost.
The punishment of sin.
outline of commentators E
The Covenant of Grace.
list of commentators
Sacrifices and Types.
Sacraments in generall.
The New Testament.
Baptisme.
The Lords Supper.
outline of commentators F
outline of commentators G
Of Justification.
Sanctification.
Mortification.
Self-denyall.
Vivification.
Progresse in grace.
Christian liberty.
Joy.
Peace of Minde.
outline of commentators H
outline of commentators I
The 4 last things.
Resurrection.
Judgment.
Sincerity
Readinesse and Watch∣fulnesse.
Zeal.
Constancy or Perse∣verance.
Prayer.
Hearing and Reading the Word.
Good Company.
outline of commentators K
Of the Moral Law in generall.
Atheisme or Polu∣theisme.
Heresie.
Apostasie.
Error.
Knowledge and Re∣membrance of God.
list of commentators
Trust and Hope in God.
Fear of God.
Humility.
Patience.
outline of commentators L
Idolatry.
Superstition and Will-worship.
Witchcraft.
Schisme.
Preaching.
Of the Sacraments and Discipline.
Of Religious Fasts.
outline of commentators M
outline of commentators N
outline of commentators O
Of Oaths and Perjury.
Of Vowes.
Of Lots.
Of the Sabbath.
Politicall duties.
Oeconomicall duties.
outline of commentators P
outline of commentators Q
Concerning Anger and Hatred
Of Murther.
Scandall.
Friendship.
Mercy and Peaceablenes
Of Whoredome.
Of Divorce & Polygamy
Intemperance.
outline of commentators R
Of Sacriledge and Tythes.
Usury.
Bribery.
Justice and Equity.
Diligence in Callings.
Liberality and Almes.
Hospitality.
Restitution.
outline of commentators S
outline of commentators T
Of Lying.
Of Slandering Tale∣bearers, Credulity, Flattery.
Censures and Suspitions
Care of our names and credit.
Care of our words.
Covetousnesse.
Self-love.
Thoughts.
Contentation.
outline of commentators V
Of Faith.
Desertions.
Of Doubting
Assurance.
Repentance.
commentary
The Table.
These Books are Printed for SA. GELLIBRAND, And are to be sold at his Shop at the Ball in Paul's Church-yard.
SERMONS Preached by