The traditions of the clergy not destructive of religion . Being remarks on Mr. Bowman's visitation sermon. Exposing that gentleman's deficiency in Latin and Greek, in ecclesiastical history, and true reasoning. By a gentleman of Cambridge.

A full justification of the doctrines advanced in Mr. Bowman's visitation sermon  or, the authority claimed by bishops not warranted jure divino tho' supported jure humano. Containing Arguments proving the Identity and Parity of Bishops and Presbyters by Divine Institution; and that the Postscripts in the Second Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy and in that to Titus (upon which Foundation is built the Divine Right of Episcopacy) are Spurious, and of no Authority. With The Opinions and Resolutions of K. Henry Viii. the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, Commons, Convocation, &c. concerning the Superiority and Jurisdiction of Bishops over Presbyters.

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Bowman, William, ca. 1703-1744. Traditions of the clergy destructive of religion.

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The traditions of the clergy not destructive of religion . Being remarks on Mr. Bowman's visitation sermon. Exposing that gentleman's deficiency in Latin and Greek, in ecclesiastical history, and true reasoning. By a gentleman of Cambridge.