The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker
Subtitle: in eight books of ecclesiastical polity, compleated out of his own manuscripts.
By: With several other treatises by the same author, and an account of his life and death. Dedicated to the King's most Excellent Majesty, Charles II. By whose royal father (near his martyrdom) the former five books (then only extant) were commended to his dear children, as an excellent means to satisfie private scruples, and settle the publick peace of this church and kingdom.
Contributors: Gauden, John, 1605-1662, ed.; Walton, Izaak, 1593-1683.; Travers, Walter, 1547 or 8-1635.; Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Printed for R. Scot, T. Basset, J. Wright and R. Chiswell
Published: 1682
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 593
Subjects: Church of England -- Controversial literature.; Ecclesiastical law.; Church polity.; Sermons, English -- 16th century.
Notes: Added t.-p. engraved (with architectural border): Of the lawes of ecclesiastical politie eight bookes ...
Initials, head-pieces.
Errors in paging: 287-288 omitted in numbering; 331-371 repeated.
Edited by John Gauden; the life of Richard Hooker is by Izaak Walton.
Includes (p. 471-553) A supplication made to the Council by Master Walter Travers; Master Hooker's answer to the supplication that Master Travers made to the Council; A learned discourse of justification, works, and how the foundation of faith is overthrown; A learned sermon of the nature of pride; A remedy against sorrow and fear, delivered in a funeral sermon; Of the certainty and perpetuity of faith in the elect: especially the prophet Habakkuk's faith; Two sermons upon part of St. Jude's Epistle.