 | H. N - 1854 - 310 pages
...their predecessors, that the condemnation of Quesnel in the notorious bull tTnigenitus was unjust, — that the authority of a general council is superior to that of the Pope — and that, could an honest council be convened, it would unquestionably reverse the papal decision... | |
 | Victor Cousin, Prosper Faugère, Alexandre Rodolphe Vinet - 1860 - 328 pages
...their predecessors, that the condemnation of Quesnel in the notorious bull Unigenitus was unjust, — that the authority of a general council is superior to that of the Pope ; — and that could an honest council be convened, it would unquestionably reverse the papal decision... | |
 | Thomas Henry Dyer - Europe - 1861 - 666 pages
...eventually counteracted the more glaring abuses of the Papacy; and they made the famous declaration, that the authority of a general council is superior to that of the Pope. It may well be doubted, however, whether the power of the Roman See could have been ever effectually... | |
 | William Tayler (of the Middle Temple.) - 1870 - 292 pages
...their subjects be absolved from their fidelity and obedience to them, or their oaths of allegeance. II. That the authority of a General Council is superior to that of the Pope, agreeably to the fourth and fifth decrees of the Council of Constance. III. That the rules, customs,... | |
 | George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1876 - 894 pages
...only become infallible and binding on the conscience when confirmed by the consent of the church, and that the authority of a general council is superior to that of the pope. The contrary view being held " beyond the Alps" and throughout Italy, its supporters were called Transalpini... | |
 | George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1876 - 894 pages
...only become infallible and binding on the conscience when confirmed by the consent of the church, and that the authority of a general council is superior to that of tho pope. The contrary view being held "beyond the Alps" and throughout Italy, its supporters were... | |
 | Thomas Henry Dyer - 1877 - 536 pages
...Sylvius, whom we have already had occasion to mention. This synod re-asserted the decree of Constance, that the authority of a General Council is superior to that of the Pope. When Eugenins, on pretence of negotiating with the Greeks, decreed the transference to Ferrara of the... | |
 | George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1883 - 910 pages
...infallible and binding on the conscience when confirmed by the consent of the church, and that tho authority of a general council is superior to that of the pope. The contrary view being held "beyond tho Alps" and throughout Italy, its supporters wero called Transalpini... | |
 | Thomas Henry Dyer - Europe - 1901 - 500 pages
...Sylvius, whom we have already had occasion to mention. This synod reasserted the decree of Constance, that the authority of a General Council is superior to that of the Pope. When Eugenius, on pretence of negotiating with the Greeks, decreed the transference to Ferrara of the... | |
 | Jerald C. Brauer - Religion - 1987 - 280 pages
...things temporal, and therefore kings are not subject to ecclesiastical authority in such matters; (ii) that the authority of a general council is superior to that of the holy see; (iii) that the pope's authority is limited by the rules, customs and institutions of the... | |
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Roman pontiff. Thus it was not until the time of Paul III (1534-1549) that any effective steps were taken. This pope announced a council that would meet at Mantua on May 23, 1537, but the political and religious strife prevented the gathering from taking... 
