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John Huss and the Hussite Wars - James Aitken Wylie

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Who can underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>m till <strong>the</strong> Church has<br />

interpreted <strong>the</strong>m?"<br />

"What do I heal?" cried Jerome; "are <strong>the</strong><br />

traditions of men more worthy of faith than <strong>the</strong><br />

Gospel of our Savior? Paul did not exhort those to<br />

whom he wrote to listen to <strong>the</strong> traditions of men,<br />

but said, 'Search <strong>the</strong> Scriptures.'"<br />

"Heretic," said <strong>the</strong> cardinal, fixing his eyes<br />

upon him <strong>and</strong> regarding him with looks of anger, "I<br />

repent having pleaded so long with you. I see that<br />

you are urged on by <strong>the</strong> devil." Jerome was<br />

rem<strong>and</strong>ed to his prison.<br />

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