Book 4/Chapter 7
Position of the early Roman see (section 1)
1. When was the primacy of the Roman see first granted?
2. Were the legates of the Roman church given first place at that council?
Chalcedon (section 2)
1. Why was the Roman church given the first seat at Chalcedon?
2. Did Rome have the first seat at subsequent councils?
Proud titles (section 3)
1. What does Calvin call titles like primate?
2. What does Cyprian do in his dealings with Pope Stephen.
3. What does Jerome say about the primacy of one see over the others?
Gregory’s rejection (section 4)
1. What title did Gregory reject for the bishop of Constantinople?
2. Did he reject it for others because he wanted it?
3. Such a title was precursor to what?
4. According to Gregory, how does the title universal bishop threaten the church?
These are the questions for the readings for Monday, September 21, and those readings can be found here.