Chapter I
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THE NAME OF PETER PROMISED, CONFERRED, AND EXPLAINED.
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The Church the finished work of the Word Incarnate1
Unity and visibility enter into the Church's idea, as set forth in its several
types2
Visible headship also part of this idea5
Christ on earth in two capacities, as founder and ruler,—Double
selection among the disciples, first of twelve, then of one6
Statement of the question at issue in this treatise7
First mention of Peter, the name promised8
Meaning of the name, stone9
The name conferred11
Name explained, and promises attached12
Classes of names given in Scripture16
Parallel between Abraham and Peter17
Source of pre-eminence in both, association with Christ23
Instances of such association26
Interpretation of S. Chrysostome27
Summary28