What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?

Answer

"Worldly-minded bishops, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much
inclined to travel about, and entangle themselves in worldly concerns." - Neander's "History of the
Christian Religion and Church" (Torrey's translation), Vol. II, page 16.

14. What beings of a higher order than man desire to study the truths revealed in the gospel of Christ?
What, therefore, did God say He would make?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
When did Sin and death enter the world?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
In what words will their triumph over death and the grave be expressed?
What is Spiritualism defined to be?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle