The Mohammedan System of Theology; Or, A Compendious Survey of the History and Doctrines of Islamism, Contrasted with Christianity, Together with Remarks on the Prophecies Relative to Its DissolutionC. & J. Rivington, 1828 - 251 pages |
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Page viii
... style , doctrines , and literary merits of that singular performance more familiar to the generality of readers : the defects both in external and internal evi- dence under which the system labours , are also noted , and the Scripture ...
... style , doctrines , and literary merits of that singular performance more familiar to the generality of readers : the defects both in external and internal evi- dence under which the system labours , are also noted , and the Scripture ...
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... to truth 51 CHAPTER III . Some account of the Koran : -citations illustrative of its distinguishing tenets and style : -its literary character and merits discussed ..... ñ 73 CHAPTER IV . Islamism unsupported by miracles and prophecy :
... to truth 51 CHAPTER III . Some account of the Koran : -citations illustrative of its distinguishing tenets and style : -its literary character and merits discussed ..... ñ 73 CHAPTER IV . Islamism unsupported by miracles and prophecy :
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... style of Universal Bishop . Without attempting minutely to fix the æra of these two remarkable occurrences , viz . Mohammed's retirement to the cave at Hara , and the assumption of such a title by the Roman Pontiff , they followed so ...
... style of Universal Bishop . Without attempting minutely to fix the æra of these two remarkable occurrences , viz . Mohammed's retirement to the cave at Hara , and the assumption of such a title by the Roman Pontiff , they followed so ...
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... style . For he saith not , that Jesus Christ recommendeth himself to his prayers , but that he recommended himself to Jesus Christ , desiring him to pray for him ; whereby he acknowledged him certainly to be the greater . But it was his ...
... style . For he saith not , that Jesus Christ recommendeth himself to his prayers , but that he recommended himself to Jesus Christ , desiring him to pray for him ; whereby he acknowledged him certainly to be the greater . But it was his ...
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... style of rude simplicity , leaning against the trunk of a palm - tree . Few can hold the cup of prosperity with an even hand : henceforward the lustre of his character is tarnished : he lays aside re- straint , and gives the rein to his ...
... style of rude simplicity , leaning against the trunk of a palm - tree . Few can hold the cup of prosperity with an even hand : henceforward the lustre of his character is tarnished : he lays aside re- straint , and gives the rein to his ...
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Page 237 - And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth forever, that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
Page 248 - See that ye refuse not Him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused Him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from Him that speaketh from Heaven...
Page 239 - And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face, of the serpent.
Page 66 - And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
Page 221 - This, only this, subdues the fear of death. And what is this?— Survey the wondrous cure, And at each step let higher wonder rise! " Pardon for infinite offence! and pardon Through means that speak its value infinite! A pardon bought with blood! with blood divine!
Page 131 - And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Page 131 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Page 112 - Praise be to God the Lord of all creatures, the most merciful, the King of the day of judgment. Thee do we worship, and of thee do we beg assistance. Direct us in the right way, in the way of those to whom thou hast been gracious ; not of those against whom thou art incensed, not of those who go astray.
Page 145 - Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Page 88 - God! there is no God but he; the living, the self-subsisting: neither slumber nor sleep seizeth him; to him belongeth whatsoever is in heaven, and on earth. Who is he that can intercede with him, but through his good pleasure ? He knoweth that which is past, and that which is to come unto them, and they shall not comprehend anything of his knowledge, but so far as he pleaseth.