The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 3R. Carter, 1841 |
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Page 126
... . 10. This power , however , of a single testimony or of a single witness to establish the truth of a miracle is , practically , and in reference to the miracles of the New Testament , a minor consi- deration 126 MR . HUME'S OBJECTION.
... . 10. This power , however , of a single testimony or of a single witness to establish the truth of a miracle is , practically , and in reference to the miracles of the New Testament , a minor consi- deration 126 MR . HUME'S OBJECTION.
Page 132
... reference to the miracles of the gospel , be resisting a claim upon their belief , many million - fold greater , than is possessed even by the commonest events in the history of past ages . 5. But , to obtain the requisite strength of ...
... reference to the miracles of the gospel , be resisting a claim upon their belief , many million - fold greater , than is possessed even by the commonest events in the history of past ages . 5. But , to obtain the requisite strength of ...
Page 145
... reference to our gospel and our faith , hold ourselves to be as firmly posted , as the disciples of modern science , on the evidence , the purely observational evidence of ascertained facts . It only remains , to follow the ...
... reference to our gospel and our faith , hold ourselves to be as firmly posted , as the disciples of modern science , on the evidence , the purely observational evidence of ascertained facts . It only remains , to follow the ...
Page 156
... reference to religion , and view the truth of the gospel history , purely as a question of erudition . If , at the outset of the investigation , we have a prejudice against the christian religion , the effect is obvious ; and , without ...
... reference to religion , and view the truth of the gospel history , purely as a question of erudition . If , at the outset of the investigation , we have a prejudice against the christian religion , the effect is obvious ; and , without ...
Page 166
... reference made to the writings of Paul ; and in the Acts of the Apostles , there is a reference made to one of the four Gospels . Had Peter , instead of being an Apostle , ranked only with the Fathers of the Church , and had his epistle ...
... reference made to the writings of Paul ; and in the Acts of the Apostles , there is a reference made to one of the four Gospels . Had Peter , instead of being an Apostle , ranked only with the Fathers of the Church , and had his epistle ...
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