The Bible and Men of Learning: In a Course of LecturesAnson D.F. Randolph, 1860 - 400 pages |
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... their proper place in the great systems of truth and wisdom . Now it should always be remembered that it is just when scientific attainments are yet imper- fect , fresh and unmatured , and the bearing of 18 FIRST LECTURE .
... their proper place in the great systems of truth and wisdom . Now it should always be remembered that it is just when scientific attainments are yet imper- fect , fresh and unmatured , and the bearing of 18 FIRST LECTURE .
Page 20
... wisdom to see it , and the honesty to own it . But far otherwise is the case . There is a pride of opinion with some , which prevents them from confessing an error even when they see it . There is a vanity , a love of notoriety with ...
... wisdom to see it , and the honesty to own it . But far otherwise is the case . There is a pride of opinion with some , which prevents them from confessing an error even when they see it . There is a vanity , a love of notoriety with ...
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... wisdom of God , " does not require us to disparage the attainments or the numbers of those who un- dervalue its claims . It would have us do them full justice . In another discourse we shall endeavor to show that if the question in ...
... wisdom of God , " does not require us to disparage the attainments or the numbers of those who un- dervalue its claims . It would have us do them full justice . In another discourse we shall endeavor to show that if the question in ...
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... wisdom and human power , only adds to the stability and grandeur of the Holy Book . Come or go , rise or fall , perish or endure whatever may , the Bible still seems to en- trench itself anew with some fresh demonstration of its truth ...
... wisdom and human power , only adds to the stability and grandeur of the Holy Book . Come or go , rise or fall , perish or endure whatever may , the Bible still seems to en- trench itself anew with some fresh demonstration of its truth ...
Page 52
... wisdom of Egypt , " and a daily witness of the various idolatries interwoven with the character of the people ; whenever he takes his pen to write for the Bible , his mind becomes clarified and elevated above all these superstitious ...
... wisdom of Egypt , " and a daily witness of the various idolatries interwoven with the character of the people ; whenever he takes his pen to write for the Bible , his mind becomes clarified and elevated above all these superstitious ...
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