An Inquiry Concerning the Origin of ChristianitySmallfield, 1838 - 379 pages |
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Page iii
... chapters of Matthew and Luke , may allow other in- quirers to make further excisions from the Gospel history . The reasons given by those eminent critics for proceeding . so far may appear more valid than any which can be urged for ...
... chapters of Matthew and Luke , may allow other in- quirers to make further excisions from the Gospel history . The reasons given by those eminent critics for proceeding . so far may appear more valid than any which can be urged for ...
Page v
... chapters of this work give a sketch of conclusions formed in the manner above stated , from the study of the Old and New Testament , and of Josephus . It is admitted that some parts of this sketch cannot claim a higher character than ...
... chapters of this work give a sketch of conclusions formed in the manner above stated , from the study of the Old and New Testament , and of Josephus . It is admitted that some parts of this sketch cannot claim a higher character than ...
Page vi
... chapters on Isaiah and Daniel , much of which the author has found to be nearly the same in substance as what had been ... chapter of Daniel . Although the belief in the miraculous origin of Christi- anity forms at present a prominent ...
... chapters on Isaiah and Daniel , much of which the author has found to be nearly the same in substance as what had been ... chapter of Daniel . Although the belief in the miraculous origin of Christi- anity forms at present a prominent ...
Page viii
... excellent , will meet with a ready attestation in every breast , and , in the improve- ment of the human mind , find an ever - increasing evidence . CONTENTS . PAGE CHAPTER I. Historical sketch , from the viii PREFACE .
... excellent , will meet with a ready attestation in every breast , and , in the improve- ment of the human mind , find an ever - increasing evidence . CONTENTS . PAGE CHAPTER I. Historical sketch , from the viii PREFACE .
Page ix
... CHAPTER II . 1 Historical sketch , continued to the end of the first century ......... 35 CHAPTER III . On the date and credibility of the Gospel of Matthew ............ ....... 63 CHAPTER IV . On the date and credibility of the Gospel ...
... CHAPTER II . 1 Historical sketch , continued to the end of the first century ......... 35 CHAPTER III . On the date and credibility of the Gospel of Matthew ............ ....... 63 CHAPTER IV . On the date and credibility of the Gospel ...
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