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... of Jesus . . . . . . CHAPTER X . Remarks on the miracles in the Acts of the
Apostles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 . . . . . . . . . 185 CHAPTER XI . On the evidence
afforded to the miracles by the apostolic writings 209 CHAPTER XII . On the
prophecies .
... of Jesus . . . . . . CHAPTER X . Remarks on the miracles in the Acts of the
Apostles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 . . . . . . . . . 185 CHAPTER XI . On the evidence
afforded to the miracles by the apostolic writings 209 CHAPTER XII . On the
prophecies .
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291 CHAPTER XVI . On the character , views , and doctrine of Jesus . . . . . . . . .
296 CHAPTER XVII . Comparison of the precepts of Jesus with the Jewish
writings . . . . . . 334 CHAPTER XVIII . Concluding reflections . . . . . . . . 356
ERRATA .
291 CHAPTER XVI . On the character , views , and doctrine of Jesus . . . . . . . . .
296 CHAPTER XVII . Comparison of the precepts of Jesus with the Jewish
writings . . . . . . 334 CHAPTER XVIII . Concluding reflections . . . . . . . . 356
ERRATA .
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Accordingly in their writings about the time of the restoration , ( and a large
proportion of those called the prophets appear to be nearly of that date , ) | | these
topics occur in almost every page . The imagination and literary talents of the
Jews ...
Accordingly in their writings about the time of the restoration , ( and a large
proportion of those called the prophets appear to be nearly of that date , ) | | these
topics occur in almost every page . The imagination and literary talents of the
Jews ...
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It is not surprising , then , to find in the poetic writings of the Old Testament
extravagant descriptions of a kingdom of Israel which should cover the earth , *
and of a great prince who should restore the throne of David . The beautiful
anticipations ...
It is not surprising , then , to find in the poetic writings of the Old Testament
extravagant descriptions of a kingdom of Israel which should cover the earth , *
and of a great prince who should restore the throne of David . The beautiful
anticipations ...
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... of God , or the Kingdom of Heaven . fo The captivity and restoration were
thought of less and less as events rolled on ; but the writings which they had
occasioned , remained amongst the Jews , a conspicuous part of their scanty
literature .
... of God , or the Kingdom of Heaven . fo The captivity and restoration were
thought of less and less as events rolled on ; but the writings which they had
occasioned , remained amongst the Jews , a conspicuous part of their scanty
literature .
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Page 36 - And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: He is risen; He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him. But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see Him, as He said unto you.
Page 238 - After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down ; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up ; that the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Page 134 - Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, and the napkin that was about His head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.
Page 113 - Wherefore, of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Page 75 - AND when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them ; and straightway he will send them.
Page 124 - Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come : that Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto, the people, and to the Gentiles.
Page 236 - I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth : my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Page 229 - These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: ^ that the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Page 207 - But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood...
Page 134 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel ; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
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| Title | An Inquiry Concerning the Origin of Christianity |
| Author | Charles Christian Hennell |
| Publisher | Smallfield, 1838 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | 17 Jan 2008 |
| Length | 379 pages |
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