An Inquiry Concerning the Origin of ChristianitySmallfield, 1838 - 379 pages |
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Page iii
... truth and fable in the four Gospels , has been admitted , in different degrees , by many critics bearing the Christian name . The same method of free investigation which led Priestley and Belsham to throw doubt upon the truth of the ...
... truth and fable in the four Gospels , has been admitted , in different degrees , by many critics bearing the Christian name . The same method of free investigation which led Priestley and Belsham to throw doubt upon the truth of the ...
Page iv
... truth and error , is a very complicated but not impracticable task . It is necessary to form an opinion as to the date of each writing , the general character of each author , and his pe- culiarities as a writer ; to institute continual ...
... truth and error , is a very complicated but not impracticable task . It is necessary to form an opinion as to the date of each writing , the general character of each author , and his pe- culiarities as a writer ; to institute continual ...
Page v
... truth . Hence it has frequently been observed , that no clear and intelligible account has been given of the life of Jesus Christ on simply natural grounds ; whence it has been argued , that no alternative remains but to regard him as ...
... truth . Hence it has frequently been observed , that no clear and intelligible account has been given of the life of Jesus Christ on simply natural grounds ; whence it has been argued , that no alternative remains but to regard him as ...
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... truth , and propose to himself to reprove those that tell lies ; that he will keep his hands clear from theft , and his soul from unlawful gains ; and that he will neither con- ceal any thing from those of his own sect , nor discover ...
... truth , and propose to himself to reprove those that tell lies ; that he will keep his hands clear from theft , and his soul from unlawful gains ; and that he will neither con- ceal any thing from those of his own sect , nor discover ...
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... truths thoroughly digested , so as to remain lasting principles of conduct ... They eat no food more costly than coarse ... truth . " * [ About A. D. 8. ] After the failure of the revolt of Judas the Galilean , the Jewish populace ceased ...
... truths thoroughly digested , so as to remain lasting principles of conduct ... They eat no food more costly than coarse ... truth . " * [ About A. D. 8. ] After the failure of the revolt of Judas the Galilean , the Jewish populace ceased ...
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