Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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... , will support the pretensions of any other . Suppose then the world we live in to have had a Creator ; suppose it to appear from the predominant aim and tendency VOL . I. B of of the provisions and contrivances observ- able in the ...
... , will support the pretensions of any other . Suppose then the world we live in to have had a Creator ; suppose it to appear from the predominant aim and tendency VOL . I. B of of the provisions and contrivances observ- able in the ...
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... appears a small ambiguity in the term " experience , " and in the phrases contrary to experience , " or " contradict- ing experience , " which it may be neces- sary to remove in the first place . Strictly speaking , the narrative of a ...
... appears a small ambiguity in the term " experience , " and in the phrases contrary to experience , " or " contradict- ing experience , " which it may be neces- sary to remove in the first place . Strictly speaking , the narrative of a ...
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... appears little less than certain , that , if the first announcing of the religion by the founder had not been followed up by the zeal and industry of his immediate disciples , the attempt must have expired in its birth . Then as to the ...
... appears little less than certain , that , if the first announcing of the religion by the founder had not been followed up by the zeal and industry of his immediate disciples , the attempt must have expired in its birth . Then as to the ...
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... appear , or recommending to us at present , did not by any means facilitate the plan then . On the contrary , to disparage those quali- ties which the highest characters in the country country valued themselves most upon , was a sure way.
... appear , or recommending to us at present , did not by any means facilitate the plan then . On the contrary , to disparage those quali- ties which the highest characters in the country country valued themselves most upon , was a sure way.
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... appears that accusations , trials , and examinations , were , and had been , going on against them in the provinces over which he presided ; that schedules were delivered by anonymous informers , containing the names of persons who were ...
... appears that accusations , trials , and examinations , were , and had been , going on against them in the provinces over which he presided ; that schedules were delivered by anonymous informers , containing the names of persons who were ...
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