Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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... it to me . The circumstances , under which this offer was made , demand a public acknow- ledgement . I had never seen your Lord- ship : I possessed no connection which could could possibly recommend me to your favour ; I was.
... it to me . The circumstances , under which this offer was made , demand a public acknow- ledgement . I had never seen your Lord- ship : I possessed no connection which could could possibly recommend me to your favour ; I was.
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... circumstances is it im- probable that a revelation should be made ? Is it incredible that God should interpose for such a purpose ? Suppose him to design for mankind a future state , is it unlikely that he should acquaint them with it ...
... circumstances is it im- probable that a revelation should be made ? Is it incredible that God should interpose for such a purpose ? Suppose him to design for mankind a future state , is it unlikely that he should acquaint them with it ...
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William Paley. lated , it is expected that , under the same circumstances , the same effect will follow universally ; and in proportion as this ex- pectation is justly entertained , the want of a corresponding experience negatives the ...
William Paley. lated , it is expected that , under the same circumstances , the same effect will follow universally ; and in proportion as this ex- pectation is justly entertained , the want of a corresponding experience negatives the ...
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... circumstances of the Christian evidence . In these , however , consists the weight of his objection . In the principle itself I am persuaded there is none . PART PART I. OF THE DIRECT HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIANITY ,. 14.
... circumstances of the Christian evidence . In these , however , consists the weight of his objection . In the principle itself I am persuaded there is none . PART PART I. OF THE DIRECT HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIANITY ,. 14.
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... circumstance of business or pleasure , of public or private life , with all the offices and amusements of society . " Upon the due celebration also of its rites , the people were taught to believe , and did believe , that the prosperity ...
... circumstance of business or pleasure , of public or private life , with all the offices and amusements of society . " Upon the due celebration also of its rites , the people were taught to believe , and did believe , that the prosperity ...
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