Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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Page 12
... shew by positive accounts how it did , but by a probable hypothesis how it might so happen . The existence of the testimony is a phenomenon . The truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we reject this solution , we ought to have ...
... shew by positive accounts how it did , but by a probable hypothesis how it might so happen . The existence of the testimony is a phenomenon . The truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we reject this solution , we ought to have ...
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... shew that none of them reach the strength or 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 ...
... shew that none of them reach the strength or 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 ...
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... shew the notoriety of the fact with more certainty than this does . Mar- tial's testimony , as well indeed as Pliny's , goes also to another point , viz . that the deaths of these men were martyrdoms in the strictest sense , that is to ...
... shew the notoriety of the fact with more certainty than this does . Mar- tial's testimony , as well indeed as Pliny's , goes also to another point , viz . that the deaths of these men were martyrdoms in the strictest sense , that is to ...
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... shews the nature of the service . When we see one apostle suffering persecution in the dis- charge of his commission , we shall not believe , without evidence , that the same office could , at the same time , be attended with ease and ...
... shews the nature of the service . When we see one apostle suffering persecution in the dis- charge of his commission , we shall not believe , without evidence , that the same office could , at the same time , be attended with ease and ...
Page 125
... usages that prevailed amongst the early disciples of Christianity , were such as belonged to , and sprung out of , the narrative now in our hands ; which accordancy shews , that it it was the narrative upon which these persons acted ,. 125.
... usages that prevailed amongst the early disciples of Christianity , were such as belonged to , and sprung out of , the narrative now in our hands ; which accordancy shews , that it it was the narrative upon which these persons acted ,. 125.
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