Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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... tion to know what is intended for them , that is , suppose the knowledge of it to be highly conducive to the happiness of the species , a purpose which so many provi- sions of nature are calculated to promote : Suppose ,. sions 2.
... tion to know what is intended for them , that is , suppose the knowledge of it to be highly conducive to the happiness of the species , a purpose which so many provi- sions of nature are calculated to promote : Suppose ,. sions 2.
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... tion should be imparted by God . I wish it however to be correctly under- stood , in what manner , and to what extent , this argument is alledged . We do not as- sume the attributes of the Deity , or the existence of a future state , in ...
... tion should be imparted by God . I wish it however to be correctly under- stood , in what manner , and to what extent , this argument is alledged . We do not as- sume the attributes of the Deity , or the existence of a future state , in ...
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... tion , to the activity of the person who was the founder of the institution , and of those who were joined with him in the undertak- ing , or we are driven upon the strange sup- position , that , although they might lie by , others ...
... tion , to the activity of the person who was the founder of the institution , and of those who were joined with him in the undertak- ing , or we are driven upon the strange sup- position , that , although they might lie by , others ...
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... tion from the common pleasures , engage- ments and varieties of life , and an addiction to one serious object , compose the habits of such men . I do not say that this mode of life is without enjoyment , but I say that the enjoyment ...
... tion from the common pleasures , engage- ments and varieties of life , and an addiction to one serious object , compose the habits of such men . I do not say that this mode of life is without enjoyment , but I say that the enjoyment ...
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... tion and influence . The Christian scheme , without formally repealing the Levitical code , lowered its estimation extremely . In the place of strictness and zeal in " per- forming the observances which that code prescribed , or which ...
... tion and influence . The Christian scheme , without formally repealing the Levitical code , lowered its estimation extremely . In the place of strictness and zeal in " per- forming the observances which that code prescribed , or which ...
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