Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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... truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we reject this solution , we ought to have some other to rest in ; and none even by our adversaries can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human af- fairs ...
... truth of the fact solves the phenomenon . If we reject this solution , we ought to have some other to rest in ; and none even by our adversaries can be admitted , which is not consistent with the principles that regulate human af- fairs ...
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... truth of their account ; still , if Mr. Hume's rule be my guide , I am not to believe them . Now I under- take to say that there exists not a scep- tic in the world who would not believe them ; or who would defend such incre- dulity ...
... truth of their account ; still , if Mr. Hume's rule be my guide , I am not to believe them . Now I under- take to say that there exists not a scep- tic in the world who would not believe them ; or who would defend such incre- dulity ...
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... truth of this history . Before we produce any particular testi- mony to the activity and sufferings which compose VOL . I C compose the subject of our first assertion , it will. 17 their belief of those accounts; and that they also ...
... truth of this history . Before we produce any particular testi- mony to the activity and sufferings which compose VOL . I C compose the subject of our first assertion , it will. 17 their belief of those accounts; and that they also ...
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... , suppose , without distinguishing , that we mean a human kingdom , when in truth we speak of that which is with God * " * Ap . 1me . p . 16 , ed . Thirl . And And it was undoubtedly a natural source of calumny and. 24.
... , suppose , without distinguishing , that we mean a human kingdom , when in truth we speak of that which is with God * " * Ap . 1me . p . 16 , ed . Thirl . And And it was undoubtedly a natural source of calumny and. 24.
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... truth of every article of heathen mythology , the existence of every object of their worship . It ac- cepted no compromise : it admitted no comprehension . It must prevail , if it prevailed at all , by the overthrow of every statue ...
... truth of every article of heathen mythology , the existence of every object of their worship . It ac- cepted no compromise : it admitted no comprehension . It must prevail , if it prevailed at all , by the overthrow of every statue ...
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