A View of the Evidences of Christianity: In Three Parts |
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... the works of the Deity , is done away ; suppose it to be of the utmost importance to the subjects of this dispensation to know what is intended for them PREPARATORY CONSIDERATIONS Of the antecedent credibility of miracles.
... the works of the Deity , is done away ; suppose it to be of the utmost importance to the subjects of this dispensation to know what is intended for them PREPARATORY CONSIDERATIONS Of the antecedent credibility of miracles.
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... miracles should be wrought . Therefore , when miracles are related to have been wrought in the promulgating of a revelation mani- festly wanted , and , if true , of inestimable value , the improba- bility which arises from the ...
... miracles should be wrought . Therefore , when miracles are related to have been wrought in the promulgating of a revelation mani- festly wanted , and , if true , of inestimable value , the improba- bility which arises from the ...
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... miracles were wrought upon the first promulgation of Christianity , when nothing but miracles could decide its autho- rity , is it certain that such miracles would be repeated so often , and in so many places , as to become objects of ...
... miracles were wrought upon the first promulgation of Christianity , when nothing but miracles could decide its autho- rity , is it certain that such miracles would be repeated so often , and in so many places , as to become objects of ...
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... miracles are not incredible . We Mr. Hume states the case of miracles to be a contest of opposite improbabilities , that is to say , a question whether it be more improbable that the miracle should be true , or the testi- mony false ...
... miracles are not incredible . We Mr. Hume states the case of miracles to be a contest of opposite improbabilities , that is to say , a question whether it be more improbable that the miracle should be true , or the testi- mony false ...
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In Three Parts William Paley. correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to him who is previously ... miracle wrought before their eyes , and in which it was impossible that they should be deceived ; if the governor of the ...
In Three Parts William Paley. correct statement . tion , miracles are alike incredible to him who is previously ... miracle wrought before their eyes , and in which it was impossible that they should be deceived ; if the governor of the ...
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