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Title: Evidences of Christianity

Note: Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Michael Madden

Summary: "Evidences of Christianity" by William Paley is a theological work written in the early 19th century. This treatise examines the historical and rational foundations of Christianity, arguing for its credibility through an analysis of the life and sufferings of its early followers, as well as the miraculous events attributed to its founder, Jesus Christ. The work seeks to establish that the accounts of these early witnesses are not only genuine but are also supported by a wealth of historical evidence. The opening of the book presents an acknowledgment of the author’s gratitude to the Honorable James York for a significant opportunity in academia. Paley sets the stage for his arguments by discussing the necessity for a divine revelation and how it would naturally be accompanied by miraculous events. He introduces the idea that even though miracles may seem improbable, they are not without their credibility when tied to the revelation of a deity. Paley emphasizes the sacrifices made by the original witnesses of Christianity, proposing that the nature of their trials and the integrity of their testimony provide substantial grounding for the faith's authenticity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of evidence in favor of Christian belief throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Paley, William, 1743-1805

EBook No.: 14780

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Apologetics -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Evidences of Christianity

Note: Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Michael Madden

Summary: "Evidences of Christianity" by William Paley is a theological work written in the early 19th century. This treatise examines the historical and rational foundations of Christianity, arguing for its credibility through an analysis of the life and sufferings of its early followers, as well as the miraculous events attributed to its founder, Jesus Christ. The work seeks to establish that the accounts of these early witnesses are not only genuine but are also supported by a wealth of historical evidence. The opening of the book presents an acknowledgment of the author’s gratitude to the Honorable James York for a significant opportunity in academia. Paley sets the stage for his arguments by discussing the necessity for a divine revelation and how it would naturally be accompanied by miraculous events. He introduces the idea that even though miracles may seem improbable, they are not without their credibility when tied to the revelation of a deity. Paley emphasizes the sacrifices made by the original witnesses of Christianity, proposing that the nature of their trials and the integrity of their testimony provide substantial grounding for the faith's authenticity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of evidence in favor of Christian belief throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Paley, William, 1743-1805

EBook No.: 14780

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Apologetics -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.