An History of Early Opinions Concerning Jesus Christ: Compiled from Original Writers; Proving that the Christian Church was at First Unitarian, Volume 1author, 1786 - Christianity |
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... most fingle , feel , and therefore , in fome degree , want the additional motive which arifes from the concurrence of others , in a caufe in which the world in general is against them . But a very few , united in a love of truth , of ...
... most fingle , feel , and therefore , in fome degree , want the additional motive which arifes from the concurrence of others , in a caufe in which the world in general is against them . But a very few , united in a love of truth , of ...
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... most proper object , and in the most proper time , we rejoice in seeing every question of great moment , and especially those relating to tbeology , become the subject of interesting discufwell knowing that it is a prelude to the ...
... most proper object , and in the most proper time , we rejoice in seeing every question of great moment , and especially those relating to tbeology , become the subject of interesting discufwell knowing that it is a prelude to the ...
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... in which truth and virtue will reign triumphant , I am , with the truest respect , MADAM , Your most obliged humble Servant , BIRMINGHAM , May , 1786 . J. PRIESTLEY . THE ТНЕ PREFACE . TH Corruptions of HE Hiftory of the viii DEDICATION .
... in which truth and virtue will reign triumphant , I am , with the truest respect , MADAM , Your most obliged humble Servant , BIRMINGHAM , May , 1786 . J. PRIESTLEY . THE ТНЕ PREFACE . TH Corruptions of HE Hiftory of the viii DEDICATION .
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... am fenfible it is the only method of discover- ing truth ; and I am far from wishing that this work may escape the most rigorous examination . It will enable me to correct any any future editions of it , and make it more xii PREFACE .
... am fenfible it is the only method of discover- ing truth ; and I am far from wishing that this work may escape the most rigorous examination . It will enable me to correct any any future editions of it , and make it more xii PREFACE .
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... most respectable of men ) were almost extinct . We therefore only reclaim an old possession , and by this means get quit of a denomination from a particular person , which is never a pleasing circumstance . But let my reasons be ...
... most respectable of men ) were almost extinct . We therefore only reclaim an old possession , and by this means get quit of a denomination from a particular person , which is never a pleasing circumstance . But let my reasons be ...
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Page 33 - And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, by stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Page 9 - I will raise them up a Prophet, from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth ; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Page 33 - For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Page 11 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words ; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, (which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know...
Page 230 - They went out from us, but they were not of us ; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us : but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Page 297 - Creed I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
Page 214 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 10 - And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the soul and with all the strength and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Page 304 - Him ; by whom all things were made, and without whom nothing was made...
Page 140 - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.