Evidences of the Authenticity, Inspiration, and Canonical Authority of the Holy ScripturesPresbyterian board of publication, 1836 - 308 pages |
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Page 67
... proof ; in that case there is proof against proof , of which the strongest must prevail . A miracle is a violation of the laws of nature ; and as a firm and unalterable ex- perience has established these laws , the proof against a ...
... proof ; in that case there is proof against proof , of which the strongest must prevail . A miracle is a violation of the laws of nature ; and as a firm and unalterable ex- perience has established these laws , the proof against a ...
Page 68
... proof against proof . " It is evident that , upon these principles , the same equilibrium from contradictory evidence must take place between experience and the senses . If one evidence be stronger than an- other , " the stronger must ...
... proof against proof . " It is evident that , upon these principles , the same equilibrium from contradictory evidence must take place between experience and the senses . If one evidence be stronger than an- other , " the stronger must ...
Page 131
... proof of divine revelation , some advantages which are peculiar . For the proof of miracles we must have recourse to ancient testimony ; but the fulfilling of prophecy may fall under our own observation , or may be conveyed to us by ...
... proof of divine revelation , some advantages which are peculiar . For the proof of miracles we must have recourse to ancient testimony ; but the fulfilling of prophecy may fall under our own observation , or may be conveyed to us by ...
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