A27004:1688
The reasons of the Christian religion the first part, of godliness, proving by natural…
The reasons of the Christian religion the first part, of godliness, proving by natural evidence the being of God ... : the second part, of Christianity, proving by evidence supernatural and natural, the certain truth of the Christian belief ... / by Richard Baxter ... ; also an appendix defending the soul's immortality against the Somatists or Epicureans and other pseudo-philosophers.
London: printed by R. White for Fran. Titon, 1667
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
§. 14 12. The manner of his sufferings and death, upon a Cross, as a Malefactor, under the charge of Blasphemy, Impiety and Treason, hath still been a stumbling-block both to Jews and Gentiles.
§. 15. 13. So hath the fewness and meanness of his followers, and the number and worldly preeminence and prosperity of unbelievers, and enemies of Christ.
§. 16. 14. The want of excellency of speech and art in the holy Scriptures, that they equal not other Writings in Logical method and exactness, and in Oratorical elegancies, is a great offence to unbelievers.
§. 16. 14. The want of excellency of speech and art in the holy Scriptures, that they equall not other Writings in Logical method and exactness, and in Oratorical elegancies, is a great offence to unbelievers.
§. 17. 15. As also that the Physics of Scripture so much differeth from Philosophers.
§. 17. 15. As also that the Physicks of Scripture so much differeth from Philosophers.