02648cam a22003373u 4500 18191 UtSlPG 20260610133426.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Lightfoot, J. B. (Joseph Barber), 1828-1889 Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-17 Introduction -- The silence of Eusebius -- The Ignatian epistles -- Polycarp of Smyrna -- Papias of Hierapolis. I, II -- The later school of St. John -- The churches of Gaul -- Tatian's Diatessaron -- Discoveries illustrating the Acts of the Apostles. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Essays on the work entitled 'Supernatural Religion'" by J. B. Lightfoot is a scholarly critique written in the late 19th century. This collection analyzes the arguments and criticisms presented in the anonymous book "Supernatural Religion," focusing primarily on its implications about the authenticity and historical significance of the New Testament Gospels. Lightfoot's essays aim to defend the credibility of early Christian writings while addressing various historical and theological claims made in "Supernatural Religion." The opening of this work serves as a preface, where the author outlines his motivations for compiling these essays. He expresses his initial reluctance to address the debates surrounding "Supernatural Religion" but was compelled to respond when a close friend was unjustly criticized therein. Lightfoot discusses the broader implications of the arguments found in "Supernatural Religion" and sets the stage for a detailed examination of its claims about the Gospel accounts and early Christian history. He hints at a systematic assessment of historical evidence, highlighting errors in the opposing arguments while stating his commitment to a fair and rigorous investigation into the foundations of Christian scripture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Apologetics -- History -- 19th century Cassels, Walter Richard, 1826-1907. Supernatural religion Fathers of the church https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18191 59577 59577