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100 1 _aCassels, Walter Richard,
_d1826-1907
245 1 2 _aA Reply to Dr. Lightfoot's Essays, by the Author of "Supernatural religion"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-11
508 _aProduced by David Ross and Freethought Archives
520 _a"A Reply to Dr. Lightfoot's Essays" by Walter R. Cassels is a critical rebuttal written in the late 19th century. In this work, the author engages with the writings of Dr. Lightfoot, addressing the defense of Christian orthodoxy and the authenticity of the Gospels presented in Lightfoot's essays. The book provides a detailed analysis of various theological arguments, particularly focusing on the narratives surrounding supposed miraculous events in Christianity. The opening of the text sets the stage for a vigorous intellectual confrontation as Cassels acknowledges Lightfoot's recovery and his decision to republish his essays. Cassels critiques the adversarial tone of Lightfoot's defenses, arguing that they lack substantive engagement with the primary thesis of his earlier work, "Supernatural Religion." He emphasizes that Lightfoot's critiques often hinge on minor details rather than addressing the fundamental question of evidence for miracles and divine revelation. Additionally, Cassels presents an overview of the historical context surrounding early Christian writings, asserting that Lightfoot's arguments do not hold up against the scrutiny of more critical perspectives on scriptural authenticity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiracles
653 _aFathers of the church
653 _aLightfoot, Joseph Barber, 1828-1889. Essays on the work entitled Supernatural religion
653 _aBible. New Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13433
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