Excerpt from Remarks on a Book Intitled, Christianity as Old as the Creation, With Regard to Ecclesiastical Antiquity
Bur before I enter on this Subjeét. It is proper full to acquaint the Realm, that I dé n0t intend to confider the Pafi'ages of my Au. Thor, as they lie in his Book, but chufe for the fake of convenience and perfpicuity to eaf't them together under feparate Heads or Titles, however diliinéi: and remote their 10 cal Situation may be. As fitli, Idiliinguiih his fevetal Charaéters of Antiquity with te gard to their Direflim and Application, fome being defign'd to reflefit on the Antimt. Others on M'odem Churches. Again. I difii'ibute thefe Reflefiions according to their different Kim's, mto different claltes of Heads of Charge, as tft' of Fraud, 2d Error, 3d Super fiition and (0 on, preventing by this method any irregular confufion of Things and Ideas, and eafing the Reader by a clear and open view of particulars prefented before him. With this premife, I now go on tp my Au thor's Allegations.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough examination of the charges of fraud, error and superstition levied against early Christian leaders known as the Church Fathers. The author systematically dissects these accusations, providing historical and theological context to demonstrate that the Church Fathers were not the corrupt and deceptive figures they have been made out to be. The book situates the accusations against the Church Fathers within the broader context of anti-clerical and anti-Christian sentiment. The author argues that many of the charges against the Church Fathers stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of their role and the historical circumstances in which they operated. The book delves into the specific charges of fraud, error, and superstition, providing detailed analysis and evidence to refute each one. The author argues that the Church Fathers were not above reproach but that their actions and beliefs must be understood in the context of their time and the challenges they faced. The book concludes by highlighting the importance of reassessing the legacy of the Church Fathers and acknowledging their significant contributions to Christian thought and practice. By providing a more nuanced and historically informed understanding of these early Christian leaders, the book challenges the prevailing negative stereotypes and sheds new light on the development of Christianity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282987299_0
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