A Manual of Christian Evidences

By George Park Fisher

Book Overview

A Manual of Christian Evidences by George P. Fisher is a comprehensive guide to the various arguments and evidence supporting the Christian faith. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the historical reliability of the Bible, the existence of God, the nature of Jesus Christ, and the problem of evil. Fisher draws upon the works of various philosophers, theologians, and historians to present a compelling case for the truth of Christianity. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. Whether you are a believer seeking to strengthen your faith, or a skeptic looking for answers, A Manual of Christian Evidences is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual foundations of Christianity.1894. Contents: What is to be Proved and the Nature of the Evidence; What is Meant by Miracles? The Possibility of Them, and the Possibility of Proving Them; How the Antecedent Presumption Against the Occurrence of Miracles is Set Aside; Admitted Facts Respecting Christianity; Proof of the Supernatural Origin of Christianity from the Portraiture of the Character of Jesus in the Evangelists; Proof of the Miracles from Peculiar Features of the Gospel Narratives; Proof of the Resurrection of Jesus from Statements by the Apostle Paul; The Genuineness of the Gospels; Trustworthiness of the Testimony of the Apostles; The Proof of Resurrection of Jesus from the Evangelists; Alleged Errors of the Apostles in Matters of Opinion; Alleged Difficulties in the Connection of Christianity with the Old Testament Religion; Proof of Christianity from Prophecy; Argument for Christianity from the Conversion and the Career of the Apostle Paul; Proof of the Divine Origin of Christianity from the Intrinsic Excellence of the Christian System; Proof Afforded by the Contrast of Christianity with other Religions and with Philosophical Systems; Corroborative Proof of the Truth of Christianity from its Utility; and Corroborative Proof of Christianity from its Rapid Spread in the First Centuries. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162769564
• ISBN13: 9781162769561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"