Supernatural Religion, Vol. 3 (of 3)
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Original author: Walter Richard Cassels
"Supernatural Religion, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Walter Richard Cassels is a detailed analytical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an inquiry into the validity of divine revelation, specifically evaluating the miraculous events and claims presented in the Acts of the Apostles. Cassels's exploration aims to critically assess the authenticity of these miraculous accounts while engaging deeply with historical and theological arguments relating to early Christianity. The opening of the text introduces the author’s critical approach as he begins to evaluate the external evidence supporting the miraculous claims within the Acts of the Apostles. He emphasizes the document's reliance on miraculous occurrences, highlighting the numerous instances in which the Apostles perform extraordinary acts such as healings and confrontations with supernatural forces. Cassels argues for a skeptical consideration of such claims, calling for a higher standard of evidence due to their inherently incredible nature. His analysis also hints at the document's largely absent historical references prior to the second century, questioning the credibility of the narratives presented within the text.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. 3 (of 3), by Walter Richard Cassels. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #37233.
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22 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The External Evidence6,403 words
- 2.Chapter II: Evidence Regarding the Authorship7,105 words
- 3.Chapter III: Design and Composition10,127 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Primitive Christianity8,852 words
- 5.Chapter V: Stephen the Martyr5,285 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Philip and the Eunuch. Peter and Cornelius5,525 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles (1)8,818 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles (2)8,665 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles (3)8,834 words
- 10.Chapter VII: Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles (4)5,067 words
- 11.Chapter I: The Epistles and the Apocalypse907 words
- 12.Chapter II: The Evidence of Paul (1)8,737 words
- 13.Chapter II: The Evidence of Paul (2)8,854 words
- 14.Chapter II: The Evidence of Paul (3)1,631 words
- 15.Chapter I: The Relation of Evidence to Subject3,081 words
- 16.Chapter II: The Evidence of the Gospels (1)8,844 words
- 17.Chapter II: The Evidence of the Gospels (2)8,845 words
- 18.Chapter II: The Evidence of the Gospels (3)1,157 words
- 19.Chapter III: The Evidence of Paul (1)8,728 words
- 20.Chapter III: The Evidence of Paul (2)8,901 words
- 21.Chapter III: The Evidence of Paul (3)8,717 words
- 22.Chapter III: The Evidence of Paul (4)2,609 words