Chapter V

A number of objections necessarily omitted, stated and answered.--Mr.
Olmsted's argument to prove that the author
of the book of Genesis was a polytheist. Its confutation.--His
argument to prove that the author of the book of
Genesis believed God to be a corporeal being. Its confutation.
Objections founded on the statements concerning
Cain. Their fallacy.--Cavil of Infidels at the curse pronounced
by Noah upon Canaan. Its unreasonableness.
Objections founded on the cause assigned for the diversity
of languages. Vindication of the Scriptural account.--Objection
founded on the conduct of Lot. Its fallacy.--Objection
founded on the misconduct of Abraham. Consideration
of the objection as applied not merely to Abraham,
but also to Jacob and David.--Objection on the ground that
God is represented as commanding Abraham to sacrifice
Isaac. Vindication of the Scriptural account of that affair.
--Objection, on the ground that circumcision was first
practiced by the Egyptians. Its fallacy.--Objection
founded on the representation given by Moses of the works
of the Egyptian magicians during the plagues in Egypt.
Mr. Farmer's satisfactory reply 250