Chapter II

ON THE GENUINENESS OF THE BOOKS.--Mr. Taylor's arguments
to prove that the writings of the New Testament are spurious.
Exposure of his dishonesty in quoting from Dr.
Lardner. Mr. P. Smith's refutation of his allegation that
the Scriptures were altered by the Emperor Anastasius.
Exposure of his dishonesty in quoting from Beausobre.
Refutation of his allegation that the Scriptures were altered
by Lanfranc. Refutation of his argument drawn from the
various readings. The passage of the Unitarian New
Version cited by Mr. Taylor in support of his allegation.
Dr. Bentley on the various readings. Gaussen on the
various readings. Tables illustrative of the various readings.
Trouble of Bengel about the integrity of the original
text. The success of his labors in sacred criticism 84