The Supernatural in the New Testament, Possible, Credible, and Historical
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Original author: C. A. Row
"The Supernatural in the New Testament, Possible, Credible, and Historical" by Rev. Charles A. Row is a theological examination written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the historical credibility of the supernatural elements found in the New Testament, specifically addressing objections posed by modern scepticism against the miraculous accounts of Christianity. Row aims to reaffirm the validity of miracles as historical events that underpin the foundation of Christian faith. At the start of the volume, Row outlines the nature of the controversy between proponents and opponents of Christianity, emphasizing the critical role of the historical truth of the New Testament narratives. He lays the groundwork for his argument by categorizing the objections made by sceptics: that miracles are impossible, incredible, or lack sufficient historical evidence. He asserts his intention to address each of these claims systematically. The substantial focus is on establishing that the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as a pivotal miracle, presents a compelling historical case that supports the entire framework of Christian doctrine, thereby legitimizing the New Testament accounts as credible historical documents.
The Supernatural in the New Testament, Possible, Credible, and Historical, by C. A. Row. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #46630.
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23 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter638 words
- 2.Chapter I: Introduction. the Position of the Controversy Between the7,311 words
- 3.Chapter II: Definitions of Terms6,753 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Supernatural Elements Contained in the New Testament: in5,310 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Miracles, What Do They Prove?8,117 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Antecedent Improbability of Miracles.—the Unknown and8,773 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Objection That Miracles Are Contrary to Reason Considered9,663 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Allegation That No Testimony Can Prove the Truth of a7,365 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Objection That the Defenders of Christianity Assume5,729 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Demoniacal Miracles—general Considerations7,008 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Existence and Miracles of Satan4,925 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Possession: Is the Theory That It Was Madness Subversive of8,701 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Possession, If an Objective Reality, Neither Incredible nor5,629 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Alleged Credulity of the Followers of Jesus6,882 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Love of the Marvellous—its Bearing on the Value of4,766 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Our Summary Rejection of Current Supernaturalism Considered in5,538 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: General Objections to Miracles as Credentials of a6,503 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Historical Evidence on Which the Great Facts of7,473 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Testimony of the Church, and of St. Paul’s Epistles, to8,957 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Evidence Furnished by the Epistles to the Facts of Our7,365 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ an Historical Fact7,889 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Historical Value of the Gospels as Deduced From Previous5,841 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Historical Character of the Gospels as Deduced From9,994 words