A View of the Evidences of Christianity
by Paley, William: Whately, Richard
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: John W. Parker & Son, 1859. Hardcover. Very Good. First published in 1794, this work is a defense of the Christian faith and an argument for the truth of the Bible. Paley begin by outlining the various arguments for the existence of God, including the design argument and the moral argument. He then discusses the historical evidence for the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, including the reliability of the Gospels and the testimony of eyewitnesses. Octavo (23 cm tall). 406 pp. Brown cloth. From private collection. Binding is a little faded and starting to fray along crown of spine. Diocese bookplate on front pastedown; previous owner's name printed on ffep. Several pages show penciled lines in margins.
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- Black Paw Books (US)
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- 8807
- Title
- A View of the Evidences of Christianity
- Author
- Paley, William: Whately, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John W. Parker & Son
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1859
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