An Essay on the Human Character of Jesus ChristWilliam Pelham, 1807 - 120 pages |
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... enlightened age never sees an im posture of this description . But the political impostor will adventure in any state of society , 104.
... enlightened age never sees an im posture of this description . But the political impostor will adventure in any state of society , 104.
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... enlightened age of Judea would have rendered this secresy impolitic in an impostor . Temporary retirement is a stale trick , worthy of a dark or superstitious age only . Numa Pom- pillius , no doubt an excellent man , gained much 112.
... enlightened age of Judea would have rendered this secresy impolitic in an impostor . Temporary retirement is a stale trick , worthy of a dark or superstitious age only . Numa Pom- pillius , no doubt an excellent man , gained much 112.
Page 120
... age , wheth er dark or enlightened , whether super- stitious or philosophical , should enjoy as well in the palaces ... enlighten- ed parts of the world . FINAS . UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 3 9015 06725 0533 1837 ARTES SCIENTIA 190.
... age , wheth er dark or enlightened , whether super- stitious or philosophical , should enjoy as well in the palaces ... enlighten- ed parts of the world . FINAS . UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 3 9015 06725 0533 1837 ARTES SCIENTIA 190.
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adventure ambition appearance ardour ascendant associates become behold British parliament Cæsar Cato character of JESUS charm chief priests Cicero commanded conduct contempt dead disciples discourse discovered divinity doctrine doubt doubtless dubious DUFFIELD eloquence enemies enthusiasm expression extraor eyes faith fame fate feelings firſt followers forever gain gibbet Gilbert Wakefield glory heart heaven Hence himſelf honors human nature humble humility impostor Jerusalem JESUS CHRIST Jewish hierarchy Judas Judea last expression law of Moses less lives Lycurgus Mahomet mankind manner ment midst mind moral Moses motives mysterious nation Naza Nazarene never obfervation object obscure opinion orator partizans passions Pharisees philosopher possessed presence pretensions pride principles proach pursuits racter raised ready religious imposture rendered reputation scarcely Scribe Scythian seemed selfishness Sertorius sion Socrates stoics sublime success suspicion sword temple tion tives ture virtue WILLIAM AUSTIN wonder worship young youth
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Page 24 - Uic fashion of those times, and a piercing, hazel, yet unassuming eye, would have rendered him altogether attracting.had not a high and gently retreating forehead of the most perfect symmetry, restrained familiarity And impressed the beholder with an emotion of respect. It was impossible to behold him, though he appeared under every disadvantage, aim 'st suspicious, without being perplexed and dubious of the man.
Page 69 - O Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not.
Page 98 - These dresses are worn in winter to keep out the cold ; in summer to keep out the heat...
Page 96 - If he was an enthusiast, where, were his passions ? If he was a hero, where was his sword...
Page 25 - ... all those qualities of mind which are considered the attributes of command, and insure a superior standing among men, but he was still more noted for the milder virtues. These, though less splendid...