An Essay on the Human Character of Jesus ChristWilliam Pelham, 1807 - 120 pages |
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... opinion of mankind . One man , alrea- dy a conqueror , thinks he must sub- ject the world , before the world will acknowledge him a hero . Another , already a sovereign prince , and perfect- ly at ease , proposes more than mortal ...
... opinion of mankind . One man , alrea- dy a conqueror , thinks he must sub- ject the world , before the world will acknowledge him a hero . Another , already a sovereign prince , and perfect- ly at ease , proposes more than mortal ...
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... opinion , is there so strong a resemblance between the Nazarene and Athenian as many have noticed . The one led a " quiet , contemplative , theoretical life , and either from indolence , or contempt of foreign nations , closeted himself ...
... opinion , is there so strong a resemblance between the Nazarene and Athenian as many have noticed . The one led a " quiet , contemplative , theoretical life , and either from indolence , or contempt of foreign nations , closeted himself ...
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... principal parts of his country , evidently devoted to some pursuit , the object of which , doubtless , in his own opinion , was superior to any of those attainments which usual- ly excite the passions of men . For in the 53.
... principal parts of his country , evidently devoted to some pursuit , the object of which , doubtless , in his own opinion , was superior to any of those attainments which usual- ly excite the passions of men . For in the 53.
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... opinion of the Jewish authority . This unprece dented pretension , would alone , have . rendered him dangerous to all those who dreaded a change : For when once a religion is established the presiding God is not permitted to interfere ...
... opinion of the Jewish authority . This unprece dented pretension , would alone , have . rendered him dangerous to all those who dreaded a change : For when once a religion is established the presiding God is not permitted to interfere ...
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... opinion , both in that , and in all preceding ages , such an in- timate connexion between the emblem and the substance of religion , between the priest and the object of the nation- al divinity , that a contempt of the god was more ...
... opinion , both in that , and in all preceding ages , such an in- timate connexion between the emblem and the substance of religion , between the priest and the object of the nation- al divinity , that a contempt of the god was more ...
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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...