An Essay on the Human Character of Jesus ChristWilliam Pelham, 1807 - 120 pages |
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... tween the mind and the conduct , the passions and pursuits , of the man .. Had he lived longer , he possibly might have unfolded himself . Yet , if can- .......... ' s dour should temper suspicion over the grave 35 ..
... tween the mind and the conduct , the passions and pursuits , of the man .. Had he lived longer , he possibly might have unfolded himself . Yet , if can- .......... ' s dour should temper suspicion over the grave 35 ..
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... suspicion over the grave of a dubious character , the mo- tives of JESUS CHRIST ought not to be prejudged . That man must be a con- summate hypocrite who lays down the the fairest system of virtue , on which to raise a monument of ...
... suspicion over the grave of a dubious character , the mo- tives of JESUS CHRIST ought not to be prejudged . That man must be a con- summate hypocrite who lays down the the fairest system of virtue , on which to raise a monument of ...
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... suspicion . He , neither like an adventurer forced himself on oppor- tunity , nor even calmly waited its ap- proach . If it was the first concern of JESUS to win to himself a numerous party , the method that he took , though at first ...
... suspicion . He , neither like an adventurer forced himself on oppor- tunity , nor even calmly waited its ap- proach . If it was the first concern of JESUS to win to himself a numerous party , the method that he took , though at first ...
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... suspicion , than a wrought miracle in the natural world . THUS this extraordinary man , in a chance walk by the sea of Gallilee , beckoned to two fishermen , and in a moment , fixed them forever in his in- terest . With Mahomet , it was ...
... suspicion , than a wrought miracle in the natural world . THUS this extraordinary man , in a chance walk by the sea of Gallilee , beckoned to two fishermen , and in a moment , fixed them forever in his in- terest . With Mahomet , it was ...
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... suspicion of enthusiasm or of impos- ture , boldly , in the character of a reform- er , enter that temple , which the Jews , either from policy or superstition , con- tended was the favourite earthly resi dence of the Uncreated 63.
... suspicion of enthusiasm or of impos- ture , boldly , in the character of a reform- er , enter that temple , which the Jews , either from policy or superstition , con- tended was the favourite earthly resi dence of the Uncreated 63.
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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...