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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
VOL. I.
PAGE.
PREFACE,
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17
INTRODUCTION-Discussion as to the correct mode by which the ques-
tion of the Credibility of the Scriptures is to be determined,
FIRST PRELIMINARY DISQUISITION, concerning the actual amount of
Knowledge to be derived from the Study of Natural Theology, ... 37
SECOND PRELIMINARY DISQUISITION, Investigation of Human Notions
concerning the Nature of Moral Distinctions,
Third PrelimINARY DISQUISITION, correction of the value of certain
arguments commonly employed in vindicating the Scripture Writings, 108
FOURTH PRELIMINARY DISQUISITION, Investigation of the Means by
which we may properly estimate the amount of Credibility due to
Human Testimony,
... 117
PROOFS ESTABLISHING CREDIBILITY OF SCRIPTURE WRITERS.
CHAPTER FIRST-A Scrutiny into the Character of Moses and the
Priesthood as implicated in the Civil Institutions of the Jewish
people,...
129
CHAPTER SECOND-A Scrutiny into the Character of Moses and the
Priesthood as implicated in the Ecclesiastical Institutions of the Jews, 161
CHAPTER THIRD-Historical Notices of the Jewish Priesthood, after
the settlement in the land of Canaan,
CHAPTER FOURTH-A Scrutiny concerning the Character and Credi-
bility of the Jewish Prophets,
CHAPTER FIFTH-A Scrutiny concerning the Credibility of the Apos
tles and Evangelists of Jesus Christ in the Promulgation of the
Christian Dispensation,
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INVESTIGATIONS concerning the Canon of Scripture, Integrity of the
Text, Inspiration of the Biblical Writings, and value of Translations
of the Scriptures,.
INVESTIGATIONS, HISTORICAL AND ANALYTICAL, concerning Jehovah's
several Revelations to Mankind and of Human Conduct under each
particular Dispensation,
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245
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INVESTIGATION Concerning the Paradisaical Condition of Adam and Eve, 294
INVESTIGATION Concerning the Patriarchal Dispensation, and how
Mankind acted under its appointments, .
INVESTIGATION Concerning the Jewish Dispensation and the manner in
which the Jews acted under its requirements,
INVESTIGATION Concerning the Transgressions of the Jewish people
under the Jewish Dispensation,
SUPPLEMENTAL INVESTIGATION Concerning the Origin and Constitution
of the Jewish Synagogue,
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