A New Edition of a Free Inquiry Into the Miraculous Powers Which Are Supposed to Have Subsisted in the Christian Church (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Middleton, Conyers

9781331351658: A New Edition of a Free Inquiry Into the Miraculous Powers Which Are Supposed to Have Subsisted in the Christian Church (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1331351650 ISBN 13 : 9781331351658

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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In the Opinion of the editor, the times seem to call for this edition of Dr. Middleton's work. The Introductory Discourse and the many notes of this able and learned writer have been omitted in order to offer a comprehensive view of the subject adapted more especially to readers in general.

Les informations fournies dans la section � Synopsis � peuvent faire r�f�rence � une autre �dition de ce titre.

�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331351650
ISBN 13: 9781331351658
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 184
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A New Edition of a Free Inquiry Into the Miraculous Powers Which Are Supposed

Conyers Middleton

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331351650 ISBN 13 : 9781331351658

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of miracles in early Christianity, specifically exploring whether the supposed miraculous powers attributed to the early Church Fathers were genuine. The author, a meticulous and insightful scholar of his time, examines a wide range of writings from the first three centuries, meticulously collecting and analyzing the claims and counterclaims surrounding these alleged miracles. He delves into the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those who had personal contact with the Apostles, and compares their accounts with those of later Church leaders like Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. This approach allows the author to trace the evolution of the miraculous narrative within the early Christian world. The book scrutinizes the nature of these alleged miracles, examining their consistency, frequency, and the types of people who performed them. Throughout the book, the author probes the authenticity of the claims made by these early Christians, challenging the veracity and judgement of those who attested to miraculous events. The author suggests that the prevalence of claims about miracles may be linked to the growing power and prestige of the Church, suggesting that the incentive for claiming miraculous abilities may have increased over time. The book's insights offer a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the early Church, revealing the potential for human fallibility and manipulation even within a religious context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331351658_0

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