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by Lionel Lisle
THE TWO TESTS - THE SUPERNATURAL CLAIMS OF CHRISTIANITY TRIED BY TWO OF ITS OWN RULES - By Lionel Lisle - "The axe is laid unto the root of the tree." 1877 WILLIAMS AND NORGATE, 14 HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON
INTRODUCTION.
THE TWO TESTS.
CHAPTER I. THE BIRTH OF JESUS, AND THE SUPERNATURAL EVENTS CONNECTED
CHAPTER II. THE SUPERNATURAL TESTIMONIES DURING THE LIFETIME OF JESUS
CHAPTER III. THE MIRACLES - 1. The miracles ascribed to Jesus are,—
CHAPTER IV. THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY
CHAPTER V. THE RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF JESUS
CHAPTER VI. CONCLUSION - 1. The results, then, of this inquiry are:—
This work offers a careful, step‑by‑step investigation of the miracles and prophetic claims that lie at the heart of Christianity. Drawing on the rigorous standards set by nineteenth‑century scholars, the author weighs the birth narratives, the recorded healings, and the prophecies against the evidence that surrounded the original witnesses. The aim is to show how a disciplined, almost scientific mindset can either reinforce or unsettle long‑held convictions.
Readers will find the discussion framed as a series of “tests,” each applying the same logical criteria to different aspects of the gospel story—from the miraculous events of Jesus’s life to the accounts of his resurrection. By separating emotional attachment from factual analysis, the book invites anyone wrestling with doubt to follow the arguments wherever they lead, without resorting to polemic or devotional language. It serves as a thoughtful companion for those who value both intellectual honesty and the historical roots of faith.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (228K characters)
Release date
2011-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for a single 1877 work, this little-known 19th-century writer took on Christian supernatural claims with a cool, argumentative style. The result is a compact but pointed book that reflects the era's growing appetite for skeptical inquiry.
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