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A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation : In Reply to Rev. Abner Kneeland's Serious Inquiry into the Authenticity of the Same. To Which is Added, a Religious Correspondence, Between the Rev. Hosea Ballou, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Buckminster and Rev. Joseph Walton, Pastors of Congregational Churches in Portsmouth, N. H.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ballou, Hosea, 1771-1852
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "A Series of Letters, in Defence of Divine Revelation" by Hosea Ballou is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century that address the concerns and inquiries regarding the authenticity of divine revelation as documented in the Bible. The work primarily features a dialogue between Ballou and Rev. Abner Kneeland, who challenges the validity of the scriptures and the moral truths they convey. The correspondence aims to defend the Christian faith and clarify the importance of divine revelation while engaging in philosophical discussions about the nature of truth and knowledge. At the start of the text, Kneeland expresses his doubts about the authenticity of the scriptures and the necessity of their original languages for understanding divine revelation. He questions whether God would limit His revelations to specific times and nations. In his replies, Ballou acknowledges Kneeland's concerns but emphasizes the enduring importance of biblical texts despite their historical context. He discusses the nature of divine truth, references various biblical narratives, and ultimately defends the credibility of revelations as they pertain to moral and spiritual truths. This opening establishes a foundational debate on faith, reason, and the nature of divine communications, setting the tone for the ensuing dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by David Starner, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from a book given for scanning by Rev. Felicia Urbanski
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2005-06-01
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