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Paley, William, 1743-1805

"Evidence of Christianity"


In the mean time, and in every event, I rejoice in the opportunity here
afforded me of testifying the sense I entertain of your Lordship's
conduct, and of a notice which I regard as the most flattering
distinction of my life.
I am, MY LORD,
With sentiments of gratitude and respect,
Your Lordship's faithful
And most obliged servant,
WILLIAM PALEY.


CONTENTS
Preparatory Considerations--Of the antecedent Credibility of Miracles.
PART 1.
OF THE DIRECT HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIANITY, AND WHEREIN IT IS
DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EVIDENCE ALLEGED FOR OTHER MIRACLES.
Proposition stated
PROPOSITION I.
That there is satisfactory Evidence, that many professing to be original
Witnesses of the Christian Miracles passed their Lives in Labours,
Dangers, and Sufferings, voluntarily undergone in Attestation of the
Accounts which they delivered, and solely in consequence of their Belief
of those Accounts; and that they submitted, from the same Motives, to
new Rules of Conduct.
CHAPTER I
Evidence of the Suffering of the first Propagators of Christianity, from
the Nature of the Case.


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