ters of Glasgow. But the author trusts that the view of the Evidences given in the following pages will be found to be SO connected," ," that the relative connexion and union of the separate parts will prove to be a multiplication of the power of each, as the compound far excels the simple lever. And were it to be the instrument of removing doubts from the skeptic's mind, and of confirming the faith of the believer, the writer would thankfully yield the praise which is ever due to the God of grace and truth, who alone can turn from darkness to light, and perfect strength in weak

ness.

St. Cyrus, July, 1838.

The appropriation of Hume's Arguments against Miracles, as foretold and
confuted in Scripture; its Fallacy shown from the Fact that the Laws of
Nature are not unalterable, but have been altered; itself a Proof of Pro-
phetic Inspiration, on the uniform Experience of the Truth of which rests
the Testimony of Jesus

CHAPTER III.

52-83

The Antiquity and Authenticity of the Old Testament Scriptures, in four

Sections; concurring Testimony from universal Tradition, existing Facts,

Names of Cities and Persons, ancient Institutions, &c. ; Objections drawn

from Geology refuted by comparing the Mosaic Account of the Creation

of the Heavens and the Earth with the Observations and Discoveries

both of Astronomers and Geologists

CHAPTER IV.

83-150

Connexion between the Old Testament and the New, as shown by the Tes-

timony of the Prophets to the coming of a Messiah, and consequent Ex-

pectation of his coming, throughout the whole East, at the Commence-

ment of the Christian Era .

150-160

CHAPTER V.

The Origin and Progress of Christianity, according to the Testimony of
Heathen Writers; Comparison of the Accounts given by them with those
of Scriptures
. 160-180

CHAPTER VI.

Genuineness of the New Testament Scriptures, as written by the Evange-

lists and Apostles of Jesus. Continuous and numerous Quotations from

the New Testament by Christian Writers; their Testimony to the Facts

recorded in Scripture, and its Confirmation by their Sufferings and Mar-

tyrdom as witnesses to the Truth

CHAPTER VII.

180-217

Appropriation of the Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and Julian, in Proof

of the Genuineness of the New Testament and the Messiahship of Je-

217-261

sus