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PALEY, William.

A View of the Evidences of Christianity.

A View of the Evidences of Christianity.

In three parts. Part I. Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alledged (sic) for other miracles. Part II. Of the auxiliary evidences of Christianity. Part III. A brief consideration of some popular objections.

Stock Code 119023

London, Printed by J. Davis, Chancery Lane; for R. Faulder, New Bond Street, 1800.

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An early, lifetime edition of this treatise by William Paley (1743-1805) outlining the historical evidence in favour of Christianity, and responding to some popular objections to the existence of miracles and the discrepancies found between the gospels.

It preceded Paley's best-known work, Natural Theology: or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, published in 1802 — famous for advancing the watchmaker analogy as proof of God's existence by intelligent design.

Seventh edition; 2 vols; 8vo (21.5 x 14 cm); half-title to each vol., pencil annotations to pastedown, occasional minor spotting; contemporary sprinkled calf, contrasting red and black morocco lettering-pieces to spine, joints starting to split but holding, slightly rubbed with minor loss; xii, 383, [1]; vii, [1], 416pp.

ESTC T94084.

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