The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old

The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old by George Bethune English, A.M.
“First understand, then judge.” “Bring forth the people blind, although they have eyes; And deaf, although they have ears. Let them produce their witnesses, that they may be justified; Or let them hear their turn, and say, THIS IS TRUE.” ISAIAH.
Boston 1813
To the Intelligent and the Candid Who are Willing to Listen to Every Opinion That is Supported by Reason; And Not Averse to Bringing their Own Opinions To the Test of Examination; THIS BOOK Is Respectfully Dedicated By The Author
CONTENTS
Chapter I. Introductory, -- Showing that the Apostles and Authors of the New Testament endeavour to prove Christianity from the Old. Chapter II. Statement of the Question in Dispute. Chapter III. The Characteristics of the Messiah, as given by the Hebrew Prophets. Chapter IV. The character of Jesus tested by those characteristic marks of the messiah, given by the Prophets of the Old Testament. Chapter V. Examination of the arguments from the Old Testament adduced in the New, to prove that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah. Chapter VI. Examination of the meaning of the phrase “this was done that it might be fulfilled.” Chapter VII. Examination of the arguments alledged from the Hebrew Prophets, to prove that Jesus was the Messiah. Chapter VIII. Statement of Arguments which prove that Jesus was not the Messiah of the Old Testament. Chapter IX. On the character ...