An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists, by the Rules of Evidence Administered in Courts of Justice by Simon Greenleaf is a seminal work that applies legal principles to the analysis of the Gospels' authenticity and reliability. Greenleaf, an eminent legal scholar and co-founder of Harvard Law School, uses his expertise in legal evidence to assess the credibility of the testimony provided by the four evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—regarding the life, death, and r...

The Testimony of the Evangelists is a Christian apologetic effort by Simon Greenleaf. In this in-depth analysis of the Gospels, the author attempts to show that the testimonies of witnesses could be relied upon, and that the resurrection of Jesus happened.

One of Harvard's first law professors uses the rules of legal evidence to analyze the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's life and teachings.In this timeless classic, American lawyer and jurist Simon Greenleaf expertly applies his understanding of legal principles to the narratives documenting Jesus's life and teachings in the New Testament. Through careful analysis, Greenleaf concludes the undeniable credibility and authoritative nature of the Gospels, substa...

In "Testimony of the Evangelists," Simon Greenleaf meticulously examines the historical reliability of the New Testament Gospels as testimonies of the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Employing legal reasoning and principles of evidence, Greenleaf presents a compelling case for the Gospels' authenticity, navigating through themes of credibility and truthfulness. His analytical approach not only underscores the coherence and consistency within the biblical accounts but also situates t...

In "Testimony of the Evangelists," Simon Greenleaf meticulously examines the reliability of the New Testament Gospels through a legal lens, showcasing his background as a prominent legal scholar. His approach is distinctive; he employs the principles of testimony analysis and historical inquiry to assess the accounts of the Evangelists, asserting their credibility. The text is rich in analytical rigor, reflecting the intellectual zeitgeist of the 19th century, when faith and reason were of...

John Albert Broadus(b. Culpeper County, Va., Jan. 24, 1827; d. Louisville, Ky., Mar. 16, 1895). Scholar, teacher, preacher, and denominational leader. The fourth child of Major Edmund and Nancy (Sims) Broadus, he came into a home which, though not wealthy, was distinguished by intelligence, culture, and piety. When he was about 16, he was converted. His early education had been at home and in a private school. From 1844 to 1846 he taught in a small school and engaged in disciplined...

This evangelical magazine again assails the “Plymouth Brethren,” as they call them. Are they wise? It may be doubted; for while they own their hopelessness of convincing those they oppose, we are pretty sure that, the more they write on the subject, the more they expose their want of acquaintance with the principles of those attacked, with the Scriptures, and even with their own indefensible position. Many godly and intelligent persons outside “Brethren,” some even in their own Anglican fo...

We must rouse ourselves and realize afresh that though our Gospel is timeless and changeless, it nevertheless is always contemporary. We must meet the present situation and we must speak a word to the world that none else can speak.

While gifted minds in various periods have profoundly studied the subject (redemption), and have written upon it immortal treatises, yet even the best of these at some points are ever in need of restatement. The controversies which have raged concerning the subject have generally left some clouds of obscurity peculiar to all controversy. Language from its inherent weakness as implying too much or too little is so capable of being misunderstood, that any statement made in a given generation...

The Complete Works of Jeremy BenthamJeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism. Bentham defined as the "fundamental axiom" of his philosophy the principle that "it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong."This collection includes the following:Not Paul, But JesusThe English Utilitarians

John L. Nevius was a pioneering missionary to China. His book is the classic work that changed the face of foreign missions over a century ago. The unprecedented growth of Christian church in Korea became possible because missionaries over there implemented the principles described in this book. The Planting and Development of Missionary Churches is a must-read for missionaries, pastors, and everybody who cares about Christian mission around the world.This Kobo edition is,

How should the words of Jesus be taken? Literally? Figuratively? Somewhere in between? Many Christians have been confused by the strangeness of many of Jesus' commands, by the apparent extremism that they seem to promote.The words of Jesus as we have them recorded for us in the four Gospels have been interpreted by everyone from Catholics, to Protestants to Anabaptists and everyone seems to come away with a different sense. Is there a way through the morass of opinion on this subjec...