The book titled ""The Pretensions Of Bishop Colenso: To Impeach The Wisdom And Veracity Of The Compilers Of The Holy Scriptures"" is written by James Robert Page and was published in 1863. The book is a critique of Bishop Colenso, who was a prominent figure in the Anglican Church in the mid-19th century. Colenso had published a controversial book titled ""The Pentateuch and the Book of Joshua Critically Examined"" in which he questioned the accuracy and authenticity of the Bible.Page's book is a response to Colenso's claims ...
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The book titled ""The Pretensions Of Bishop Colenso: To Impeach The Wisdom And Veracity Of The Compilers Of The Holy Scriptures"" is written by James Robert Page and was published in 1863. The book is a critique of Bishop Colenso, who was a prominent figure in the Anglican Church in the mid-19th century. Colenso had published a controversial book titled ""The Pentateuch and the Book of Joshua Critically Examined"" in which he questioned the accuracy and authenticity of the Bible.Page's book is a response to Colenso's claims and aims to defend the wisdom and veracity of the compilers of the Holy Scriptures. Page argues that Colenso's criticisms are unfounded and that the Bible is a reliable source of truth. He examines Colenso's arguments in detail and provides counterarguments based on his own research and understanding of the Bible.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Colenso's arguments. Page discusses the historical and cultural context of the Bible, the authorship of the Pentateuch, and the accuracy of the Bible's accounts of miracles and prophecies. He also examines Colenso's criticisms of the genealogies in the Bible and the dating of certain events.Overall, ""The Pretensions Of Bishop Colenso"" is a scholarly work that engages with the theological and historical debates of its time. It provides a detailed analysis of Colenso's arguments and offers a robust defense of the Bible's authenticity and reliability. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of biblical criticism and the defense of the Christian faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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