A Discourse Of The Grounds And Reasons Of The Christian Religion In Two Parts; To Which Is Prefixed An Apology For Free Debate And Liberty Of Writing (1724)

A Discourse Of The Grounds And Reasons Of The Christian Religion In Two Parts; To Which Is Prefixed An Apology For Free Debate And Liberty Of Writing (1724) is a book written by Anthony Collins. The book is divided into two parts and is an exploration of the reasons and grounds for the Christian religion. The author argues that reason and evidence should be the basis for belief in Christianity, rather than blind faith. The first part of the book is an examination of the historical evidence for the Christian religion, including the authenticity of the Bible and the reliability of the accounts of Jesus life and teachings. The second part of the book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of God and the relationship between God and humanity. Before the main text, the book includes an Apology for Free Debate and Liberty of Writing, in which the author defends the right to free expression and debate in matters of religion. The book was written during a time when religious dissent was not tolerated, and the author faced criticism and persecution for his views. Overall, A Discourse Of The Grounds And Reasons Of The Christian Religion In Two Parts; To Which Is Prefixed An Apology For Free Debate And Liberty Of Writing (1724) is an important work in the history of religious philosophy, and a defense of the importance of reason and evidence in matters of 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.