A treatise on the nature and causes of doubt in religious questions [by D.B. Baker].1831 - Skepticism - 192 pages |
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... . Though no one chapter in particular may meet the whole exigences of any one case ( for the modifica- tions of doubt are so infinitely varied ) , yet , it is hoped , that in the course of these explana- viii PREFACE .
... . Though no one chapter in particular may meet the whole exigences of any one case ( for the modifica- tions of doubt are so infinitely varied ) , yet , it is hoped , that in the course of these explana- viii PREFACE .
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David Bristow Baker. is hoped , that in the course of these explana- tions , full relief will be found somewhere . At all events , that the united effect of all , will be abundantly satisfactory to the sincere in- quirer . In the main ...
David Bristow Baker. is hoped , that in the course of these explana- tions , full relief will be found somewhere . At all events , that the united effect of all , will be abundantly satisfactory to the sincere in- quirer . In the main ...
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... course of life , in which all men think it reasonable to engage in pursuits , though the probability is greatly against succeeding ; and to make such pro- vision for themselves as it is supposable they may have occasion for , though the ...
... course of life , in which all men think it reasonable to engage in pursuits , though the probability is greatly against succeeding ; and to make such pro- vision for themselves as it is supposable they may have occasion for , though the ...
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... course of the remarks which are to follow on this head , every case of difficulty not already provided for , will , it is hoped , here receive some satisfactory explanation . If we may feel E 2 EXCESS IN SOME LEGITIMATE PROPEN- SITIES.
... course of the remarks which are to follow on this head , every case of difficulty not already provided for , will , it is hoped , here receive some satisfactory explanation . If we may feel E 2 EXCESS IN SOME LEGITIMATE PROPEN- SITIES.
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... course of study and mode of life , see it so clearly formerly , that , our wishes are most ' prolific on " Not finding it convenient to submit to the autho- rity of laws which he was resolved not to obey , he sheltered his wickedness ...
... course of study and mode of life , see it so clearly formerly , that , our wishes are most ' prolific on " Not finding it convenient to submit to the autho- rity of laws which he was resolved not to obey , he sheltered his wickedness ...
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