Sermons Preached At Boyle's Lecture

Richard Bentley

Sermons Preached At Boyle's Lecture
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
562
ISBN
9781165872107

Sermons Preached At Boyle’s Lecture

Richard Bentley

Sermons Preached at Boyle's Lecture: Remarks upon a Discourse of Free Thinking, Proposals for an Edition of the Greek Testament is a book written by Richard Bentley and published in 1838. The book is a collection of sermons that were delivered by Bentley at the Boyle's Lecture, which was an annual lecture series in London that aimed to promote the Christian religion. The sermons are focused on the topic of free thinking and the challenges it poses to religious belief.In addition to the sermons, the book also includes Bentley's remarks on a discourse about free thinking that was delivered by Anthony Collins, a philosopher and freethinker. Bentley criticizes Collins' arguments and defends the Christian faith against his attacks.Finally, the book includes Bentley's proposals for an edition of the Greek Testament, which he believed would provide a more accurate and reliable version of the Bible. Bentley was a renowned scholar of classical languages and his proposals were based on his extensive knowledge of Greek and Latin.Overall, Sermons Preached at Boyle's Lecture: Remarks upon a Discourse of Free Thinking, Proposals for an Edition of the Greek Testament is a fascinating insight into the debates and controversies surrounding religion and philosophy in the 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of Christian theology.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.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.