The Reasonableness Of Christianity As Delivered In The Scriptures (1824) - John Locke - Bog

The Reasonableness of Christianity as Delivered in the Scriptures is a theological treatise written by the English philosopher John Locke in 1695. The book is an attempt to demonstrate the rationality of Christianity and to show that it is in accordance with reason and natural law.Locke argues that Christianity is not a system of arbitrary beliefs, but rather a reasonable and rational religion that is based on evidence and reason. He critiques the prevailing views of his time, including those of the Catholic Church and the Church of England, and argues that the Bible is the only reliable source of religious truth.The book is divided into four parts, each of which addresses a different aspect of Christianity. The first part discusses the nature of religion and the role of reason in religious belief. The second part examines the doctrine of the Trinity and argues that it is not contrary to reason. The third part looks at the role of faith in Christianity and argues that it is not blind or irrational. Finally, the fourth part examines the moral teachings of Christianity and argues that they are in accordance with reason and natural law.Overall, The Reasonableness of Christianity as Delivered in the Scriptures is a thoughtful and well-reasoned defense of Christianity that remains relevant today. It is an important work in the history of Christian apologetics and has influenced many subsequent thinkers and theologians.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.