Supernatural Religion, Vol. 1 (of 3) / An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation

Name: Supernatural Religion, Vol. 1 (of 3) / An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation
Author: Walter Richard Cassels

By Walter Richard Cassels

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The author subjects claims of divine revelation and biblical miracles to sustained philosophical and historical scrutiny, first analyzing the nature of miracle testimony relative to the order of nature, reason, ignorance, and superstition, then tracing the persistence and chronology of miraculous pretensions. The second part applies textual and patristic criticism to the origins and authorship of the Gospels and early Christian writings, evaluating evidence from Church Fathers and disputed epistles and reassessing traditional attributions. Throughout, the approach combines critical analysis of testimony, comparative historical inquiry, and argumentation aimed at testing whether accounts of supernatural intervention are adequately supported.

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Walter Richard Cassels

Walter Richard Cassels was a 19th-century author and theologian known for his critical examination of religious texts and beliefs. He is best recognized for his work "Supernatural Religion," a three-volume inquiry into the historical and textual foundations of Christianity, which challenged traditional views on divine revelation. In addition to his theological writings, Cassels also expressed his literary talents through poetry, as seen in his collection "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems." His contributions to religious discourse and literature reflect a deep engagement with the complexities of faith and reason during a transformative period in religious thought.