A Critical and Historical Discourse Upon the Method of the Principal Authors Who Wrote For, and Against Christianity from Its Beginning (1739)

""A Critical and Historical Discourse Upon the Method of the Principal Authors Who Wrote for, and Against Christianity from Its Beginning"" is a book written by Claude-Francois Houtteville and published in 1739. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the methods used by various authors who wrote about Christianity, both in support of and against it, from the time of its inception. Houtteville examines the arguments and evidence presented by these authors, and evaluates their effectiveness in promoting or refuting the Christian faith. He also delves into the historical and cultural contexts in which these works were written, providing insight into the intellectual and religious climate of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the discourse on Christianity. The first part deals with the early Christian writers and their methods of defending the faith against pagan critics. The second part looks at the medieval period, when Christianity was challenged by the rise of Islam and the emergence of new philosophical and scientific ideas. The third and final part covers the modern era, including the Enlightenment and the rise of skepticism and atheism. Overall, ""A Critical and Historical Discourse Upon the Method of the Principal Authors Who Wrote for, and Against Christianity from Its Beginning"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian thought and the methods used to defend or critique it. Houtteville's insightful analysis sheds light on the ongoing debate about the validity and relevance of Christianity, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural history of Western civilization.To Which Is Added, A Dissertation On The Life Of Apollonius Tyanaeus, With Some Observations On The Platonists Of The Latter School.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.