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Title: A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]Author: Benedictus de SpinozaTranslator: R. H. M. ElwesRelease date: July 16, 1997 [eBook #991]Most recently updated: January 23, 2021Language: EnglishCredits: Joseph B. Yesselman. HTML version by Al Haines.
Title: A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III]
Author: Benedictus de SpinozaTranslator: R. H. M. Elwes
Author: Benedictus de Spinoza
Translator: R. H. M. Elwes
Release date: July 16, 1997 [eBook #991]Most recently updated: January 23, 2021
Language: English
Credits: Joseph B. Yesselman. HTML version by Al Haines.
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Sentence Numbers, shown thus (1), have been added by volunteer.
Part III - Chapters XI to XV
by Baruch Spinoza
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
CHAPTER XI- An Inquiry whether the Apostles wrote theirEpistles as Apostles and Prophets, or merely as Teachers,and an Explanation of what is meant by Apostle.
The epistles not in the prophetic style.
The Apostles not commanded to write or preach in particular places.
Different methods of teaching adopted by the Apostles.
CHAPTER XII- Of the true Original of the Divine Law,and wherefore Scripture is called Sacred, and the Word of God.How that, in so far as it contains the Word of God,it has come down to us uncorrupted.
CHAPTER XIII- It is shown, that Scripture teaches only very Simple Doctrines,such as suffice for right conduct.
Error in speculative doctrine not impious - nor knowledge pious. Piety consists in obedience.
CHAPTER XIV- Definitions of Faith, the True Faith, and the Foundationsof Faith, which is once for all separated from Philosophy.
Danger resulting from the vulgar idea of faith.
The only test of faith obedience and good works.
As different men are disposed to obedience by different opinions, universal faith can contain only the simplest doctrines.
Fundamental distinction between faith and philosophy - the key-stone of the present treatise.
CHAPTER XV- Theology is shown not to be subservient toReason, nor Reason to Theology: a Definition of the reasonwhich enables us to accept the Authority of the Bible.
Theory that Scripture must be accommodated to Reason - maintained by Maimonides - already refuted in Chapter vii.
Theory that Reason must be accommodated to Scripture - maintained by Alpakhar - examined.
And refuted.
Scripture and Reason independent of one another.
Certainty, of fundamental faith not mathematical but moral.
Great utility of Revelation.
Author's Endnotes to the Treatise.