An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists By the Rules of Evidence Administered in Courts of Justice

Simon Greenleaf

Suzeteo Enterprises, Jun 26, 2015 - History - 86 pages

A reprint of the 1847 second edition of Simon Greenleaf's influential work examining the four Gospels in light of the rules of evidence, this book is certain to continue Greenleaf's influence for another generation. A renown professor from Harvard, his arguments shaped the discussion on Christianity then and they will shape them now. This book contains an index to assist the researcher in his efforts.

About the author

Simon Greenleaf (1783-1853) was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and began the practice of law in Portland, Maine. Serving as professor of law at Harvard University from 1833-48, he was instrumental in organizing the university's law program. His three-volume work, "A Treatise on the Law of Evidence", in considered a classic of American jurisprudence and forms the basis for his study of the Gospels.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists By the Rules of Evidence Administered in Courts of Justice
• Author: Simon Greenleaf
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Suzeteo Enterprises, 2015
• ISBN: 1936830779, 9781936830770
• Length: 86 pages
• Subjects: History / General; Law / Legal History; Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts; Religion / Christian Theology / Apologetics