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is the religion which is taught in the Bible. This well-known book consists of two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament, taken by itself, contains the religion of the Jews, which is identical in part with that of Christians. The New Testament supplies all in which Christianity differs from Judaism; and therefore the entire Bible fully exhibits the Christian system.

The Evidences of Christianity are the proofs that the Bible possesses the authority of God, binding men to believe the doctrines which it teaches, and perform the duties which it enjoins. These proofs are abundant and conclusive; and the study of them forms an important part of popular education, claiming the careful attention of every one who desires to be proficient in useful knowledge.

In studying the evidences of Christianity, we have need to employ our intellectual powers, as in the study of all other science. Our holy religion, though requiring (13)