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The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact - the fact of the birth, ministry, miracles, death, resurrection by th
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"The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact - the fact of the birth, ministry, miracles, death, resurrection by the Evangelists as having actually occurred, within their own personal knowledge"

- Simon Greenleaf

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This quote by Simon Greenleaf speaks to the importance of the accurate basis of Christianity. He highlights that the birth, ministry, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as tape-recorded by the Evangelists, are facts that happened within their own personal knowledge. This quote highlights the value of the historical accuracy of the Bible and the occasions that it records. It also works as a pointer that Christianity is not based on mere faith, but on truths that can be validated. Greenleaf's quote is a reminder that the foundation of our religious beliefs is based upon facts, not just faith. It is a tip that the occasions taped in the Bible are not simply stories, but real occasions that occurred in history. This quote acts as a pointer that Christianity is based on facts, not just faith, and that the occasions tape-recorded in the Bible are not just stories, however actual occasions that occurred in history.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Simon Greenleaf between December 5, 1783 and October 6, 1853. He/she was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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