“The skilful disputant well knows that he never has his enemy at more advantage than when, by allowing the premises, he shows him arguing wrong from his own principles.”
Quote by William Warburton
Work
The Divine Legation of Moses Demonstrated
This book is a scholarly examination of the concept of Moses as a divinely appointed leader, delving into the theological underpinnings of his role and the implications of his divine legation. more
Author
William Warburton
William Warburton, a renowned British writer, was born on December 24, 1698, and died on June 7, 1779. He was a prominent theologian, philosopher, and literary critic of the 18th century, known for his research on Christian doctrines and his critiques of literary works. more
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Source: The Works of the Right Reverend William Warburton, D.D., Lord Bishop of Gloucester: To which is Prefixed a Discourse by Way of General Preface, Containing Some Account of the Life, Writings, and Character of the Author
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