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Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Aug 8, 1878

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 4, No. 30.

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The Bible from Heaven.

By James White

The Bible from Heaven: A summary of Plain Arguments for the Bible and Christianity, is the title of a book of 300 pages by Elder D. M. Canright.
The subjects upon which the author treats are indicated by the table of contents.
Chapter one is upon the important inquiry, “Are you willing to investigate?”
Chapter two contains the evidences of an Almighty Creator as revealed through the telescope.
Chapter three gives the evidence of an infinite God as revealed by the microscope.
Chapter four sets forth the exact order of nature as proof of a Designer.
Chapter five calls attention to the fact that there has ever been a universal desire to worship a supreme being.
Chapter six presents the right course to be pursued in becoming acquainted with God and the Bible. The first and most important means to be employed is the study of the sacred Scriptures themselves and a life of earnest prayer.
Chapter seven shows that the hope of the infidel is like the spider's web, and that while they labor to tear down Christianity and set aside the God of the Bible, they give us nothing in exchange.
Chapter eight shows that it is reasonable that God should care for the intelligences he has created.
Chapters nine to fourteen show that men need a revelation from God, which is proved by the fact that those who have been without divine revelation and guide, whether ancients or moderns, have held the most absurd views of a supreme being and have run into the grossest immoralities.
Chapter fifteen is devoted to a comparison of the religion of the Bible with the various systems of false religion.
Chapter sixteen is an inquiry, “What has infidelity done?” In this chapter it is shown that while it has accomplished no good, infidelity has led to death and to hell.
Chapter seventeen is an inquiry, “When was the Bible written?” Here the best evidence is given that the sacred writings were made at the very time they purport to have been written.
Chapter eighteen gives the testimony of infidels and the bitterest enemies of Christ confirming the genuineness of the New Testament.
Chapter nineteen gives evidence from profane history that Christianity did arise in the first century.
Chapter twenty inquires, “Who wrote the New Testament?” Evidence is given in this chapter that it was written in the first century, by the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Chapter twenty-one inquires, “Has the language of the New Testament been changed since it was first written?” Twelve arguments are given in this chapter showing that the New Testament has not been and could not be changed.
Chapter twenty-two treats of the apocryphal books of the New Testament, showing why these doubtful writings were not included in the sacred canon.
Chapter twenty-three shows that the Old Testament was written by the ancient Hebrews in the land of Palestine. Fifteen arguments are given to establish this fact.
Chapter twenty-four has fourteen arguments showing that the Old Testament has not been corrupted.
Chapter twenty-five treats upon the apocryphal books of the Old Testament showing why these were not included as part of the inspired word of God.
Chapter twenty-six answers the inquiry, “Can we believe the Bible?” In this chapter the credibility of the Bible is shown from the external and internal evidences.
Chapter twenty-seven answers the inquiry, “Did Christ die?” Eight arguments are given in this chapter to prove that such a person as Jesus of Nazareth was put to death as recorded by the evangelists.
Chapter twenty-eight answers the inquiry, “Did Christ rise from the dead?” Abundant evidence is given in this chapter to establish the resurrection of the Son God. This great central truth in the plan of redemption being established, the sacred Scriptures relative to that plan are also established as of divine origin.
Chapter twenty-nine proves the inspiration of the Bible by the fulfillment of prophecy as compared with history.
Chapter thirty is devoted to the consideration of, and answer to, the common objections to the Bible.
The first edition of this important work being nearly sold, it is to be revised and enlarged. The last chapter, answering objections, will be greatly enlarged and improved. This edition will contain 400 pages in large type on fine tint paper, neatly bound. Price one dollar and a quarter; a copy with liberal discount to agents and canvassers.
This valuable work is needed everywhere, and not being denominational, can be and will be, widely circulated. The second edition will be made from new plates, the old ones used only to print an edition in paper covers, to be offered at sixty cents a copy. The new edition will be through the press in a few week, when copies will be sent to our preachers and others for testimonials from them and also from the best authorities of the several denominations in the Protestant Christian world.
No pains will be spared to make this work worthy of its title and of the patronage of all Christian men and women. We bespeak for it the influence of all who love our old-fashioned blessed Bible. James White.