pestilence-divine manifestations to Solomon-the temple conse crated-Solomon's enlarged views of the divine perfections, he adored the deity as one-expected regard of God for the templethe divine Son not forgotten-the ark now Jah's footstool-the third person-doctrine of the Trinity then popularly believedthence partially spread among the gentiles-Shekinah restoredafter Ahaz seen no more-third series of manifestations reviewed.

pp. 263-282

Note to Section VIII. On the ground of the title 'Son of God.' pp. 282-344

SECTION IX.

Manifestations of the 'Son of God' to prophets, sublime manifestation to Isaiah-the name Jah used by Isaiah-views of Hezekiahthird divine person-times and prophecies of Ezekiel-Ezekiel's commission from the Son of God-sublime manifestation of the Son to Ezekiel-other indications that the Son was honouredpopular impression of the Son's glory diminished-publick religion after the captivity-Malachi-general plan of the divine manifestations-the results in preparing for the gospel

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pp. 344-355

Note to Section IX. On the name Jah as belonging to the second

Review and general remarks-manifestations before Abram-his call important the titles 'Christ' and 'Son of God'-disquisition on the Redeemer's sonship-the above proved from the N. T. to be divine titles-proved likewise from the O. T.-additional proofsother uses of the preceding sections-theology founded upon revelation-Socinianism exposed-delay of the incarnation explainedScripture illustrated-education improved-controversies unravelled -devotion advanced. pp. 376-383

Note to Section X. On some parts of Lord Brougham's view "Of the connexion between natural and revealed religion." pp. 384-392

SECTION XI.

The interval between Malachi and John the Baptist-length of the interval-state of theological opinion-causes of diminished regard to the Son of God-little hope of the Shekinah's return-Ezekiel's vision of the enlarged temple-the former glory imperfectly remembered-influence of the change of language-Jewish writings of those ages-mode of naming the deity in the Apocrypha-traces of the divine plurality-some other topicks in the Apocryphaextracts preserved by Eusebius-the long lost book of Enochthe trinity in the book of Enoch-the second person in the book of Enoch-several topicks-Lord of the sheep in the book of Enoch -Enoch reviewed Philo's doctrine of the second person-confusion of Philo's theology-Philo's silence concerning the third person— theological instruction was anciently derived from the Tabernacle -opinions of Philo and Josephus on the Tabernacle-on the robes of the High Priest-contradictory testimony of Philo and Josephus-Philo's faint notions of a heavenly temple-and of the divine presence in the earthly sanctuary-various aspects of the divine paternity-sonship of the Logos-Jah and other divine names-wisdom and other topicks-extract containing the title Christ and conclusion-Josephus a useful witness-mention of the divine angel cautiously made, often avoided-presence of the Deity in his earthly and in his heavenly sanctuary-the third person not acknowledged-names of the deity-other topicks-the poet Ezekiel-cabbalistical book 'Zohar'-apparent confirmation of the higher sense of Christ'-Esdras the angel Uriel-the Messiah called that angel's son-use in the argument-divine words ascribed to the angel Uriel-the Messiah-the examination closed-extensive influence of the works examined-mutation of Trinitarian doctrine-four classes of Jewish opinions—concluding observations. pp. 392-480

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Note to Section XI. On the variations of Philo Judæus in the interpretation of O. T. passages having some reference to the divine

SECTION XI.

Additional confirmations of the preceding scheme of doctrine extracted from the four gospels-three periods distinguished the divine persons in the O. and N. Testaments are the same-Christ' a divine title in both testaments-divine paternity in the O. T.— eelestial presence in the N. T.-situation of the heaven where Jesus is, not known-relation of the earthly and the heavenly sanctuary-the Redeemer's regard to the earthly temple--the temple his Father's house-the shekinah not mentioned, but seen -the incommunicable names of the deity-other titles-antitrinitarian bias of the Pharisees-trinitarian tendency of John's instructions-emanative notions of the Samaritans-Jesus called a Samaritan-Jesus seldom pronounced the word 'Christ'—the Lord's argument from the magistrate's title, Gods-when the Lord used the title 'Christ—he used it in the higher sense-the Lord's inquiries the Lord's commendations-his intimations of personal dignity-the Son's ancient glory to be remembered along with the evangelical history

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pp. 490-520

SECTION XIII.

Confirmations from the Apostolick instructions of Jews and Gentiles, and their use of the title Christ-apostolick authority-different states of Jews and Gentiles-different modes of instruction suited to each-instruction of Jews first examined-argumentative importance of the Lord's resurrection-early} public preaching of Paul-Paul's use of the title Christ-use of the same by Apollos -the more popular use not abandoned-history of David particuarly noticed-second Psalm-transition to the N. T. epistlesepistle to the Hebrews-ground of the quotations in Heb. i. gradation of doctrine in the epistle-'Christ' a divine title-the head of the house, in Heb. iii.-reference to ancient times in house, Heb. iii. 2—6—comprehension and early use of the word 'Christ'— the 'reproach of Christ' as viewed by Moses-the speaker from Sinai-first epistle of Peter-the Lord of Sabaoth' mentioned by James-second epistle of Peter-Peter's original and approved

confession-confirmed by the transfiguration-appropriately mentioned i. 17-Christ' used in the loftier sense-arrangement of Paul's epistles-passages where Paul calls Jesus "God"-early influence of the ancient manifestations on the mind of Sauluniformity of Paul's apostolick teaching-Phil. ii. 5-11-Rom. xiv. 10—12—doubtful instances of use to preclude an objection— Colos. iii. 16-three emendations-Isaiah lx. 1-Eph. v. 14-the loftier sense of 'Christ' discernible in other places-use of the word 'Christ' by the apostle John-heretical use of the wordepistle of Jude-apostolick method of initiating gentiles-Peter's discourse at the house of Cornelius-Paul at Athens-Paul before Agrippa-the epistles to the Thessalonians-the Mediator and his superiour often mentioned together-this dual mention accounted for-the title 'Son of God' current at Thessalonica-expectation of the final advent-portions of the O. T. first studied-aspects under which the Lord Jesus was viewed-Christ' not used as a title clearly divine-the Corinthians and the two epistles to themtheir knowledge of the Redeemer's divinity doubtful-his office as Mediator carefully taught-the second epistle a stage beyond the first-the anointing of Jesus and of believers-the pre-existence of the Redeemer contemplated-'Christ' used as a divine title-the anointing, &c., to be desired by the Corinthians—the Christians of Galatia and the epistle to them-the incarnation more fully stated -their advance had been considerable-their state then was hazardous--some peculiar uses of the word 'Christ'-passages which seem unfavourable, noticed-superiority of the incarnate ministry of the Lord, to all his previous comings-all divine revelation originally from the Father-meaning of 'angels' when mentioned as agents in the ancient economy-inferiority of the ancient manifestations of the Son-Jewish attribution of divine manifestations to angels-objection from Mark xii. 26 stated and answered-review-different instruction of Jews and Gentilesboth parties at length instructed together-the free introduction of Gentiles not taught at first to the Jews-nor the abrogation of the Levitical code-the old Scriptures referred to with remarkable frequency-gradual method of divine revelation acknowledged.

pp. 520-596

SECTION XIV.

Other topicks introduced in the preceding arguments confirmed by the Apostolick writings-heavenly dwelling of the Father-anciently thought to be near-angelick visit to Daniel-angelick visit to Cornelius-immense distance of the heavenly Temple-the place of departed souls-the divine presence under the O. T. and N. T.-indwelling of the Spirit and the Son-grounds of Paul's quotation of Psalm lxviii. 18.-exciting and absorbing circumstances in the procession with the ark-original interpretationapostolick interpretation-wisdom' and 'glory' in 1 Cor. ii. 6—8— the ancient visible glory-conjugal relation between the deity and Jerusalem-the new Jerusalem-three periods of matrimonial joy-the divine name Jah-the personal title 'word of God'-approaching triumph of the truth-two senses of the title 'Son of God'—the name 'Son' grounded sometimes on his miraculous conception-use of this lower meaning of the appellation "Son"-advance of the gentile converts sought-eternal generation not yet proved-a name for the sonship declared in this essay-the two beliefs not incompatible--elucidation of two difficult texts-time of the judgment not known by Jesus-future subjection of the Son to the Father-relative positions of Jesus and his people— the divine essence to be directly contemplated-objection founded on the immature adoration of Jesus-objection answered some divinity from the first ascribed to the Redeemer-all possible speed in imparting truth-crisis of the gentiles' progress-in what was first taught nothing to be unlearned-the four gospels adapted to different classes-'Wisdom' in Proverbs not the second divine person-use of the term in the New Testament-sense of the word mystery'--the above views supported by other passagesagreement with the wisdom personified in Proverbs-mistake of some early christian fathers—' image,' 'first-born,' and 'only-begotten'-re-introduction of the Eirst-begotten-reasons for closing the evidence here-suggestion of a nomenclature. pp. 597-631