The truth of Christian religion in six books / written in Latine by Hugo Grotius ; and now translated into English, with the addition of a seventh book, by Symon Patrick ...

A RECAPITULATION OF THE Principal Things handled IN THIS WORK: According to the several Sections of each Book.

The Contents of the first Book.

• THe Preface shew∣ing the occasion of this Work.
• Sect. I. Proving there is a God. p. 1
• Sect. II. That there is but one God. p. 5
• Sect. III. That all Per∣fection is in God. p. 7
• Sect. IV. God is Infi∣nite. p. 8
• Sect. V. That God is e∣ternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and abso∣lutely good. p. 9
• Sect. VI. That God is the Author & cause of all things. ib.
• Sect. VII. Answer to that Objection con∣cerning the cause of evil. p. 15
• ...

• ... Sect. VIII. Against the Opinion of two Prin∣ciples or causes of things. p. 16
• Sect. IX. That God doth govern the whole World. p. 17
• Sect. X. Yea, sublunary things. p. 18
• Sect. XI. This is further proved by the preser∣vation of Empires. p. 19
• Sect. XII. And by Mi∣racles. p. 21
• Sect. XIII. Specially a∣mong the Jews, wher∣unto credit may be given by reason of the long continuance of their Religion. p. 22
• Sect. XIV. Also by the truth and antiquity of Moses his story. p. 24
• Sect. XV. And by the Testimony of many Gentiles. p. 25
• Sect. XVI. The same is proved by the Oracle and Predictions. p. 34
• Sect. XVII. The Obje∣ction is answered, why Miracles are not now to be seen. p. 36
• Sect. XVIII. And that now there is such li∣berty in offending. p. 37
• Sect. XIX. Insomuch that good Men are oppressed. p. 39
• Sect. XX. The same ar∣gument is retorted to prove that the Soul survives the Body. p. 40
• Sect. XXI. Which is proved by Tradition. ib.
• Sect. XXII. Against which no contrary reason can be brought. p. 41
• Sect. XXIII. Many reasons may be al∣ledged for it. p. 44
• Sect. XXIV. Whence it follows, that the end of all shall be Mans

• happiness after this life. p. 45
• Sect. XXV. Which to obtain, men must get the true Religion. ib.

The Contents of the second Book.

• Sect. I. TO Prove the Truth of Christian Religi∣on. p. 47
• Sect. II. Here is showen that Jesus lived. p. 48
• Sect. III. And was put to an ignominious death. ib.
• Sect. IV. Yet afterward was worshipped by prudent and godly Men. p. 49
• Sect. V. The cause whereof was, for that in his life time there were Miracles done by him. p. 50
• Sect. VI. Which Mi∣racles were not wrought either by the help of Nature, or assistance of the Devil; but meerly by the Divine Power of God. p. 51
• Sect. VII. Christ's Re∣surrection proved by credible Reasons. p. 55
• Sect. VIII. Answer to the Objection, that the Resurrection seems impossible. p. 60
• Sect. IX. The Resur∣rection of Jesus be∣ing granted, the Truth of his Do∣ctrine is confirmed. p. 61
• Sect. X. Christian Re∣ligion preferred be∣fore all others. p. 62
• Sect. XI. For excellency of reward. p. 63
• Sect. XII. Answer to an Objection, that Bodies once Dead cannot be revived again. p. 66
• Sect. XIII. The exce∣lency

• of holy Precepts given for the worship of God. p. 69
• Sect. XIV. Concerning the Offices of Huma∣nity which we owe unto our Neighbour. p. 72
• Sect. XV. Of the Con∣junction of Man and Woman. p. 74
• Sect. XVI. Touching the use of Temporal goods. p. 76
• Sect. XVII. Of Swear∣ing. p. 79
• Sect. XVIII. Of other Matters. ib.
• Sect. XIX. Answer to an Objection touch∣ing the Controver∣sies abounding among Christians. p. 80
• Sect. XX. The excel∣lency of Christian Religion is further proved from the dig∣nity of the Author. p. 82
• Sect. XXI. Also from the wonderful spread∣ing of this Religion. p. 86
• Sect. XXII. Consider∣ing the meekness and simplicity of them that first taught this Religion. p. 88
• Sect. XXIII. What great impediments there were that might terrifie Men from the embracing or the professing hereof. p. 90
• Sect. XXIV. Answer to them that require more forcible Rea∣sons. p. 94

The Contents of the third Book.

• Sect. I. TO Prove the autho∣rity of the Books of the New Covenant. 〈◊〉〈◊〉
• Sect. II. Here is known that such Books were written by the Au∣thors, the Names

• they have prefixed. p. 99
• Sect. III. Some Books were anciently doubt∣ed of. p. 100
• Sect. IV. The authority of such Books as have no Titles, is proved from the quality of the Writers. p. 101
• Sect. V. These Pen-men writ the Truth, be∣cause they had certain knowledge of what they writ. p. 102
• Sect. VI. As also be∣cause they would not lye. p. 104
• Sect. VII. A confirma∣tion of the fidelity of these authors from the Miracles which they wrought. p. 106
• Sect. VIII. The Truth of the Writings confir∣med from hence, that many things are found there which the event hath proved to be di∣vinely revealed. p. 108
• Sect. IX. As also from God's care in preser∣ving his People from false writings. p. 109
• Sect. X. Answer to the Objection, that divers Books were not recei∣ved by all. p. 110
• Sect. XI. Answer to an Objection, that these Books seem to contain things impossible. p. 113
• Sect. XII. Or things contrary to Reason. p. 114
• Sect. XIII. Answer to an Objection, that some of these Books are re∣pugnant to the other. p. 116
• Sect. XIV. Answer to an Objection, taken from outward testimo∣nies, which make more for these Books. p. 118
• Sect. XV. Answer to the Objection, that the Scriptures were chan∣ged. p. 119
• Sect. XVI. For the au∣thority of the Books

• of the Old Testament. p. 123

The Contents of the fourth Book.

• Sect. I. A Particu∣lar Con¦futation of the Religi∣ons opposite to Christi∣anity. p. 129
• Sect. II. And first of Paganism, that there is but one God. Crea∣ted Spirits are good or bad: the good not to be honoured, but as the most high God di∣rects. p. 131
• Sect. III. Evil Spirits adored by Pagans, and how impious a thing it is. p. 132
• Sect. IV. Against the worship, which in Pa∣ganism is exhibited to men after their death. p. 135
• Sect. V. Against wor∣shipping of Stars and Elements. p. 136
• Sect. VI. Against wor∣shipping of Bruit∣beasts. p. 137
• Sect. VII. Against wor∣shipping of things that are no substan∣ces. p. 139
• Sect. VIII. Answer to the argument of the Gentiles taken from Miracles done among them. p. 141
• Sect. IX. And from O∣racles. p. 144
• Sect. X. Paganism de∣cayed of its own ac∣cord so soon as humane aid ceased. p. 146
• Sect. XI. Answer to the Opinion of some that think the beginning and decay of Religions depend upon the effica∣cy of the Stars. p. 147
• Sect. XII. The chief Points of Christiani∣ty are approved of by the Heathen: and if there be any thing that is hard to be believed therein, the like or

• worse is found among the Pagans. p. 150

The Contents of the fifth Book.

• Sect. I. A Refutati∣on of the Jews, beginning with a speech unto them or prayer for them. p. 153
• Sect. II. The Jews ought to account the Miracles of Christ sufficiently proved. p. 154
• Sect. III. And not be∣lieve that they were done by the help of Devils. p. 156
• Sect. IV. Or by the Po∣wer of Words and Syllables. p. 158
• Sect. V. The Miracles of Jesus were divine, because he taught the worship of one God, the Maker of the World. p. 159
• Sect. VI. Answer to the Objection, taken from the difference between the Law of Moses and of Christ, where is shown that a more perfect Law than that of Moses might be given. p. 160
• Sect. VII. The Law of Moses was observed by Jesus, who abolished no Commandements that were essentially good. p. 163
• Sect. VIII. As the Sa∣crifices, which of them∣selves were never well-pleasing unto God. p. 167
• Sect. IX. The difference of Meats. p. 172
• Sect. X. And of Days. p. 174
• Sect. XI. Also of out∣ward Circumcision. p. 177
• Sect. XII. And yet the Apostles of Jesus were gentle in the toleration of these things. p. 179
• Sect. XIII. A Proof against the Jews, from

• the promised Messias. p. 180
• Sect. XIV. Who is pro∣ved to be already come, by the limited time of his coming, which was foretold. p. 181
• Sect. XV. Answer to that, which some con∣ceive, touching the de∣ferring of his coming, for the sins of the peo∣ple. p. 184
• Sect. XVI. Also from the present state of the Jews, compared with those things which the Law promiseth. p. 185
• Sect. XVII. Jesus is pro∣ved to be the Messias, by those things which were foretold concern∣ing the Messias. p. 188
• Sect. XVIII. Answer to that which is objected, of some things that are not fulfilled. p. 190
• Sect. XIX. And to that which is objected, of the mean condition and death of Jesus. p. 192
• Sect. XX. And, as though they were ho∣nest men that put him to death. p. 197
• Sect. XXI. Answer to the Objection, that ma∣ny Gods are worship∣ped by the Christians. p. 200
• Sect. XXII. And that a humane nature is wor∣shipped. p. 201
• Sect. XXIII. The Con∣clusion of this part, with Prayer for the Jews. p. 203

The Contents of the sixth Book.

• Sect. I. A Confuta∣tion of Mahumetanisme: the beginning of it. p. 205
• Sect. II. The overthrow of the foundation of Mahumetanisme, in denying inquiry into Religion. p. 208
• Sect. III. A Proof a∣gainst the Mahume∣tans,

• taken out of the Books of the Hebrews and Christians, which are not corrupted. p. 209
• Sect. IV. By comparing Mahumet with Christ in their Persons. p. 212
• Sect. V. And in their Deeds. p 213
• Sect. VI. Also such as first embraced both Religions. p. 214
• Sect. VII. The manner how both their Laws were pro pagated. ib.
• Sect. VIII. The Precepts of both Religions compared. p. 216
• Sect IX. Answer to the Mahumetans Objection, concerning the Son of God. p. 218
• Sect. X. Many absurd things in the Books of Mahumetans. p 219
• Sect. XI. A Conclusion di∣rected unto Christians, admonishing them of their duty, upon the occasion of what hath formerly been handled. p. 220

The Contents of the seventh Book.

• Sect. I. AN Introducti∣on, showing what makes the Addition of another Book necessary. p. 229
• Sect. II. Divisions among Christians, no such obje∣ction against Christianity as is imagined. 230
• Sect. III. As appears even in the Roman Church, which hath given the greatest scandal. p. 232
• Sect IV. But both contra∣dicts it self, and departs from the ancient and tru∣ly Catholick Church. p 234
• Sect. V. Christianity there∣fore is not there in its pu∣rity; but much corrupt∣ed. p. 236
• Sect. VI. Answer to an Evasion from the force of the foregoing Argument. p. 237
• Sect. VII. Their absurd ex∣plication of the Ʋnity of the Catholick Church. p. 239
• Sect. VIII. Which forbids us to joyn in Communion with them, upon such terms. p. 240
• Sect. IX. But on the other side, not to slight Episcopal Authority. p. 243
• ...

• ... Sect. X. Arguments enough in the foregoing Books, to prove the true Christian Religion not to be sincere∣ly preserved in the Roman Church: one is their way of worship. p. 244
• Sect. XI. Another is the way of promoting their Religion. p 248
• Sect XII. The Romanists themselves overthrow their own Religion p. 250
• Sect XIII. Other Instan∣ces of it. p. 256
• Sect XIV. Whereby they have spoil'd Christianity, as the Pagans did the Na∣tural Religion. p. 259
• Sect. XV. Answer to what they say about Mi∣racles. p. 262
• Sect. XVI. Answer to another Objection. p 265
• Sect. XVII. Popery and Mahometisin had the same Original. p. 268
• Sect. XVIII. And sup∣ports its self by the same means. p. 269
• Sect XIX. And refuses to be tried by Scripture. p. 272
• Sect. XX. The Vanity of their appeal to Traditi∣ons. p. 277
• Sect. XXI. And their guilt in what they say about the holy Scriptures. p. 279
• Sect XXII. It is our wis∣dom therefore to adhere to the Scriptures. p. 283
• Sect XXIII. Which have more manifest notes of certainty than the Church. p. 284
• Sect. XXIV. The great incouragement we have to do so. p. 287
• Sect. XXV. Conclusion of all. p. 294

THE END.