History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times: Together with The Process of Historical Proof, Or, A Concise Account of the Means by which the Genuineness of Ancient Literature Generally, and the Authenticity of Historical Works Especially are Ascertained : Including Incidental Remarks Upon the Relative Strength of the Evidence Usually Adduced in Behalf of the Holy ScripturesJackson and Walford, 1859 - 413 páginas |
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