Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion"

"Essays on the work entitled 'Supernatural Religion'" by J. B. (Joseph Barber) Lightfoot is a critical analysis from the 1800s that tackles controversial ideas about the New Testament. Lightfoot wrote these essays to defend the Gospels against the claims made in the book "Supernatural Religion," which questioned the truth and historical importance of early Christian writings. He explains why he chose to write them in the opening of the work and was initially hesitant to engage with "Supernatural Religion," but an unfair criticism of a friend pushed him to respond. Lightfoot argues that attacks on the Gospels have wider effects and promises to carefully study the claims made against early Christian history. He plans to look closely at historical facts, point out mistakes in the opposing arguments, and fairly examine Christian scripture.