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Simon Greenleaf

Simon Greenleaf

American Judge

Born: Dec 5, 1783

Died: Oct 6, 1853

Been Every Man Mind Religion Truth

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Proceeding further, to inquire whether the facts related by the Four Evangelists are proved by competent and satisfactory evidence, we are led, first, to consider on which side lies the burden of establishing the credibility of the witnesses. Simon Greenleaf

That man is a religious being, is universally conceded, for it has been seen to be universally true. Simon Greenleaf

Man Seen Has-Been Religious True Conceded Been Being Universally

The learned are not agreed as to the time when the Gospel of John was written; some dating it as early as the year 68, others as late as the year 98; but it is generally conceded to have been written after all the others. Simon Greenleaf

Time Year Others Late John Some Dating Generally Written Conceded Learned Gospel Been After Agreed Early

There should be a readiness, on our part, to investigate with candor to follow the truth wherever it may lead us, and to submit, without reserve or objection, to all the teachings of this religion, if it be found to be of divine origin. Simon Greenleaf

Every document, apparently ancient, coming from the proper repository or custody, and bearing on its face no evident marks of forger, the law presumes to be genuine, and devolves on the opposing party the burden of proving it to be otherwise. Simon Greenleaf

Custody Law Burden Face Party Opposing Every Otherwise Evident Marks Ancient Proper Bearing Document Genuine Coming Proving Repository Apparently

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