An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists, by the Rules of Evidence Administered in Courts of Justice With an Account of the Trial of Jesus

About this book

In a pivotal era of burgeoning legal thought, Simon Greenleaf’s "An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists, by the Rules of Evidence Administered in Courts of Justice" scrutinizes the Gospels through the rigorous lens of legal evidence. Greenleaf meticulously evaluates the credibility of the accounts of Jesus' life and trial, emphasizing principles such as "the rules of evidence" and the significance of witness reliability. This groundbreaking work serves as a critical resource for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the intersection of faith and law. Through its analytical approach, Greenleaf challenges readers to reconsider the historical foundations of Christian texts, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the legal implications of religious testimony.