Christ Quote by Thomas Paine
“The New Testament rests itself for credulity and testimony on what are called prophecies in the Old Testament, of the person called Jesus Christ; and if there are no such things as prophecies of any such person in the Old Testament, the New Testament.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Reason, Thomas Paine, 1794
The New Testament claims its authority from Old Testament prophecies about Jesus; without those, its credibility is questioned.
In simple terms: New Testament relies on Old Testament prophecies for credibility.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of religious authority.
Themes
religion
authority
scripture
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
analytical
Type
expository
critical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief assessment
- historical research
- seminar discussion
Key Concepts
theology
historical criticism
faith
evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the continuity between testaments?
- How do different traditions interpret prophecy?
A Different Perspective
If the Old Testament lacks clear prophecies, the New Testament's claim may be weakened.
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