Chapter 1 of A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious is here in full — 43 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious is here in full — 43 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY. By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York. Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v. 39. How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
Chapter 1 of A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious is here in full — 43 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading “By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.”
most frequent or common
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
professing to be qualified
From this reading “A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.”
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v.”
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From this reading 39.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
emanating from God
From this reading How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
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From this reading How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading How charming is DIVINE PHILOSOPHY!
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
most frequent or common
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
professing to be qualified
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Search the Scriptures!---- JOHN, v.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PRACTICAL VIEW OF THE PREVAILING RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF PROFESSED CHRISTIANS, IN THE HIGHER AND MIDDLE CLASSES IN THIS COUNTRY, CONTRASTED WITH REAL CHRISTIANITY.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading By WILLIAM WILBERFORCE, Esq; Member of Parliament for the County of York.
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