Guide for the Perplexed, Part 2

1. 1 The Author's Introduction. The Twenty-Six Propositions employed by the Philosophers to prove the Existence of GodRead by Kazbek 18m
2. 2 I. Philosophical proofs for the Existence, Incorporeality, and Unity of the First CauseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 25m
3. 3 II. On the Existence of Intelligences or purely Spiritual BeingsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 6m
4. 4 Ill. The Author adopts the Theory of Aristotle as least open to ObjectionsRead by jenno 1m
5. 5 IV. The Spheres and the Causes of their MotionRead by jenno 11m
6. 6 V. Agreement of the Aristotelian Theory with the Teaching of ScriptureRead by nzk13 4m
7. 7 VI. What is meant by the Scriptural Term "Angels"Read by nzk13 10m
8. 8 VII. The Homonymity of the term "Angel"Read by nzk13 2m
9. 9 VIII. On the Music of the SpheresRead by nzk13 2m
10. 10 IX. On the Number of the Heavenly SpheresRead by nzk13 3m
11. 11 X. The Influence of the Spheres upon the Earth manifests itself in four different waysRead by Geoffrey Edwards 12m
12. 12 XI. The Theory of Eccentricity Preferable to that of EpicyclesRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m
13. 13 XII. On the Nature of the Divine Influence and that of the SpheresRead by Geoffrey Edwards 11m
14. 14 XIII. Three Different Theories about the Beginning of the UniverseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 14m
15. 15 XIV. Seven Methods by which the Philosophers sought to prove the Eternity of the UniverseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 11m
16. 16 XV. Aristotle does not scientifically demonstrate his TheoryRead by Larry Wilson 7m
17. 17 XVI. The Author refutes all Objections to Creatio ex nihiloRead by Larry Wilson 2m
18. 18 XVII. The Laws of Nature apply to Things Created, but do not regulate the Creative Act which produces themRead by Geoffrey Edwards 14m
19. 19 XVIII. Examinations of the Proofs of Philosophers for the Eternity of the UniverseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 14m
20. 20 XIX. Design in NatureRead by Geoffrey Edwards 26m
21. 21 XX. The Opinion of Aristotle as regards Design in NatureRead by Geoffrey Edwards 8m
22. 22 XXI. Explanation of the Aristotelian Theory that the Universe is the necessary Result of the First CauseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m
23. 23 XXII. Objections to the Theory of the Eternity of the UniverseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 13m
24. 24 XXIII. The Theory of Creatio ex nihilo is preferable to that of the Eternity of the UniverseRead by Geoffrey Edwards 5m
25. 25 XXIV. Difficulty of Comprehending the Nature and the Motion of the Spheres according to the Theory of AristotleRead by Geoffrey Edwards 15m
26. 26 XXV. The Theory of Creation is adopted because of its own Superiority, the Proofs based on Scripture being InconclusiveRead by Geoffrey Edwards 7m
27. 27 XXVI. Examination of a passage from Pirke di-Rabbi Eliezer in reference to CreationRead by KevinS 5m
28. 28 XXVII. The Theory of a Future Destruction of the Universe is not part of the Religious Belief taught in the BibleRead by KevinS 4m
29. 29 XXVIII. Scriptural Teaching is in favour of the Indestructibility of the UniverseRead by KevinS 7m
30. 30 XXIX. Explanation of Scriptural Phrases implying the Destruction of Heaven and EarthRead by KevinS 32m
31. 31 XXX. Philosophical Interpretation of Genesis i.-iv.Read by Owlivia 30m
32. 32 XXXI. The Institution of the Sabbath serves (1) to Teach the Theory of Creation, and (2) to promote Man's WelfareRead by Geoffrey Edwards 4m
33. 33 XXXII. Three Theories concerning ProphecyRead by Teller1986 10m
34. 34 XXXIII. The Difference between Moses and the other Israelites as regards the Revelation on Mount SinaiRead by Teller1986 7m
35. 35 XXXIV. Explanation of Exodus xxiii. 20Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4m
36. 36 XXXV. The Difference between Moses and the other Prophets as regards the Miracles wrought by themRead by Geoffrey Edwards 8m
37. 37 XXXVI. On the Mental, Physical and Moral Faculties of the ProphetsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 14m
38. 38 XXXVII. On the Divine Influence upon Man's Imaginative and Mental Faculties through the Active IntellectRead by Owlivia 6m
39. 39 XXXVIII. Courage and Intuition reach the highest degree of Perfection in ProphetsRead by jenno 8m
40. 40 XXXIX. Moses was the fittest Prophet to Receive and Promulgate the Immutable Law, which succeeding Prophets merely Taught and ExpoundedRead by jenno 8m
41. 41 XL. The Test of True ProphecyRead by Owlivia 8m
42. 42 XLI. What is Meant by "Vision"Read by Owlivia 9m
43. 43 XLII. Prophets Received Direct Communication only in Dreams or VisionsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m
44. 44 XLIII. On the Allegories of the ProphetsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m
45. 45 XLIV. On the Different Modes in which Prophets Receive Divine MessagesRead by Geoffrey Edwards 6m
46. 46 XLV. The Various Classes of ProphetsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 25m
47. 47 XLVI. The Allegorical Acts of Prophets formed Parts of Prophetic VisionsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 11m
48. 48 XLVII. On the Figurative Style of the Prophetic WritingsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m
49. 49 XLVIII. Scripture ascribes Phenomena directly produced by Natural Causes to God as the First Cause of all thingsRead by Geoffrey Edwards 9m

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