Simon Greenleaf Quotes

A collection of quotes by Simon Greenleaf.

Simon Greenleaf (1783-1853) was an American jurist and legal scholar, known for his profound contributions to the field of evidence law. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Greenleaf attended Harvard College and later became a renowned professor at Harvard Law School. His most notable work, "A Treatise on the Law of Evidence," published in 1842, provided a rigorous and analytical approach to the rules governing legal evidence. Greenleaf's work greatly influenced legal practice and his treatise is still considered a seminal text in the field. He also played a significant role in establishing the Law School at Harvard as a leading institution for legal education.

There should be a readiness, on our part, to investigate wit

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

Truth Religion Candor

In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who

In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who would investigate the truth of our religion, Christianity demands nothing more than is readily conceded to every branch of human science.

Simon Greenleaf

Truth Religion Science Simplicity Mind Candor

The learned are not agreed as to the time when the Gospel of

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

The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact - the fact

The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact - the fact of the birth, ministry, miracles, death, resurrection by the Evangelists as having actually occurred, within their own personal knowledge.

Simon Greenleaf