Quote by Matthew Simpson

Taking it in its wider and generic application, I understand faith to be the supplement of sense or, to change the phrase, all knowledge which comes not to us through our senses we gain by faith in others.

Taking it in its wider and generic application, I understand

Summary

In this quote, the author suggests that faith is the means by which we acquire knowledge outside of our senses. Faith, in its broadest sense, is considered to be the complement or supplement to our sensory perception. The quote proposes that whatever knowledge we acquire through sources other than our own direct experiences, such as information from others, is obtained through faith in those sources. It implies that faith plays a crucial role in expanding our understanding beyond what our senses can perceive.

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By Matthew Simpson

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