Five Pebbles from the Brook

Five Pebbles from the Brook, written by George Bethune English in 1824, is a theological critique responding to Edward Everett's A Defence of Christianity. English argues for the authority of the Old Testament while challenging the historical credibility of the New Testament, particularly its accounts of Jesus' miracles and messiahship. This work reflects English's philosophical journey and his rejection of traditional Christian claims, making it a significant contribution to 19th-century rationalist thought and biblical criticism.