32/42 octavo edition) has formally demonstrated the truth of Christianity by the independence of the Arabs. A critic, besides the exceptions of fact, might dispute the meaning of the text (Gen.xvi. 12,) the extent of the application, and the foundation of the pedigree. * Note: See note 3 to chap.xlvi.The atter point is probably the least contestable of the three .-- M.] [Footnote 22: It was subdued, A.D.1173, by a brother of the great Saladin, who founded a dynasty of Curds or Ayoubites, (Guignes, Hist. |