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Archiac words updated to modern spelling
古旧词语已更新为现代拼写
“God’s Arrow Against Atheists” by Henry Smith is a theological treatise that defends the Christian faith against atheism, irreligion, Islam, Roman Catholicism and other religious beliefs.
亨利·史密斯（Henry Smith）所著的《上帝之箭：反对无神论者》（God’s Arrow Against Atheists）是一部神学论著，旨在为基督教信仰辩护，反驳无神论、不信神思想、伊斯兰教、罗马天主教以及其他宗教信仰。
Smith commences by emphasizing the natural inclination of even the most heathen societies towards acknowledging a divine presence.
史密斯在开篇中强调，即便是最为异教化的社会，也天然倾向于承认神圣存在。
He illustrates this by citing historical figures and societies that, despite their varied beliefs, demonstrated an inherent understanding and fear of a supreme deity, often evident in their reactions to life’s calamities and their own mortality.
他通过引用历史人物和社会来说明这一点，这些人和社会尽管信仰各异，却显明出一种对至高神明的内在认识与敬畏，这种敬畏常常体现在他们面对人生灾祸和自身死亡时的反应中。
In a methodical exposition, Smith dismantles atheism and irreligion by underscoring the universal acknowledgment of a divine entity across different cultures and eras.
在系统而有条理的论述中，史密斯借着强调不同文化和时代对神圣存在的普遍承认，来拆毁无神论与不信神思想。
He argues that the acknowledgment of God is imprinted in human nature, evident in the universal moral compass and the instinctive turn to a higher power during distress.
他主张，对上帝的承认已被印刻在人性之中，这一点体现在普遍的道德良知上，也体现在人在困境中本能地转向更高权能的行为中。
Smith then shifts to validating Christianity as the sole true religion.
随后，史密斯转而论证基督教是唯一真实的宗教。
He meticulously lays out the fulfillment of prophecies in the life and mission of Jesus Christ, asserting that these fulfilled prophecies unequivocally affirm the Christian faith and its teachings.
他细致地阐明预言在耶稣基督的生命与使命中的应验，并断言这些已应验的预言无可置疑地印证了基督教信仰及其教义。
Smith’s argument extends beyond the mere acknowledgment of a divine being.
史密斯的论证并不止于承认有一位神明的存在。
He delves into the specific attributes and events associated with Jesus Christ, as foretold by prophets, and demonstrates their fulfillment in Christ’s life, establishing Him as the promised Messiah.
他深入探讨先知所预言、与耶稣基督相关的具体属性与事件，并证明这些都在基督的一生中得以成就，从而确立祂就是那应许的弥赛亚。
This section of his work not only defends Christianity against atheism but also positions it against other religions by showing Christ’s unique fulfillment of ancient prophecies.
本书这一部分不仅为基督教反驳无神论，也藉着彰显基督对古代预言的独特应验，使基督教在其他宗教面前显出其独一性。
The treatise also addresses misconceptions held by other faiths, particularly Judaism, about the nature and mission of the Messiah.
本论著还回应了其他信仰，尤其是犹太教，对于弥赛亚本质与使命的误解。
Smith clarifies that the true Messiah, as prophesied, was not to be an earthly conqueror but a spiritual redeemer whose kingdom transcends earthly realms.
史密斯澄清指出，照着预言，真正的弥赛亚并非属世的征服者，而是属灵的救赎主，祂的国度超越地上的疆界。
By doing so, Smith not only defends the Christian understanding of the Messiah but also extends an invitation to adherents of other faiths to recognize and embrace the truth of Christianity.
藉此，史密斯不仅为基督教关于弥赛亚的理解作出辩护，也向其他信仰的持守者发出邀请，呼召他们认识并拥抱基督教的真理。
In conclusion, “God’s Arrow Against Atheists” is an elaborate, scripture-based argument that asserts the supremacy of Christianity by aligning historical events, prophecies, and the life of Jesus Christ with biblical teachings.
总而言之，《上帝之箭：反对无神论者》是一部结构严谨、以圣经为根基的论证之作，它通过将历史事件、预言以及耶稣基督的一生与圣经教导相对照，宣告基督教的至高性。
Smith’s work stands as a theological bulwark, affirming the Christian faith’s legitimacy and its foundation upon fulfilled prophecies and divine revelation.
史密斯的著作如同一座神学堡垒，确证基督教信仰的正当性，以及其建立在预言应验与神圣启示之上的根基。
Henry Smith (c. 1560 – 1591?), also known as “Silver Tongued” Smith, was an esteemed English clergyman and a luminary of Elizabethan London.
亨利·史密斯（约1560年－1591年？），又被称为“银舌”史密斯，是一位备受尊敬的英格兰圣职人员，也是伊丽莎白时代伦敦的杰出人物。
His sermons at St. Clement Danes were renowned for drawing enormous crowds, and his eloquence earned him a reputation that resonated throughout the city and beyond.
他在圣克莱门特·丹尼教堂（St. Clement Danes）的讲道以吸引大量听众而闻名，其雄辩的口才使他的名声传遍伦敦城内外。
Smith’s written works, particularly “God’s Arrow Against Atheists,” were among the most reprinted religious writings of the era, attesting to his profound influence and popularity.
史密斯的著作，尤其是《上帝之箭：反对无神论者》，是当时再版次数最多的宗教作品之一，充分见证了他深远的影响力与广泛的声望。
Despite his prominence, Smith’s life is shrouded in mystery.
尽管声名显赫，史密斯的一生却笼罩着诸多谜团。
Believed to be born in Leicestershire around 1560, he was educated, though not conclusively, at Cambridge and Oxford.
一般认为他约于1560年出生在莱斯特郡，并曾在剑桥大学和牛津大学接受教育，尽管这一点尚无定论。
However, it was his powerful preaching that marked his true emergence, notably by 1589, when he became one of London’s most sought-after preachers.
然而，真正使他崭露头角的是他大有能力的讲道，尤其是在1589年前后，他已成为伦敦最受欢迎的讲道人之一。
His deteriorating health led him to focus on revising his sermons and works for publication, a testament to his commitment to his faith and scholarship.
健康状况的恶化使他将精力转向修订讲章和著作以供出版，这显明了他对信仰与学术的忠诚与委身。
Smith’s sermons were posthumously published, securing his legacy as one of England’s most revered theologians.
史密斯的讲道在他去世后得以出版，从而确立了他作为英格兰最受尊敬的神学家之一的地位。
Henry Smith remains a significant figure in the annals of English religious history, remembered for his captivating oratory and his unwavering devotion to expounding the truths of the Christian faith.
亨利·史密斯至今仍是英格兰宗教史上一位重要人物，人们纪念他引人入胜的讲道口才，以及他对阐明基督教信仰真理坚定不移的奉献。
Table of Contents
目录
To the Right Worshipful
致尊贵可敬者
Chapter 1: God’s Arrow Against Atheism and Irreligion.
第一章：上帝之箭——反对无神论与不信神思想
Chapter 2: Wherein, and in the next Chapter, it is shown that the Christian Religion is the only true Religion in the world and that God is pleased with it.
第二章：在本章及下一章中，表明基督教乃是世上唯一真实的宗教，并且上帝喜悦这宗教
Chapter 3: In Which the Christian Religion Is Demonstrated to Be the Only True Religion, Opposing the Gentiles and All Infidels of the World.
第三章：论证基督教乃是唯一真实的宗教，以此反驳外邦人和世上一切不信者
CHAPTER 4: Wherein is briefly shown the Religion of Muhammad to be a false and wicked Religion.
第四章：简要指出穆罕默德（Muhammad）之宗教乃是虚假而邪恶的宗教
Chapter 5: Wherein is shown that the Church of Rome is not the true Church of God, nor observes the right Religion.
第五章：指出罗马教会并非上帝真正的教会，也未遵守正当的宗教
CHAPTER 6: Against Schism and Schismatic Synagogues
第六章：反对分裂，以及制造分裂的会堂