Summing up of the testimony of the apostolic fathers.--Ignatius and Polycarp seal their testimony with their blood.--Martyrdom of Polycarp 13 SECTION II.--Papias ascribes two gospels to Matthew and Mark. Testimony of Justin, of Irenaenus, of Tertullian, of Clemens Alexandrinus. Table of quotations by these witnesses. Testimony of Origen: His quotations from the New Testament. Testimony of Eusebius and Jerome.--Number and antiquity of the manuscripts of the New Testament. An argument for the genuineness of its books. Curious discovery which confirms the genuineness of the New Testament writings.--The council of Laodicea did not design to settle the Canon 67 CHAPTER II ON THE GENUINENESS OF THE BOOKS.--Mr. Taylor's arguments to prove that the writings of the New Testament are spurious. Exposure of his dishonesty in quoting from Dr. Lardner. Mr. P. Smith's refutation of his allegation that the Scriptures were altered by the Emperor Anastasius. Exposure of his dishonesty in quoting from Beausobre. Refutation of his allegation that the Scriptures were altered by Lanfranc. Refutation of his argument drawn from the various readings. The passage of the Unitarian New Version cited by Mr. Taylor in support of his allegation. Dr. Bentley on the various readings. Gaussen on the various readings. Tables illustrative of the various readings. Trouble of Bengel about the integrity of the original text. The success of his labors in sacred criticism 84