Acts(3) is put into the mouth of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and shown that the proof passage rests upon a mistranslation of the original in the Septuagint.
It rests upon an incomplete induction of facts, taking account of sin solely in its aspect of self-degradation, but ignoring the worst aspect of it as self-exaltation.
We object to this theory that (a) It rests upon a pantheistic basis, as the sense-theory rests upon dualism.
But this theory, like that of Tylor, rests upon a begging of the question.
Nevertheless, it rests upon ideas so strongly ingrained in the mind that it frequently survives its original cause for being.
V But if this theory of totemism has enabled us to explain the most characteristic beliefs of this religion, it rests upon a fact not yet explained.
The anvil O rests upon a separate foundation, in order to reduce the effect of concussion upon the frame.
When the cut is carried along the work to the required distance the tool is withdrawn by moving D over until it rests upon stud or stop H.
The table has a compound motion upon suitable slideways and rests upon a frame or knee that is elevated by two vertical screws that are operated by hand wheel.
To this doctrine of "transubstantiation" we reply: (a) It rests upon a false interpretation of Scripture.
The exegetical objection,--that it rests upon a literalizing of metaphorical language, and has no sufficient support in Scripture.
It rests upon a foundation a, from 18 to 24 inches high, which supports the basement plate of cast iron, furnished with ledges, for binding the lower ends of the upright side plates or cylinder, e.
This block is so contrived, that it rests upon a kind of universal joint, which enables this plate to apply more exactly to the under fellow-plate.
The sole A rests upon a strong iron plate, which is heated by a small stove, introduced at the door H.
It rests upon a ball and turned stem and base, and is entirely of brass.
It rests upon a vaulted chamber or undercroft, which is popularly called the crypt, though that term is not very accurate, as the chamber is not sunk underground, but stands almost on a level with the floor of the church.
This is now recognized by practically all economists of standing, and the only question which remains is whether economics is independent of sociology or whether it rests upon sociology.
Human social evolution, we repeat, rests upon and is conditioned by biological evolution at every point.
Marx's socialism is frequently called scientific socialism, because its followers believe that it rests upon a scientific theory of social evolution.
This social principle, we may note, rests upon a deeper psychological principle, that old habits are usually not replaced by new habits without an intervening period of confusion and uncertainty.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "rests upon" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
