Connexion of Sacred and Profane History: Being a Review of the Principal Events in the World, as They Bear Upon the State of Religion, from the Close of the Old Testament History, Till the Establishment of Christianity, Volume 3R. Carter, 1844 |
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... soon after the death of Messiah , sacrifices were to cease to be offered in Jerusalem , and that the city should be desolated . These events unquestionably transpired , and he must therefore be come , if the prophet spoke by inspiration ...
... soon after the death of Messiah , sacrifices were to cease to be offered in Jerusalem , and that the city should be desolated . These events unquestionably transpired , and he must therefore be come , if the prophet spoke by inspiration ...
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... soon very famous all over Gaul , as is plain from the writings of almost all the ancients . Games were instituted in honour of the new deity , much of the same nature with the Nemean and Isthmian games . ' Having quitted Gaul , he led a ...
... soon very famous all over Gaul , as is plain from the writings of almost all the ancients . Games were instituted in honour of the new deity , much of the same nature with the Nemean and Isthmian games . ' Having quitted Gaul , he led a ...
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... soon discovered to be proud of their rank , and roused the jealousy of Tiberius and the hatred of Livia , his mother . Though he , therefore , had risen high in fame as a warrior , and was rewarded by great honour , yet he avowed his ...
... soon discovered to be proud of their rank , and roused the jealousy of Tiberius and the hatred of Livia , his mother . Though he , therefore , had risen high in fame as a warrior , and was rewarded by great honour , yet he avowed his ...
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... Soon after the suppression of the most alarming revolt of the Germans , conducted by the fa- mous Arminius , who almost cut off all the Roman legions , Augustus requested the senate to pass and proclaim the de- cree , which constituted ...
... Soon after the suppression of the most alarming revolt of the Germans , conducted by the fa- mous Arminius , who almost cut off all the Roman legions , Augustus requested the senate to pass and proclaim the de- cree , which constituted ...
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... soon plain that all this tenderness was feigned , doubtless to ingratiate himself into the favour of the afflicted father . Accordingly , among the first acts of his reign , he revenged himself on Julia , by ordering that she should ...
... soon plain that all this tenderness was feigned , doubtless to ingratiate himself into the favour of the afflicted father . Accordingly , among the first acts of his reign , he revenged himself on Julia , by ordering that she should ...
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Page 241 - The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.
Page 42 - Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me ? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
Page 239 - And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Page 13 - And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
Page 16 - O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance; and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say unto you that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Page 45 - And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Page 232 - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ : whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
Page 17 - What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Page 16 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Page 37 - And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.