The Cyclopædia of Biblical Literature, Volume 2John Kitto Newman & Ivison, 1851 |
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... Persian abhorrence of images , as well as to the effects of the exile as a chastisement . In this state they ... Persian re- ligions . The Persian form of astrolatry , however , deserves to be distinguished from the others ; for it ...
... Persian abhorrence of images , as well as to the effects of the exile as a chastisement . In this state they ... Persian re- ligions . The Persian form of astrolatry , however , deserves to be distinguished from the others ; for it ...
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... Persian sculptures we see incense burnt before the king . The prohibition of the Hebrews to make any perfume for private use- to smell to - like that prepared for the altar , merely im- plies , we apprehend , that the sacred incense had ...
... Persian sculptures we see incense burnt before the king . The prohibition of the Hebrews to make any perfume for private use- to smell to - like that prepared for the altar , merely im- plies , we apprehend , that the sacred incense had ...
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... Persians and Greeks ( to whom we are indebted for the earliest accounts of India ) invaded the country ; and this was con ... Persian India ; and Rennel's Geog . of Herodotus ) . INHERITANCE . The laws and observances which determine the ...
... Persians and Greeks ( to whom we are indebted for the earliest accounts of India ) invaded the country ; and this was con ... Persian India ; and Rennel's Geog . of Herodotus ) . INHERITANCE . The laws and observances which determine the ...
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... Persian and the Jewish religion ; but there is no historical proof that the Persians , on any other occasion , favoured the Jews on account of their religion . The favours shown to Nehemiah on behalf of Israel were only personal favours ...
... Persian and the Jewish religion ; but there is no historical proof that the Persians , on any other occasion , favoured the Jews on account of their religion . The favours shown to Nehemiah on behalf of Israel were only personal favours ...
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... Persian empire , which he specifies by the symbolic name Hadrach , shall be ruined ; that Damascus and Hamath shall be conquered ; that the bulwarks of the mighty Tyre shall be smitten in the sea , and that the city shall be burned ...
... Persian empire , which he specifies by the symbolic name Hadrach , shall be ruined ; that Damascus and Hamath shall be conquered ; that the bulwarks of the mighty Tyre shall be smitten in the sea , and that the city shall be burned ...
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Page 64 - And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years : few and evil have the days of the years of my life been and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
Page 187 - We are accounted righteous before GOD, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST by faith ; and not for our own works or deservings.
Page 151 - And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Page 187 - Works done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ...
Page 356 - If I beheld the sun when it shined, Or the moon walking in brightness; And my heart hath been secretly enticed, Or my mouth hath kissed my hand; This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: For I should have denied the God that is above.
Page 189 - Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith and I have works ; show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.
Page 138 - And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood : and these three agree in one.
Page 42 - Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Page 80 - And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, "If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.
Page 256 - Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.