The Hebrew People: Or, The History and Religion of the Israelites, from the Origin of the Nation to the Time of Christ: Deduced from the Writings of Moses and Other Inspired Authors; and Illustrated by Copious References to the Ancient Records, Traditions, and Mythology of the Heathen WorldCarlton & Phillips, 1856 - 614 pages |
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... authority of the judges was not inferior to that of kings ; it extended to peace and war . They decided causes with absolute authority ; but they had no power to make new laws , nor to impose new burdens on the people . They were ...
... authority of the judges was not inferior to that of kings ; it extended to peace and war . They decided causes with absolute authority ; but they had no power to make new laws , nor to impose new burdens on the people . They were ...
Page 546
... Authority of the Judges . It is a question which has been scarcely touched by biblical critics , but which is nevertheless of great importance to a clear understanding of this part of sacred his- tory , how far these several ...
... Authority of the Judges . It is a question which has been scarcely touched by biblical critics , but which is nevertheless of great importance to a clear understanding of this part of sacred his- tory , how far these several ...
Page 604
... authority which we possess respecting the customs and usages of the Jews , and the views which they entertained of the Old - Testament Scriptures . And as the voice of a nation is of more weight than the testimony of any single person ...
... authority which we possess respecting the customs and usages of the Jews , and the views which they entertained of the Old - Testament Scriptures . And as the voice of a nation is of more weight than the testimony of any single person ...
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