The Land and the Book: Or, Biblical Illustrations Drawn from the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery, of the Holy LandT. Nelson, 1869 - 718 pages |
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Page 62
... doubt and alarm . Far from their guide , they miss the ford , and are carried down the river , some more , some less ; and yet , one by one , they all struggle over and make good their landing . Notice those little lambs . They refuse ...
... doubt and alarm . Far from their guide , they miss the ford , and are carried down the river , some more , some less ; and yet , one by one , they all struggle over and make good their landing . Notice those little lambs . They refuse ...
Page 67
... doubt these cuttings and prints had an idolatrous or superstitious signification , which Moses desired to condemn . In the last song which he taught the children of Israel , he upbraids the foolish people and unwise , because their spot ...
... doubt these cuttings and prints had an idolatrous or superstitious signification , which Moses desired to condemn . In the last song which he taught the children of Israel , he upbraids the foolish people and unwise , because their spot ...
Page 71
... doubt as to the identity of the places . Subsequent examination , however , has led me to modify this opinion . It is true that Palestine has always traded with Asia Minor through Tarsus ; true , also , that from Tarsus to the Grecian ...
... doubt as to the identity of the places . Subsequent examination , however , has led me to modify this opinion . It is true that Palestine has always traded with Asia Minor through Tarsus ; true , also , that from Tarsus to the Grecian ...
Page 73
... doubt , therefore , that the story of the prophet had preceded him to Nineveh , and prepared the way for the success of his preaching . Was that company of horned ladies near Neby Yûnas a party of pilgrims to Horns- the shrine of the ...
... doubt , therefore , that the story of the prophet had preceded him to Nineveh , and prepared the way for the success of his preaching . Was that company of horned ladies near Neby Yûnas a party of pilgrims to Horns- the shrine of the ...
Page 83
... doubt far more careful and skilful than it is now among these stupid fellahîn , it is not at all improbable that the numbers used are in strict accordance with actual experience . Indeed , He could not have erred in this matter . We may ...
... doubt far more careful and skilful than it is now among these stupid fellahîn , it is not at all improbable that the numbers used are in strict accordance with actual experience . Indeed , He could not have erred in this matter . We may ...
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