NOTES ON The Book of NEHEMIAH Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter VII Chapter VIII Chapter IX Chapter X Chapter XI Chapter XII Chapter XIII This book continues the history of the children of the captivity, the Jews lately returned out of Babylon. We have a full account of Nehemiah's labours for them, in these his commentaries: wherein he records not only the ...

Sights and Sounds of the Song of Songs The Hebrew Bible contains a particularly puzzling little book known as the Song of Songs. It is also known as the Song of Solomon or as Canticles. The book appears to be a collection of poetry on the theme of human love. It is often frankly erotic. The poems typically presuppose two primary figures: a male lover and a female lover. Like much poetry, its ...

A down to earth study which unravels the mysteries and prophecies of the two books. An antidote for lofty schemes.

Analysis of the 19th century theory of multiple authors or sources behind the Pentateuch and its relation to understanding the biblical text today.

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Sacred-texts Bible Index Chapters Previous Next KJV Tnv Tv Vul JPS The Book of Nehemiah 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 1:2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and ...

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THE PROPHECIES OF DANIEL Durer, Albrecht: Michael's fight against the dragon All Bible quotes are from the NKJV except shown otherwise INTRODUCTION: 'Daniel' is absolutely transparent: the second part leads to events occurring in 168-164 B.C.E., with failed predictions added for the following years. The fourth king is certainly the feared Antiochus IV Epiphanes, of the Seleucid dynasty. And that ...

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Five books of Moses - Chumash GENESIS - BERESHIT Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood, the Patriarchs and the Matriarchs, and ends with the descent of Jacob and his family to Egypt. The commandment of circumcision, the promise to Abraham that he would receive the Land of Israel and that his descendants would be a blessing to the rest of the world. The Written Torah | The Oral Torah | ...

The Book of Esther, according to the original text, and original chapter and verse system, explained in modern terms.

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Song of Songs Chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 About Canticle of Canticles -- Catholic Encyclopedia Song of Solomon -- Bible - Encarta Concise Encyclopedia Song of Songs -- Easton's Bible Dictionary Scripture King James Version -- The Holy Bible (Anno Dom. 1611) New Revised Standard Version (1989) -- Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures Commentary Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706) -- Matthew Henry ...

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The echo of Genesis in Chinese signs.

Search all literature Search all issues Search this issue The Good News Magazine July/August 1997 Issue Cover Feature Bringing Up a Moral Child Articles How to Raise Good Children in a Bad World Israel: Small but Significant Dust to Dust Africa: Still the Heart of Darkness Archaeology and the Book of Joshua: The Conquest The Disappearing Art of Hospitality Regular Features World News and ...

By Alfred Edersheim Philologos Religious Online Books Philologos .org Back | Main Contents | Volume Contents | Forward The Bible History, Old Testament by Alfred Edersheim Volume III Israel in Canaan Under Joshua and the Judges PREFACE CHAPTER 1 Israel About To Take Possession Of The Land Of Promise - Decisive Contest Showing The Real Character Of Heathenism - Character And History Of Balaam.

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Notes on Psalms From the Original 1599 Geneva Bible Notes Ps 1:1 1:1 Blessed the man that walketh not in the {a} counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. The Argument - This book of psalms is given to us by the Holy Spirit, to be esteemed as a precious treasure in which all things are contained that bring to true happiness in this ...

A survey of the historical problems encountered in comparing the biblical books of Joshua and Judges, suggesting that the differences in historical details arise from the different theological focus of each book as part of the larger canon. ...

Several articles on Daniel. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. ...

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary online free at crosswalk.com for sermon, Bible study, and Sunday school preparation.

Bible Basics Song of Songs (or Solomon) All pages and information copyright 1996 - 2001 Net Ministries, Inc. Pronunciation: song of SAH-lo-muhn (explain phonetic representation) Hear it: (.wav file) Authorship and Origin: Solomon is named in the book itself as the author in version 1:1. This would be around 970 - 930 B.C.. Overview and Significant sections This is a very unique book in the Old ...

Index/Table of Contents Old Testament and New Testament Credits and Copyright PENTATEUCH LECTURE 14 DEUTERONOMY Student will be able to 1. discuss the purpose, title, authorship, date, and setting of Deuteronomy. 2. discuss the structure and organization of Deuteronomy. CONTENT OF LECTURE Purpose: Deuteronomy formalizes and urges adherence to the covenant that Israel entered into with God at ...

An Overview of the Book of Deuteronomy, including an outline, summary of contents, and a brief analysis of its literary context in the Torah and theological perspective.

403 - Holy Disobedience in Esther Holy Disobedience in Esther By Karol Jackowski A careful look at the disobedient characters in the Book of Esther, Queen Vashti, Mordecai, and Esther herself, helps us to discern the critical elements that influence their decisions and actions. Perhaps the current crisis of faith in authority signifies the exhausted end of something oppressive and the painfully ...

Search all literature Search all issues Search this issue The Good News Magazine March/April 1997 Issue Cover Feature The Battle for Your Mind Articles The Visionary Insight of J.B. Priestly Why Did He Have to Die The Good Friday-Easter Sunday Question How Can You Help When Someone is Hurting Archaeology and the Book of Exodus: Exit from Egypt Regular Features World News and Trends Profiles of ...

Index/Table of Contents Old Testament and New Testament Credits and Copyright PENTATEUCH LECTURE 11 EXODUS Students will be able to explain the key event, the occasion, and the purpose of the book of Exodus. identify the three major divisions of Exodus which correspond to Roman numerals I, II, and III in the outline. discuss the early life of Moses, the significance of the law and the tabernacle.

A Paradigm for the Exodus Conflict Exodus 7:8-13 Jeong Woo (James) Lee There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Egypt was the most formidable force with which to be reckoned in the world of Ancient Near East. Nestled in the fertile soil surrounding the Nile, Egypt very early became a great civilization. The pyramids stood as an impressive and imposing testimony to its scientific and ...

Books of Ezra and Nehemiah {ez' - ruh, nee - uh - my' - uh} General Information Ezra and Nehemiah are two books of the Old Testament of the Bible, originally one work in the Hebrew canon. Written between 450 and 250 BC and named for two political and religious reformers in the postexilic Jewish community, they relate aspects of Jewish history from 538 BC to about 420 BC. Because of the confused ...

Index/Table of Contents Old Testament and New Testament Credits and Copyright POETRY AND WISDOM LITERATURE LECTURE 26 JOB Students will be able to 1. discuss various theories on the problem of suffering as related in Job. 2. contrast between devotion to God and seeing God in order to be safe from trouble and hardship. The chief characteristic of Hebrew poetry is its parallel lines, Old Testament ...

SPIRITUALITY TODAY Winter 1985, Vol. 37, pp. 314-325. Rosemary Dewey: Qoheleth and Job: Diverse Responses to the Enigma of Evil Both the Preacher and Job agonize over the gap between inherited wisdom about suffering and their experience of life, but with diverse personal consequences. Sister Dewey, R.S.C.J., former provincial of the Religious of the Sacred Heart, Chicago province, completed her ...

170 - The Promise of Technology versus God's Promise in Job The Promise of Technology versus God's Promise in Job By David Strong In our age, nearly everything we confront on a daily basis is either already under control or it is viewed as something to bring under control and to be made use of. In direct opposition to this way of seeing, interpreting, and taking up with things are the creation ...

Index/Table of Contents Old Testament and New Testament Credits and Copyright PENTATEUCH LECTURE 12 LEVITICUS Students will be able to 1. explain the theme, occasion, and authorship of Leviticus. 2. discuss six prominent subjects which summarize Leviticus. Content of Lecture Theme: Irving L. Jensen describes Leviticus as God's manual for His people on how to approach Him and live pleasing in ...

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Index/Table of Contents Old Testament and New Testament Credits and Copyright PENTATEUCH LECTURE 13 NUMBERS Students will be able to 1. state why the book is entitled Numbers, who the traditional author was, and what his purpose was for writing. 2. discuss five prominent subjects found in Numbers. CONTENT OF LECTURE Purpose: Numbers was written to tell how God led his people from Sinai to ...

On danger in debt... on God and How-to-Succeed. ... on love... on money... on becoming a wise person... on life and death... on words and speech... on becoming a good friend and neighbor... on sex and marriage... on parent-child relationships... on overindulgence of wine... on laziness... on good government... on foolishness... on dangerous attitudes... ...

Several articles on Proverbs. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. ...

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THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS Introduction What is a proverb As a boy I remember a women whose son had gone astray claiming God's promise from Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. She was certain that because she had raised her son in the Christian faith, God's promise to her was that her son would eventually turn back to faith in ...

Theodoret of Cyrus Commentary on the Psalms, 1-72 The Fathers of the Church: A New Translation (Patristic series) 101 This volume makes available for the first time in English the major biblical commentary by one of the leading exponents of Antiochene exegesis, Theodoret, bishop of Cyrus. Though originally intended as an opening to his exegetical work in the manner of his predecessors in this ...

Psalms And The Christian - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading.

The Psalms: An Introduction This material, an Introduction to Psalms is adapted from the studies of Chester McCalley, the pastor of Beth Haven Bible church in North Kansas City, Missouri. His publications department has a rich archive of expositional and topical Bible studies, available on a grace basis. Tapes, literature, and catalogs are available from: Word of Truth, Box 10514, Kansas City, ...

What Would David Do Introduction What is worship And even more importantly, what is acceptable worship to God A few years ago, a friend of mine explained to me that in his opinion, we worship God for who He is, and not for what He has done. While I valued his opinion, that wasn't enough. The real question is, what is worship from God's point of view Are there some types of worship that are ...

Books of Samuel General Information The two books of Samuel, which follow Judges in the Hebrew Bible and Ruth in the English, tell the stories of Samuel, Saul, and David. The events from the cataclysmic breakup of Israel's premonarchic league through the foundation of Saul's monarchy and the beginnings of David's political emergence to the death of Saul are narrated in 1 Samuel. David's ...