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A History of the Hebrew People: From the Division of the Kingdom to the Fall of Jerusalem in 586 B. C. E-book. Formato PDF Charles Foster Kent - Forgotten Books, 2017 -
While the determination to limit the present volume to the length prescribed by the wants of the busy reader has been persistently adhered to, the aim has been so to introduce him to the character, work, and essential teachings of each of the prophets that he may find in their recorded words that reality and meaning which are impossible without a clear understanding of their historical background. A detailed critical analysis of the different prophet ical books, which are the main historical sources for the various periods, has not been attempted, since the sections whose date and authorship are in question fortunately do not contain data of sufficient importance to modify materially our conception of the history; and therefore such a treatment would be aside from the purpose of the present work, which deals primarily with the life of the Hebrew people in its political, social, and religious aspects rather than with their literary products.
A History of the Hebrew People: From the Settlement in Canaan to the Division of the Kingdom. E-book. Formato PDF Charles Foster Kent - Forgotten Books, 2017 -
The purpose in the present work is to introduce the general as well as the technical Bible student to the essential features of the political, social, and religious life of the Hebrew people. To the candid and thought ful it is a cause for thanksgiving rather than regret that the earnest scholarship of today is carefully sifting the current conclusions concerning the teaching and history contained in the Bible. Although at first the results of this critical study seem only destructive and even alarm ing, yet a closer examination demonstrates that they are but necessary means to an end. That end is the acquisition of the whole instead of partial truth. The enveloping masses of cloud must be scattered by the sunlight and driving gales, before the outlines of the eternal mountains can be seen in their true proportions. That which dispels human traditions and misconcep~ tions is of inestimable value, because it discloses the real. In reconstructing the facts of Hebrew history in the light of modern biblical research, however, positive rather than negative results command attention. It is sufficient in most cases to ignore the old conceptions.
First Steps for Little Feet in Gospel Paths. E-book. Formato PDF Charles Foster - Forgotten Books, 2017 -
A considerable portion of this book was read during its preparation to children in Kindergartens. They appeared to be interested, and listened attentively. It was found important when reading to them to speak slowly and distinctly, thus giving the little hearers time to understand every word.Although the author's aim has been to make the book answer its purpose without alteration or addition, it would always be well for the judicious parent or teacher, when instructing from it, to enlarge on the text and modify the questions according to the age and intelligence of the pupils.