A Class-Book of Old Testament History by G. F. Maclear
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"A Class-Book of Old Testament History" by G. F. Maclear is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an overview of the Old Testament, tracing biblical narratives from the Creation to the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. It explores key events and figures, including the Creation, the lives of the Patriarchs, and the Exodus, aimed at educating readers on the foundations of Old Testament history. The opening
of this text begins with the profound assertion that "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." It emphasizes the concept of Creation as a deliberate act by God, contrasting it with ancient pagan beliefs. Maclear outlines the six days of creation, detailing the formation of light, the separation of land and water, and the creation of mankind in God’s image. He also discusses the significance of the Garden of Eden, the Fall of man, and the implications of human disobedience, establishing an initial framework that sets the stage for humanity's need for redemption and the overarching narrative of the Old Testament. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maclear, G. F. (George Frederick), 1833-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Class-Book of Old Testament History |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Old Testament -- History of Biblical events |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63528 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63528-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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