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Maclaren, Alexander
1826
1910
McLaren, Alexander
Expositions of Holy Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers
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"Expositions of Holy Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers" by Alexander Maclaren is a religious commentary written in the late 19th century. The work delves deeply into the texts of the first four books of the Old Testament, providing expositions that explore themes of creation, sin, faith, and divine guidance found within these foundational biblical narratives. The opening portion of the book introduces the author’s analysis of the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing the singularity and sovereignty of God as the Creator. Maclaren underscores the importance of recognizing God’s creative power and the significance of humanity being made in His image, which imbues human life with dignity and purpose. He skillfully contrasts the biblical account of creation with surrounding cultural myths, reinforcing the primacy of a monotheistic worldview. Shortly thereafter, Maclaren transitions into the narrative of the Fall, highlighting how sin entered the world through temptation and disobedience, leading to profound implications for human existence and divine relationship, thus setting the stage for the themes of redemption and moral responsibility that permeate the Scriptures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Bible. Pentateuch -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Pentateuch -- Commentaries
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Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics
Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal
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