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Title:
Expositions of Holy Scripture
Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Tiffany Vergon, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Expositions of Holy Scripture" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological work that delves into various books of the Bible, written during the late 19th century. The text serves as an exploration of biblical passages, providing interpretations, reflections, and applications of the scriptures, particularly focusing on narratives and themes found in the Old Testament. Maclaren's intention appears to be illuminating the spiritual and moral lessons embedded in these ancient texts for contemporary readers. The opening of the work introduces the author and sets the stage for his examination of significant biblical accounts, starting with the Second Book of Kings. It begins with the story of Hazael, involving the prophet Elisha and themes of ambition, sin, and divine foreknowledge. In this portion, Maclaren highlights the complexity of human motives and God's awareness of moral failings, exploring how divine prophecy intertwines with human actions. As he lays the groundwork for his theological insights, he emphasizes accountability, the darker aspects of human nature, and the perennial struggle between divine purpose and human choice. This introduction indicates that the reader will find profound reflections designed to provoke deeper contemplation of faith and personal conduct throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maclaren, Alexander, 1826-1910
EBook No.: 7883
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Bible. Historical Books -- Commentaries
Subject: Bible. Hagiographa -- Commentaries
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Expositions of Holy Scripture
Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Tiffany Vergon, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Expositions of Holy Scripture" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological work that delves into various books of the Bible, written during the late 19th century. The text serves as an exploration of biblical passages, providing interpretations, reflections, and applications of the scriptures, particularly focusing on narratives and themes found in the Old Testament. Maclaren's intention appears to be illuminating the spiritual and moral lessons embedded in these ancient texts for contemporary readers. The opening of the work introduces the author and sets the stage for his examination of significant biblical accounts, starting with the Second Book of Kings. It begins with the story of Hazael, involving the prophet Elisha and themes of ambition, sin, and divine foreknowledge. In this portion, Maclaren highlights the complexity of human motives and God's awareness of moral failings, exploring how divine prophecy intertwines with human actions. As he lays the groundwork for his theological insights, he emphasizes accountability, the darker aspects of human nature, and the perennial struggle between divine purpose and human choice. This introduction indicates that the reader will find profound reflections designed to provoke deeper contemplation of faith and personal conduct throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maclaren, Alexander, 1826-1910
EBook No.: 7883
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Bible. Historical Books -- Commentaries
Subject: Bible. Hagiographa -- Commentaries
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.