including introductions to the several books, the history and antiquities of the Jews, the results of modern discoveries and the natural history of Palestine, with copious tables, concordance and indices and a new series of maps text dictionary enk Oxford London New York University press H. Frowde [1893?] 1893 monographic eng

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xl, 636, 83 p., 1 l., [8] p. cxxiv pl. (incl. facsims.) maps, plan. 18 1/2 cm. The Bible: The title of the Bible -- The Canon of Scripture -- Languages of the Old and New Testaments -- Authenticity of the Bible -- Integrity of the Text -- Ancient versions of the Scriptures -- Anglo-Saxon and English versions of the Scriptures The Old Testament: Summary of the Books of the Old Testament -- Brief summary of Old Testament History -- Itinerary of the Israelites to the Land of Canaan -- Miracles in the Old Testament -- Parables in the Old Testament -- Special prayers in the Old Testament -- The Patriarchs and their descendants -- Chronology of the Early Period of Old Testament History -- Chronological table of the Prophets -- Chronology from the captivity to the close of the Old Testament narrative -- Ethnology of the Jews and the surrounding nations The Apocrypha: Summary of the Books of the Apocrypha -- Historical sketch of the period between the Old and New Testaments -- Chronological Table of the period The New Testament: Summary of the Books of the New Testament -- Chronology and harmony of the Gospels -- Our Lord's miracles -- Special prayers and thanksgivings in the New Testament -- The Names, titles and offices of Christ -- Prophecies relating to Christ -- Passages from the Old Testament quoted in the New Testament -- References to the Old Testament not being exact quotations -- References in the New Testament to incidents recorded in the Old Testament -- Chronology of the Acts and Pauline Epistles -- St. Paul's Missionary Journeys -- St. Paul's Voyage to Rome Palestine, its inhabitants, physical geography, customs, etc: Political condition of Judea in the First Century A.D. -- Family of the Herods -- Jewish sects, parties, etc. -- Geography and topography of the Bible -- Mountains of Scripture -- Rivers, Lakes, Etc. of Scripture -- Geology and Mineralogy of Bible Lands -- Precious stones of the Bible -- Botany of the Bible -- Animals of the Bible -- Birds found in Palestine -- Aquatic creatures of the Bible -- Reptiles and Amphibia of the Bible -- Insects and other smaller animals of the Bible -- Music and musical instruments of the Bible -- Jewish weights, Money, Measures, and Time -- The Jewish calender The illustrations have special t.-p.: Bible illustrations; a series of plates illustrating Bible versions and antiquities, being an appendix to Helps to the study of the Bible. Study and teaching BS417 .H4 1893 220.2 HEL 04004377 DLC 771012 20230503114636.0 8199639