-Remarks of Athanasius-Basil-Luther-Melancthon - Book

of Proverbs-Scope of this book-Book of Ecclesiastes-Ten-

dency and plan-Song of Solomon-Remarks

CHAPTER VI.-PROPHETICAL BOOKS.

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Prophetical books-Why so called-Book of Jonah-Author-

Time-Jonah in the belly of the whale-Incident in the Mediter-

ranean-Style of Jonah-Book of Amos-Sketch and time of

prophesying-Burden of his book-Bishop Lowth's remark upon

Amos-Hosea-Character of his prophecies-Style-Book of

Isaiah-Life and times-Jewish tradition-Name-Remarks upon

this book-Bishop Lowth's opinion-Jerome

CHAPTER VII.-PROPHETICAL BOOKS CONTINUED.

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Joel-Life and times-Prophecies-Style-Micah-Prophecy of

Messiah-Bishop Lowth's remarks-Nahum - His prophecy-

Style-Zephaniah-Style-Jeremiah-Age of his entrance upon

prophetic office-Carried to Egypt-Tradition as to his death-

Style of Jeremiah-Habakkuk-Subject of prophecies-Style-

Daniel-Sketch of life and general reputation-Death-Josephus's

remarks in reference to him- Reason of his not appearing among

the prophets in the Hebrew Bible-Obadiah-Ezekiel-Significa-

tion of name-Residence-Tradition concerning his death-Cor-

respondence with Jeremiah-Style-Book of Haggai-Sketch of

life-Style-Zechariah-Object of prophecy-Style-Malachi-

Signification of name-Authorship of book-Style

PART II.

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HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF PALESTINE.

CHAPTER I.-DIVISION OF PALESTINE AMONG THE TWELVE

TRIBES.

Division of Canaan-Names of tribes-Levi and Joseph--Reu-

ben's possession-Principal towns-Territory of Gad-Noted

places-Half tribe of Manasseh-Principal towns-Asher, town

of note-Naphtali-Towns-Zebulon-Towns-Issachar-Cele-

brated places-Manasseh-Towns-Ephraim-Places of note-

Dan-Towns-Simeon-Towns of eminence-Benjamin-Towns

Its names-Boundaries--Interest connected with its history-

First settlement-Original fertility-Jordan-Lake Gennesareth-

Population around-Connection with our Saviour-Storms of

wind-Present appearance

CHAPTER III.-LAKES AND MOUNTAINS OF PALESTINE.

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Lake Asphaltites-Its situation-Size-Appearance-History-
Peculiarities of its water-The surrounding desolations-Certain
mistaken reports noticed-Manner of its discharge-Mountains

of Palestine-Distinguishing this country from Egypt-Mount

Lebanon-The fragrance of its vineyards and cedars-Cedars of

Lebanon, noticed by Rev. H. Maundrell-Peaks of Lebanon-

Hermon-Mountains of Abarim-Nebo and Pisgah-Mount Seir-

Gilboa-Carmel-Tabor-Mount of Beatitudes

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CHAPTER IV.-JERUSALEM.

Early history-Situation-Soil-Taken by David-Mount Zion

-Moriah-Olives-Valley of Jehoshaphat-Gethsemane-Calva-

ry-Valley of Hinnom-Walls-The first temple-Destroyed and

rebuilt-Enlarged and beautified by Herod-Destruction of Jeru-

salem and the Jews-History until present time-Present ap-

pearance of city-Inhabitants

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CHAPTER V.-GENERAL DIVISIONS-GALILEE.

Palestine divided into five provinces-Galilee-Its situation and

soil-Productions-Extent of Upper Galilee - Cesarea Philippi-

Its chief town-Lower Galilee-Former flourishing state-Resi-

dence of Christ-Principal cities-Tiberias-Its history-Rabbi-

nical school-Present state-Chorazin and Bethsaida-No traces

of them left-Nazareth-Cana-Capernaum-Entirely disappear-

ed-Nain-Cesarea, a seaport on the Mediterranean, where

Herod Agrippa died

CHAPTER VI.-SAMARIA.

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Second general division-Samaria-Its situation and fertility-

Its capital-Samaria-Events transpiring here as narrated in the

Scriptures-Inhabitants after the captivity-Succeeding history-

Present state-Sichem or Shechem-Eariy history-Šituation-

Mount Ebal and Gerizim-Joshua's valedictory-Royal city-Be-

came chief city of the Samaritans-Their worship-Sychar in the

days of Christ-Jacob's well-Present appearance-Clarke . 99

CHAPTER VII.-JUDEA.

The third general division-Judea-Boundaries and extent-
Soil-Interest of its history-Principal cities-Bethlehem-Early
history-Rachel died, and was buried near this town-David's
birthplace-Boaz-Birthplace of Christ-Present situation and
appearance-Convent over the reputed place of our Lord's birth-
Hebron-Old city-Country round-Abraham-David-Zacharias
and Elizabeth-John the Baptist-Situation and present appear-
ance-Inhabitants-Harem over the tomb of the patriarchs-In-
cident related by Dr. Robinson-Jericho-Its present appearance-
Situation-Inhabitants-Ancient Jericho-Bible history-Herod-
Zaccheus Good Samaritan-Temptation of Christ-Joppa-Lyd-

da-Bethany-Rama-Arimathea-Emmaus

CHAPTER VIII.-REMAINING DIVISIONS.

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Not often mentioned in the New Testament-Peræa-Abi-

lene-Trachonitis-Ituræa-Herod Philip-Gaulonitis and Bata-

næa-Fortress of Machæras-Decapolis-Idumæa-Sidon-Tyre

-Prophecy fulfilled

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PART III.

HISTORY AND CUSTOMS OF THE JEWS.

CHAPTER I.-THE JEWS TO THE CAPTIVITY.

The various names of the Jews-Abraham-His call-Jour-

ney to Canaan-Ishmael-Isaac-Esau-Jacob-Joseph-Jacob's

family in Egypt-Hebrews enslaved-Moses-Wanderings in the

wilderness-Land of Canaan-Judges-Saul appointed king-

David-Solomon-Separation of ten tribes-Their fate-Jerusa-

lem taken by Nebuchadnezzar

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CHAPTER II.-HISTORY OF THE JEWS FROM THE CAPTIVITY

UNTIL THE BIRTH OF CHRIST.

Captivity-Cyrus conquers Babylon-Exiles go up to Jerusa-

lem under Zerubbabel and Ezra-Second temple-Nehemiah-

Alexander enraged at the Jews-Conciliated by a remarkable oc-

currence--Judea after Alexander's death-Antiochus Epiphanes

-The Maccabees-Hircanus and Aristobulus-Pompey-Herod

the Great-The Saviour-The temple beautified-Prophecy of

Christ

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CHAPTER III.-RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL SECTS AMONG THE

JEWS.

Pharisees-Origin-Professed sanctity-Religious peculiarities

-Sadducees-Early history-Character-Religious views-Es-

senes-Manners and habits-Religious belief-Scribes and law-

yers-Employment-Distinction between them-Samaritans-

Origin-Religious views-Place of worship-Enmity to Jews-

Holy writings-Present state-Herodians-Galileans

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CHAPTER IV.-SACRED AND CIVIL OFFICERS.

Levites-Their introduction among the Jews-Their duties in

the tabernacle-In the temple-Out of the temple-Courses-

Support-Priests-First institution-Specific duties-Classes ar-

ranged by David-Lots-Different offices-Morning offering of in-

cense beautifully symbolical_ of prayer-Support-High priest-

Office-Rank-Succession-Dress of ordinary priest-Dress of

high priest-High priest symbolical of Christ

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CHAPTER V.-SACRED PLACES.

The temple-Its size-Form-Arrangements-Rites-Holy of
holies-Its dazzling beauty-Morning service at length-Syna-
gogues-Their origin-Object-Officers-Exercises

CHAPTER VI.-SACRED SEASONS.

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Sabbath-Its institution and observance-The day observed by
the Jews, and its change-Its exercises-The passover-When

instituted-Description of its rites-Of what typical-The feast

of pentecost-Origin of its name and institution-Manner of cele-

bration-Preaching of Peter-The feast of tabernacles-Different

names-Custom of Jews-Allusion of our Lord

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CHAPTER VII.-MARRIAGE AND FUNERAL RITES.

Marriage rites-Early customs-Betrothing-Marriage ceremo-

ny-Marriage feast and attendant customs-Incident-Funeral

rites-Treatment of body-Embalming by Egyptians-Jewish

manner-Mourning-Tombs-Allusion of our Lord

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CHAPTER VIII. SANHEDRIM-INNS-BOOKS.

Sanhedrim-Origin― Numbers -Qualification of members-

Place of meeting - Supreme court-Christ-Stephen-Saul-

Peter-Smaller councils-Inns-Lodgings in the East-Appear-

ance of khans-Description-Recesses-Birth of Christ-Books

on stone-Parchment-Tablets-Wax-Stands

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CHAPTER IX.-LEPROSY-DEMONIACAL POSSESSIONS.

Leprosy-First appearance-Progress-Different species-Mo-

saic precepts-Habitation, dress, &c., of leprous men-Demoni-

acal possessions-Opposite views-Opinions of best Bible students

-Practical remarks
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CHAPTER X.-DRESS-FLOCKS.

Stationary character of the East-Substances of dress-Cha

racter-Tunic-Vest-Girdle - Scripture allusions-Veil-Hair

braided with jewels-Oils-Sandals-Sheep-Large tails-Wealth

of eastern men-Jacob-David-Birth of our Saviour-Affection

of flocks for the shepherd-Incident on Mount Lebanon-Lan-

guage of our Saviour illustrated-Scripture figure

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CHAPTER XI.-HOUSES-TIME.

Houses-Material-Construction-Open space in centre-Roofs

-Reference to Peter praying-Bed-Couch-Position at meals-

Reference to John, and to Mary, who anointed our Lord's feet-Cu-

linary instruments-Hand-mills-Scripture illustrations-Ovens

-Water jars-Leathern bottles-Manner of computing time-

Hours not known in Moses' time-First noticed in Daniel's

writings-Jewish day-Manner of reckoning hours-Watches-

Division of the year-Additional month-Its commencement 175

CHAPTER XII.-TREES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.

Fig-tree Fruit-The fig-tree cursed by our Lord-Olive-tree-

Description-Age-Attention paid it by the Jews-Scripture allu-

sions-Olive oil-Emblem of peace-Rom. xi-Sycamore-tree-

Fruit-Its root an illustration of Scripture-Mustard-tree-The

vine-Great size of fruit-Abundance-Expressing the juice--

Allusions in Scripture to this-Treading out grapes-Vine over the

temple gate-Stalks used for fuel

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CHAPTER XIII.-JERUSALEM AND THE JEWS FROM THE CRUCI-

FIXION UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.

Roman officers-Nero and Florus-War in Galilee-Situation

of country-Titus-The siege of Jerusalem-Destruction of tem-

ple-Barcochab-Fulfillment of prophecy-Adrian-The church

at Jerusalem-Constantine-Jews attempt to rebuild Jerusalem

-Pilgrims-Chozroes, the Persian-Omar, the Mohammedan-

Turks-Persecutions of pilgrims-Peter the Hermit-The crusa

ders-Palestine becomes a portion of the Ottoman empire-Pre-

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sent state

CHAPTER XIV.-SUFFERING OF THE JEWS SINCE THE DEATH OF

CHRIST.

Imprecation in Pilate's judgment hall-Fulfillment-Butchery

by the crusaders-Events at Berne-At the time of the black

death-In Strasburg-In Spain and Portugal-France and Eng-

land-Scripture fulfilled in their sufferings-Their extraordinary

preservation as a distinct nation-Problem solved by the word

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PART IV.

BOOKS AND WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.

CHAPTER I.THE EVANGELISTS-MATTHEW-MARK.

Necessity of inspiration-The Saviour's promise-Different wri-

ters-Proof of authenticity-Names of writers-St. Matthew-

Birth-Business-Call by Christ-Qualifications for historian-

Mission to Ethiopia and Parthia--Martyrdom--Distinguishing traits

-Mark-Mother-Convert of Peter, and amanuensis-Authority

of his Gospel-Residence at Egypt and Alexandria-Martyrdom-

Style of his writings

CHAPTER II.-LUKE AND JOHN.

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Luke's native city-Education-Conversion-Connection with

St. Paul-The books he wrote-Authority of these-Characteris-

tics of his writings-St. John-His residence-Mother-Disciple

of John the Baptist-Age-Disposition-Regard of our Saviour-

Residence at Jerusalem-Ephesus-Persecution under Domitian

-Banished to Patmos-The Revelation-His Gospel-Origin and

call for it-Characteristics

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CHAPTER III.-ACTS OF THE APOSTLES-ST. PAUL.

Author- Theophilus-St. Luke-When written - Objects-

Style and execution of the work-Evidence of the divine origin

of the Christian religion-St. Paul-Names-Descent-Birth-

place-Citizenship-Education-Removal to Jerusalem -- Cha-

racteristics-Trade-The persecutor-Conversion-His last days

and martyrdom-Remarks upon his writings

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