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050 4 _aBS
100 1 _aMaclaren, Alexander,
_d1826-1910
245 1 0 _aExpositions of Holy Scripture :
_bSecond Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by Tiffany Vergon, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Historical Books -- Commentaries
653 _aBible. Hagiographa -- Commentaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7883
999 _c49868
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