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050 4 _aBS
100 1 _aSmith, Uriah,
_d1832-1903
245 1 4 _aThe United States in the Light of Prophecy :
_bOr, an Exposition of Rev. 13:11-17
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The United States in the Light of Prophecy" by Uriah Smith is a historical and prophetic exploration written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to analyze the role of the United States in biblical prophecy, particularly focusing on Revelation 13:11-17. The author posits that the rapid ascension and unique characteristics of the U.S. suggest a distinct role within the wider narrative of divine prophecy concerning nations. The opening of the book lays a foundation for its arguments by outlining the historical context of the United States, emphasizing its unprecedented growth from a few settlements to a world power. Smith discusses the prophetic implications of this development, posing questions regarding divine providence and the possibility of America's representation in scripture. He introduces the notion of the "two-horned beast" from Revelation, implying that it may symbolize the United States, and prepares the reader for a deeper examination of prophetic symbols and their meanings in relation to America's role on the global stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Revelation XIII, 11-17 -- Prophecies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12364
999 _c53782
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