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Page 51
... human language describes or can describe ; and this for the simple reason ,
that language is employed to describe what we do know , or suppose ourselves
to know , and not to describe that of which we have no knowledge or conception .
... human language describes or can describe ; and this for the simple reason ,
that language is employed to describe what we do know , or suppose ourselves
to know , and not to describe that of which we have no knowledge or conception .
Page 52
possessed of only an imperfect knowledge , to understand the words in all
respects as he does . We will admit now that God , ( if we may , with reverence ,
suppose him to employ human language ) , having a perfect knowledge of all
things ...
possessed of only an imperfect knowledge , to understand the words in all
respects as he does . We will admit now that God , ( if we may , with reverence ,
suppose him to employ human language ) , having a perfect knowledge of all
things ...
Page 58
To attribute to the prophets all the knowledge of the gospeldispensation which
may now be acquired , would not be walking in the path which Jesus has pointed
out , when he declared , in reference to the ancient dispensation : “ No man hath
...
To attribute to the prophets all the knowledge of the gospeldispensation which
may now be acquired , would not be walking in the path which Jesus has pointed
out , when he declared , in reference to the ancient dispensation : “ No man hath
...
Page 59
... could enter with more interest and intelligence into the meaning of faithful
narratives respecting them . But subsequent knowledge , acquired by readers at
the time when events predicted are or have been developed , although it may
greatly ...
... could enter with more interest and intelligence into the meaning of faithful
narratives respecting them . But subsequent knowledge , acquired by readers at
the time when events predicted are or have been developed , although it may
greatly ...
Page 146
Every Christian , then , and every society for propagating the knowledge of
Christianity , is helping to usher in the millennial day , when they ply this work to
the best of their ability . On such a ground , the strongest encouragement is held
out to ...
Every Christian , then , and every society for propagating the knowledge of
Christianity , is helping to usher in the millennial day , when they ply this work to
the best of their ability . On such a ground , the strongest encouragement is held
out to ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Hints on the Interpretation of Prophecy ATLA monograph preservation program |
| Author | Moses Stuart |
| Edition | 2, reprint |
| Publisher | Allen, Morrill & Wardwell, 1842 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 30 May 2008 |
| ISBN | 0790503514, 9780790503516 |
| Length | 194 pages |
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