rendering you better acquainted with the Holy Scriptures, and also with the wish to excite an interest in the perusal of them, that I now address this volume to you. I should recommend each chapter to be read previously in the bible, and that the texts referred to be sought for likewise, which will impress them more fully on the memory from studying them in connexion with their contexts. INDEX. PAGE. CHAPTER I. Creation-Fall of man-Death of Abel-Flood-Tower of Babel. 1 CHAPTER II. cumcision-Abraham entertains two angels - Lot's 11 CHAPTER III. Jacob obtains Isaac's blessing-Jacob's vow in going to Padan-aram--Marries Leah and RachelReturns home-His prayer to God-His meeting with Esau-Wrestles with the angel-God's church. Joseph's dreams-Joseph carried to Égypt . 24 CHAPTER 1V. Joseph in prison—He interprets the dreams of Pharoah's servants—Pharoah's dreams-Joseph promoted He provides for the famine-His brethren come xiv. INDEX. PAGE. into Egypt-Simeon detained— Arrival of Benjamin Cup found in his sack-Joseph discovers himselfJacob's sacrifice at Beersheba-Goes to EgyptAppears before Pharoah-His death--Joseph a type of Christ. 35 CHAPTER V. an Egyptian—The Burning Bush-Doubts and fears 52 CHAPTER VI. Israelites from Egypt—First born sanctified--Israel- 64 CHAPTER VII. the Sabbath-Moses obtains water from the rock- 87 CHAPTER VIII. atonement-Tbe tables renewed-Jewish feasts 108 CHAPTER IX. of priests --Aaron's blessing--Nahab and Abihu- 124 PAGE. CHAPTER X. Numbering of the Tribes—Levites—Nazarites-Dedi. cation of the Tabernacle-Passover kept-Seventy Spies sent into Canaan—Their false report-Remon- strance of Joshua and Caleb - Intercession of Moses—The Israelites turn back~Are defeated by |
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