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INTRODUCTION.

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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

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Creation-Fall of man-Death of Abel-Flood-Tower of Babel.

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CHAPTER II.

Abraham's departure-Isaac promised-Institution of circumcision-Abraham entertains two angels · Lot's wife- Abraham goes to Gerar-Birth of IsaacHagar in the Wilderness.

CHAPTER III.

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Abraham sends to Laban-Isaac goes to Gerar 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 Egypt.

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CHAPTER IV.

Joseph in prison-He interprets the dreams of Pharoah's servants-Pharoah's dreams-Joseph promoted— He provides for the famine-His brethren come

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into Egypt-Simeon detained-Arrival of Benjamin
Cup found in his sack-Joseph discovers himself—
Jacob's sacrifice at Beersheba-Goes to Egypt—
Appears before Pharoah-His death--Joseph a type
of Christ.

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CHAPTER V.

Afflictions of the Israelites-Birth of Moses-He kills
an Egyptian-The Burning Bush-Doubts and fears
of Moses-Returns to Egypt-Pharaoh refuses to
let Israel go..

CHAPTER VI.

Ten plagues-Passover instituted- Departure of the
Israelites from Egypt-First born sanctified--Israel-
ites pursued by Pharaoh-Cross the Red sea-
Egyptians drowned..

CHAPTER VII.

Moses' song-Waters of Marah-Manna-Institution of
the Sabbath-Moses obtains water from the rock-
Defeat of the Amalekites-Jethro's sacrifice-The
ten commandments-The law.

CHAPTER VIII.

God's covenant-The tabernacle-Golden calf-Moses'
atonement-The tables renewed-Jewish feasts-
Moses' vail.

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CHAPTER IX.

Jewish laws-Rites-Sacrifices-Offerings-Consecration

of priests-Aaron's blessing--Nahab and Abihu

Feast of expiation.

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