INTRODUCTION. xi. 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. Creation-Fall of man-Death of Abel-Flood-Tower of Babel. 1 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. 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. 11 24 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 xiv. INDEX. PAGE. into Egypt-Simeon detained-Arrival of Benjamin .35 CHAPTER V. Afflictions of the Israelites-Birth of Moses-He kills CHAPTER VI. Ten plagues-Passover instituted- Departure of the CHAPTER VII. Moses' song-Waters of Marah-Manna-Institution of CHAPTER VIII. God's covenant-The tabernacle-Golden calf-Moses' CHAPTER IX. Jewish laws-Rites-Sacrifices-Offerings-Consecration of priests-Aaron's blessing--Nahab and Abihu Feast of expiation. 52 64 . 87 108 124 Numbering of the Tribes-Levites-Nazarites-Dedi- cation of the Tabernacle-Passover kept-Seventy |