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... position of the lower castes varied at different times ; but all trades and professions were hereditary . It was probably sup- posed that this exclusive dedication of families to separate employments ANCIENT HISTORY .
... position of the lower castes varied at different times ; but all trades and professions were hereditary . It was probably sup- posed that this exclusive dedication of families to separate employments ANCIENT HISTORY .
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... probably the event described by profane writers as the conquest of Egypt by the Hyk'sos , and consequently the Pharaoh who so cruelly tyrannized over the Israelites was not a native Egyptian , but an intru- sive foreigner . The motive ...
... probably the event described by profane writers as the conquest of Egypt by the Hyk'sos , and consequently the Pharaoh who so cruelly tyrannized over the Israelites was not a native Egyptian , but an intru- sive foreigner . The motive ...
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... probably the Dan'aus of the Greeks , who , leaving Egypt with his partisans , settled in Ar'gos , of which he became king ( B. C. 1430 ) . The pretended vocal statue of Mem'non was erected in honor of Am'enoph ; and in his reign the ...
... probably the Dan'aus of the Greeks , who , leaving Egypt with his partisans , settled in Ar'gos , of which he became king ( B. C. 1430 ) . The pretended vocal statue of Mem'non was erected in honor of Am'enoph ; and in his reign the ...
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... probably procured by traffic with the interior of Africa . Meroë had better harbors for Indian commerce than Egypt : not only were her ports on the Red sea superior , but the caravan - routes to them were shorter , and the dangerous ...
... probably procured by traffic with the interior of Africa . Meroë had better harbors for Indian commerce than Egypt : not only were her ports on the Red sea superior , but the caravan - routes to them were shorter , and the dangerous ...
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... probably in consequence of the change made by Ergam'enes ; for the queen's confidential adviser went to worship at Jerusalem , and on his return ( A. D. 53 ) was converted by St. Philip , and became the means of introducing Christianity ...
... probably in consequence of the change made by Ergam'enes ; for the queen's confidential adviser went to worship at Jerusalem , and on his return ( A. D. 53 ) was converted by St. Philip , and became the means of introducing Christianity ...
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Page 771 - ... where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? and let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Page 40 - So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets. And it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.
Page 178 - John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire...
Page 179 - And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul : neither said any of them that aught of the things which he possessed was his own } but they had all things common.
Page 177 - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Page 179 - Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, las he was] calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Page 44 - Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her.
Page 179 - And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
Page 55 - For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus which smote him ; and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me : but they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.
Page 180 - And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time ; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.