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MacDuff A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace
MacDuff A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace MacDuff explains some aspects of God’s Providence and Grace. This work is based on Jesus encounter with the woman at the well. Some of his chapters are the needs be, the weary pilgrim, the drawer of water, conference, rival races, the gift of God, the well is deep, the contrast, the first evasion and reply, the second evasion and reply, the moments of silence, the home missionary, and the heavenly food and the field of harvest.
A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace
Noontide at Sychar (The story of Jacob’s well)
By John MacDuff, 1877
In this 14 chapter book, MacDuff explains some aspects of God’s Providence and Grace. This work is based on Jesus encounter with the woman at the well. Some of his chapters are the needs be, the weary pilgrim, the drawer of water, conference, rival races, the gift of God, the well is deep, the contrast, the first evasiona nd reply, the second evasion and reply, the moments of silence, the home missionary, and the heavenly food and the field of harvest. Continue reading
Anon – New England Primer
The New England Primer
[1843]
This was a standard reader in New England in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was apparently used in both public and Sunday (religious) schools. At that time children of all ages studied in the same classroom, so it has portions oriented towards younger and older students.
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Josephus, F. – Complete Works of Flavius Josephus
The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus
by Flavius Josephus.
The works of Josephus were studied for nearly 2,000 years by scholars, pastors, students, and everybody interested in history. Josephus writes in enlightened and provocative style. He offers information about individuals, groups, customs and geographical places. His writings provide a significant, extra-biblical account of the Maccabees, the Hasmonean dynasty and the rise of Herod the Great. He makes references to the Sadducees, Jewish High Priests of the time, Pharisees and Essenes, the Herodian Temple, the Zealots, and to such figures as Pontius Pilate, Herod the Great, Agrippa I and Agrippa II, John the Baptist, James the brother of Jesus. The Josephus’ books provide the most important contemporary reference to Jesus Christ.
Bunyan, J. – Christian Behavior
Christian Behavior
Being the fruits of true Christianity: Teaching husbands, wives, parents, children, masters, servants, etc., how to walk so as to please GOD.
by John Bunyan
1674.
Written in 1663, while imprisoned in Bedford Prison.
This was John Bunyan’s third book during his first incarceration.
Edited by George Offor. Continue reading