A Key to the Bible (Classic Reprint): Containing a Summary of Biblical Knowledge, and a Dictionary of All the Principal Words in the Old and New Testaments - Softcover

Thomas Timpson

 
9780282481445: A Key to the Bible (Classic Reprint): Containing a Summary of Biblical Knowledge, and a Dictionary of All the Principal Words in the Old and New Testaments

Synopsis

A clear, reference-style look at biblical chronology across major traditions. This edition examines how different traditions reckon key dates, from creation stories to the birth of Christ.

- It compares Hebrew, Septuagint, Samaritan Pentateuch, and other timelines to show where numbers diverate.
- It covers the period from Creation to the Deluge and from that event to Abraham, with attention to how scholars differ.
- It includes a chronological table and notes on the development of the Anno Domini system.
- It explains how lifespans and events are presented in parallel records to help readers see the bigger picture.

Ideal for readers of biblical history and chronology seeking a clear, comparative view of ancient timelines and their modern interpretations.

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9780365303435: A Key to the Bible: Containing a Summary of Biblical Knowledge, and a Dictionary of All the Principal Words in the Old and New Testaments (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0365303437 ISBN 13:  9780365303435
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019
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