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When Evangelical Protestants received the Revised Standard Version, certain texts regarding the virginity of Mary and other Old Testament passages whose Christian interpretation referred to Jesus did not follow traditional Evangelical translation.
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  • - If you like to know religion, you should read it. As atheist, I find it essential.
  • - God loves you even though you can't keep the laws he has set down

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This book contains not only the history of the Jewish people, but the Fall of mankind and how God intervenes to reconcile us to him. It could be called a love story, arcing over centuries as God tries to bring his children back.

This book is better described as a library- containing 66... read more

This book contains not only the history of the Jewish people, but the Fall of mankind and how God intervenes to reconcile us to him. It could be called a love story, arcing over centuries as God tries to bring his children back.

This book is better described as a library- containing 66 books in total, the writing style going from history, to law, to poetry, songs, and prophecies.

People edit see section history

  • Jesus: The Messiah and Savior for all mankind.
  • John: Apostle
  • Joseph: Dreamer
  • Paul: Once known as Saul, Paul followed Jesus after Jesus showed himself to Paul after his death.
  • Peter: An apostle of Jesus
  • Moses: Prophet, Hebrew who was once Prince of Egypt and gave that up to follow God.
  • David: 2nd King of Israel, considered one of Israel's greatest kings.
  • Saul: First King of Israel. (Not the same person as Paul)
  • Solomon: Third king of Israel, considered the wisest king to ever live as God had given Solomon the gift of wisdom.
  • Sarah: Is Abrahams wife. she laughed when God's angel told her she was going to have a baby. She did ad he name is Isac
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Psalms 46:10 Be Still, And know that I am God.”
  • “Genisis 1:1 "In the begining God created the heavens and the earth."”
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  • 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.b
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  • 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,a whob have been called according to his purpose.
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  • 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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  • 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,j that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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  • 4Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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  • 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
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  • 28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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  • 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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  • I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

The Middle East mainly.
  • Jerusalem: The Holy City for all three of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  • Bethlehem: The place where the Savior of Christians was born

First Sentence edit see section history

The first phrase in the Hebrew text of 1:1 is bereshith (&quot;in <the> beginning&quot;), which is also the Hebrew title of the book (books in ancient times customarily were named after their first word or two).

Table of Contents edit see section history

~ Old Testament ~
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
~ New Testament ~
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Salvation: It is the one that Lord Jesus <second person in the Holy Trinity, Son of the Living God> promised to everyone who believe in Him. Salvation primarily means cleansing of the soul to be worthy in living in the paradise/heaven alongside God, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
  • Cross: The symbol of Christ's passion and suffering in order to save the Chosen Ones from eternal damnation<or hell>.
  • Bread: In the Old Testament, when bread is spoken with , it symbolizes nourishment to one's body and giver of strength. In the New Testament, it had a new meaning. It symbolized Christ's body, a metaphor to the willingness of someone to take part on Him and follow him.
  • Forgiveness: Describe this theme.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 23 of 94 in Whitcoulls Top 100 (2011). (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Pillars of the Earth, and followed by The Book Thief.

This is book 6 of 95 in Telegraph Top 100 Books, 2008. (authoritative list)

Preceded by To Kill a Mockingbird, and followed by Wuthering Heights.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

Other Contributors:

  1. Moses - God told him what to write down, and he did.
  2. Saint Paul - Single handedly wrote most of the New Testament. Most of the letters are written by him.
  3. Joshua - Filled in a bit right after Moses died.
  4. Saint Luke - Wrote the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts

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Page Count: 726

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: 00-110780
  • Dewey: 220

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