Moses and Aaron: Civil and Ecclesiastical Rites, Used by the Ancient Hebrews
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| Author | Goodwin, Thomas, 1587?-1642 |
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| Title | Moses and Aaron: Civil and Ecclesiastical Rites, Used by the Ancient Hebrews |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Jeff G., cbgrf and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "Moses and Aaron: Civil and Ecclesiastical Rites, Used by the Ancient Hebrews" by Thomas Godwyn is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The book delves into the civil and ecclesiastical customs of the ancient Hebrews, aiming to clarify obscure biblical texts through an exploration of their rites and practices. This text is especially valuable for those interested in Jewish history, religious studies, or biblical scholarship. The opening of the work establishes its intention by contextualizing the customs of the ancient Hebrews and introducing key themes. Godwyn emphasizes the significance of understanding these customs to unlock and appreciate the depths of Scripture. The introductory chapters outline the evolution of their government structures, the role of priests and judges, and the functions of different Hebrew social groups. As it sets the stage for a more profound exploration of Hebrew rites and their implications on biblical interpretation, the text suggests a thorough examination of historical practices, such as the history of the office of priesthood and the interaction between civil authorities and religious duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Worship in the Bible -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Judaism -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Judaism -- Customs and practices -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Rites and ceremonies in the Bible -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52639 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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