The Pentateuch, in Its Progressive Revelations of God to Men

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The Pentateuch, in Its Progressive Revelations of God to Men

by Henry Cowles

EN·~16 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total

PREFACE.

12:19

INTRODUCTION. THE REVELATIONS OF GOD TO MEN PROGRESSIVE.

13:15

CHAPTER I. CREATION.

1:30:27

CHAPTER II. THE ANTIQUITY OF MAN.

23:44

CHAPTER III. HEBREW CHRONOLOGY.

24:17

CHAPTER IV. THE ANTIQUITY OF MAN RESUMED.

10:25

CHAPTER V. THE SABBATH.

9:03

CHAPTER VI. THE EVENTS OF EDEN.

24:09

CHAPTER VII. FROM THE FALL TO THE FLOOD.

16:14

CHAPTER VIII. THE FLOOD.

17:27

Description

This work takes a fresh, thematic route through the first five books of the Bible, aiming to bring the ancient stories into clear conversation with modern thought. The author sets aside line‑by‑line criticism in favor of exploring the big ideas—creation, covenant, law, and moral purpose—while addressing common doubts that arise when scripture meets contemporary science. Readers are invited to see how the moral teachings emerge as progressive revelations meant to guide humanity.

The discussion turns to the opening chapters of Genesis, weighing linguistic clues, geological findings, and the challenges posed by evolutionary theory. It also surveys the archaeological record and ancient chronologies to tackle questions about the age of humanity and the lineage of Adam. By weaving together biblical exegesis, historical evidence, and scientific insight, the book seeks to dissolve lingering tensions and rekindle enthusiasm for a thoughtful, spiritually grounded study of the Pentateuch.

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Language

en

Duration

~16 hours (933K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Hulse, Bryan Ness 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.)

Release date

Jan 25, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Henry Cowles

1803–1881

A longtime Oberlin theologian and Bible commentator, he wrote with the practical aim of helping both pastors and everyday readers. His life also tied scholarship to reform, including outspoken support for abolition.

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