ISBN: 9781154728767

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not … More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 2009-12 edition. Excerpt: ...to them all (ix, 11). Even wisdom seems of little value when the poor man''s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard (ix, 16). Nevertheless, actions are followed by their natural consequences, and Whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent will bite him; Whoso removeth a boundary-stone, will be hurt therewith: He that cleaveth a wooden fence, will be endangered thereby. Upon this painful view of life, which affords very little foundation either for a true philosophy or a wise rule of conduct, does our author build. Though his own observation has been so discouraging, yet, true to the religion of his nation, he advises a firm trust in the Almighty: Cast thy seed upon the waters, and thou shalt find it after many days; He that watcheth the wind will never sow; he that looketh to the clouds will never reap (xi, 4); Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth; for shortly the dust will return to earth as it was, and the spirit unto God who gave it. However, Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity; The words of the wise are a goad; Of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness to the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man (xii). The unknown writer of this book puts his remarks on the vanity of all earthly happiness, of riches, of pleasures, and of wisdom, into the mouth of Solomon, since nobody could be supposed better fitted to pronounce such an opinion than that most prosperous of monarchs. But the writer by no means wishes us to believe that he was the king of Israel, and he... Samuel Sharpe, Books, History, Historic Notes On The Books Of The Old And New Testaments Books>History The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London: Smith, Elder; Publication date: 1858; Subjects: Bible; Jews; Religion / Biblical Studies / General;<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 194 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=11mm, Gew.=290gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - G… More...

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 194 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=11mm, Gew.=290gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - General History], Kartoniert/Broschiert, Klappentext: The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London: Smith, Elder; Publication date: 1858; Subjects: Bible; Jews; Religion / Biblical Studies / General; The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London: Smith, Elder; Publication date: 1858; Subjects: Bible; Jews; Religion / Biblical Studies / General;<

ISBN: 9781154728767

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to r… More...

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. Books History~~General Historic-Notes-on-the-Books-of-the-Old-and-New-Testaments~~Samuel-Sharpe General Books LLC The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London: Smith, Elder; Publication date: 1858; Subjects: Bible; Jews; Religion / Biblical Studies / General;<