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Milligan, George
1860
1934
Adeney, Walter F. (Walter Frederic)
1849
1920
Adeney, W. F. (Walter Frederic)
Gibbon, J. Morgan (James Morgan)
1855
1932
Gibbon, J. M. (James Morgan)
Gibbon, James Morgan
Greenhough, J. G. (John Gershom)
Greenhough, John Gershom
Lewis, H. Elvet (Howell Elvet)
1860
1953
Lewis, Howell Elvet
Elfed
Rowland, Alfred
1840
1925
Rowlands, David
1836
1907
Rowlands, D.
Dewi Môn
Dewi Mon
Môn, Dewi
Townsend, W. J. (William John)
1835
1915
Townsend, William John
Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Characters
Enoch / W.J. Townsend -- Eldad and Medad / A. Rowland -- Barzillai / G. Milligan -- Adonijah / A. Rowland -- Hiram / W.J. Townsend -- Jeroboam / A. Rowland -- Asa / A. Rowland -- Ahaziah / J.G. Greenhough -- Gehazi / J.M. Gibbon -- Hazael / J.G. Greenhough -- Manasseh / J.G. Greenhough -- Amaziah / J.G. Greenhough -- Jabez / J.G. Greenhough -- Simeon / H.E. Lewis -- Pontius Pilate / W.F. Adeney -- Barabbas / J.G. Greenhough -- Joseph of Arimathea / A. Rowland -- Philip, the Evangelist / G. Milligan -- Ananias and Sapphira / G. Milligan -- Demas / D. Rowlands.
E-text prepared by Al Haines
"Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Characters" by George Milligan et al. is a collection of character studies centered on various lesser-known figures from the Bible, written in the early 20th century. The work surveys these biblical characters through distinct essays, exploring their lives, virtues, and significant contributions to biblical history. The initial chapters focus on characters like Enoch and Barzillai, offering insights into their moral character and the contexts of their actions. The opening of the text introduces Enoch, highlighting his unique position as a devout man who "walked with God" and did not experience death, symbolizing unwavering faith and righteousness. The essay emphasizes Enoch’s companionship with God and the implications of his piety on his family life, illustrating that true spirituality can manifest amid everyday responsibilities. Following this, the text begins to delve into the story of Eldad and Medad, other significant biblical figures, offering glimpses into their contributions to the understanding of divine grace and spiritual empowerment within the community. This initial exploration sets the stage for a rich examination of lesser-known biblical figures and their spiritual significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Bible -- Biography
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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