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Cowles, Henry
1803
1881
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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 is a religious examination of the first five books of the Bible written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the themes presented in the Pentateuch, focusing on the progressive nature of divine revelations of God to humanity, with a strong emphasis on moral implications and historical contexts. It aims to clarify common misconceptions while delving into the relationship between Biblical text and contemporary scientific inquiries. At the start of the text, Cowles outlines his rationale for addressing the Pentateuch thematically rather than strictly textually. He expresses his intention to tackle the moral and critical dimensions of key themes while also addressing popular objections and misconceptions, particularly regarding Genesis and its relevance to modern science. Cowles suggests that the complexity of divine revelation requires a thoughtful and multi-faceted approach, inviting readers to engage with the text meaningfully while considering its historical context and its implications for understanding God and His works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Bible. Pentateuch -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Category: Religion/Spirituality
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