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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 39: Nahum
The Challoner Revision
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Nahum
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 39: Nahum" is a prophetic book belonging to the Old Testament, translated from the Latin Vulgate. It was composed during an ancient period, likely around the 7th century BC. The central theme of the book revolves around the prophecy concerning the impending destruction of Nineveh, the once-great capital of the Assyrian empire, emphasizing God's judgment against wickedness and His protection of Israel. The Book of Nahum consists of three chapters that vividly depict the fall of Nineveh. Nahum, identified as a comforter, conveys God's wrath against the Assyrians, promising their complete destruction as a response to their violence and deceitful practices. The text begins by showcasing God's power and vengeance against His adversaries, followed by a detailed account of the siege and destruction of Nineveh, where chaos and loss of strength plague its inhabitants. Lastly, Nahum warns that, despite Nineveh’s former glory and alliances, their sinful deeds will result in overwhelming disgrace and ruin, illustrating the moral decline and inevitable demise of a nation straying from divine justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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