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Sun, Moon and Stars: From the books of the Bible
Sun, Moon and Stars: From the books of the Bible
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The subject of Sun, Moon and Stars, based on thematic studies conducted by Fernando D’Amico and Jacques Wisman, is proposed in this book as a themed walk through the passages of Scripture from the Old and New Testament. The biblical text (KJV) is presented deliberately devoid of additional comments to offer an immediate and direct perception of the selected track.
The thematic reading of the biblical text opens to the reader as a fascinating experience that allows him to benefit in a short time, a surprising and rich picture of content.
The sky has always fascinated man. The sun and the moon have made life possible on earth and the stars have guided the destiny of entire nations. As part of the sacred scriptures, the stars take on a symbolic meaning full of mystery that fascinates and captivates the reader beyond measure.

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Release dateDec 2, 2011
ISBN9781465876676
Sun, Moon and Stars: From the books of the Bible
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Richard J. McQueen

Prof. Richard J. McQueen is deputy director and promoter editor of the Department of Thematic Studies at NIBS & CL - New Institute of Biblical Studies & Canon Law. The series "From the books of the Bible" is based on thematic studies conducted by Fernando D'Amico and Jacques Wisman, and has been designed according to a new method of direct approach to the amazing richness of the biblical text. This series comprises different thematic paths, on topics of current interest, each of which is preceded by a brief summary of Bible.

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    Sun, Moon and Stars - Richard J. McQueen

    Sun, Moon and Stars

    From the books of the Bible

    By Richard J. McQueen

    Fernando D’Amico

    Jacques Wisman

    © 2011, Richard J. McQueen

    Editor Promoter NIBS & CL

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    The existence of the Bible is a book for the people. It's the greatest benefit the human race has ever experienced. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity.

    Immanuel Kant

    INDEX

    Preface

    Short Summary of the Bible

    Chapter 1: Sun

    § Old Testament

    § New Testament

    Chapter 2: Moon

    § Old Testament

    § New Testament

    Chapter 3: Stars

    § Old Testament

    § New Testament

    Preface

    The subject of Sun, Moon and Stars, based on thematic studies conducted by Fernando D’Amico and Jacques Wisman, is proposed in this book as a themed walk through the passages of Scripture from the Old  and New Testament. The biblical text (KJV) is presented deliberately devoid of additional comments to offer an immediate and direct perception of the selected track.

    The thematic reading of the biblical text opens to the reader as a fascinating experience that allows him to benefit in a short time, a surprising and rich picture of content.

    The sky has always fascinated man. The sun and the moon have made life possible on earth and the stars have guided the destiny of entire nations. As part of the sacred scriptures, the stars take on a symbolic meaning full of mystery that fascinates and captivates the reader beyond measure.

    Richard J. McQueen

    Short Summary of the Bible

    THE OLD TESTAMENT

    THE PENTATEUCH

    GENESIS

    The word genesis signifies generation or origin and comes from the Greek translation of Genesis 2:4. It is an appropriate title for the first book of the Bible, which contains the record of the origin of the universe, the human race, family life, nations, sin redemption, etc. The first 11 chapters, which deal with primeval or pre-Patriarchal times, present the antecedents of Hebrew history from Adam to Abraham. The remaining chapters (12 - 50) are concerned with God’s dealings with the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Jacob’s son Joseph, all fathers of the people whom God has chosen to carry out His plan for the redemption of mankind. The book closes with these Chosen People in Egypt.

    EXODUS

    The name means going out or departure". While it refers to one of the most important events of the book, the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, other highly significant events are also found here, such as the oppression of the Chosen People in Egypt, the flight and call of Moses, and God’s covenant with the nation Israel at Sinai - an experience climaxed by His giving of the moral law (Ten Commandments) through Moses to the people. A code of secular laws is also included, and the latter part of the book contains an elaborate description of the sacred Ark of the Covenant and its ten (tabernacle), God’s place of dwelling among His people.

    LEVITICUS

    This book was so named because it treats of laws of service and worship of special importance to the Tribe of Levi. It has been aptly called the Handbook of the Priests. Many basic precepts of the New Testament are foreshadowed in this book, such as the seriousness of sin in God’s sight, the necessity of atonement for sin, the holiness of God, and the necessity of a mediator between God and man.

    NUMBERS

    The name of this book originated from the two numberings of the people related in it: the first at Sinai in the second year of the Exodus and another on the plains of Moab opposite Jericho in the 40th year. A better title is the one give by the Hebrew themselves, Bemidhbar ( In the Wilderness), for it describes the locale of the major events of the book. In all these events, the writer sees the guiding hand of God, sustaining, delivering, and keeping covenant with His people, as He prepares them for entrance into the land promised first to Abraham (Gen. 12:1ff).

    DEUTERONOMY

    The final book of the Pentateuch derives its English name from the Greek work deuteronomion, meaning the second law, or the law repeated. Deuteronomy is essentially Moses’ farewell address(es) to a new generation in which he summons them to hear the law of God, to be instructed in the application of its principles to the new circumstances awaiting them, and to renew intelligently the covenant God had made with their fathers - a covenant that must be faithfully observed as the condition of God’s blessings upon them in the Promised Land.

    THE HISTORICAL BOOKS

    JOSHUA

    This book serves as the connecting link

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