The Divine Unity of Scripture

The Divine Unity of Scripture is a book written by Adolph Saphir that explores the idea of the Bible as a unified whole, despite being written over a period of thousands of years by multiple authors. Saphir argues that the Bible is not a collection of disconnected stories and teachings, but rather a cohesive narrative with a central message of God's redemption plan for humanity.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the historical background and context of the Bible, including the different genres of literature found within it. The second part delves into the theological themes and motifs that tie the Bible together, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation. The third part examines the practical implications of the Bible's unity, including the importance of studying and interpreting the text in light of its overarching message.Throughout the book, Saphir draws on his extensive knowledge of biblical languages and scholarship to provide a thorough and insightful analysis of the Bible's unity. He also incorporates personal anecdotes and reflections to make the book accessible and engaging to readers of all backgrounds.Overall, The Divine Unity of Scripture is a thought-provoking and illuminating exploration of the Bible's coherence and significance for Christians today.1896. This volume contains lectures delivered by Dr. Saphir in Kensington. They are, in some respects, the most important of all his writings, as they give, in connected form, his matured views of the relation of the two great divisions of the Bible. Contents: The Eternal Word and the Written Word; A Book Revelation an Intrinsic Necessity; The Relation of the Human, Historical, etc., Elements to the Divine; The Testimony of Jesus Considered-and Decisive; The Jews-as Custodians and Witnesses; Israel Since the Dispersion-An Evidence of the Truth of Prophecy; The Church of Christ Based on the Old Testament-The New Testament; Present Aspects of Doubt and Unbelief as Regards the Scripture; Alleged Discordance between the Old and New Testaments; The Perfect Harmony of the Old and New Testaments; The Books of Israel and of the Church Shown to be Organically Connected; Our Faith Based on Facts-and the Bible a Book of Facts; Objections to Miracle have no Basis in Reason; The Doctrinal, Typical, and Prophetical Aspects of the History of Israel; The Deep Spiritual Meaning of the Decalogue and of the whole Law; and The Jewish Ordinances Shown to Reveal Vividly the Gospel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.