Connexion of Sacred and Profane History: Being a Review of the Principal Events in the World, as They Bear Upon the State of Religion, from the Close of the Old Testament History, Till the Establishment of Christianity, Volume 3R. Carter, 1844 - Christianity |
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... Empire , or Kingdom of God , ( from 1 to 64 A. D. ) CHAPTER II . Page The Roman Empire Triumphant , ( from 14 to 54 A. D. ) CHAPTER III . 32 52 The Roman Empire Triumphant , continued , ( from 54 to 68 A. D. ) 123 CHAPTER IV . The Roman ...
... Empire , or Kingdom of God , ( from 1 to 64 A. D. ) CHAPTER II . Page The Roman Empire Triumphant , ( from 14 to 54 A. D. ) CHAPTER III . 32 52 The Roman Empire Triumphant , continued , ( from 54 to 68 A. D. ) 123 CHAPTER IV . The Roman ...
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... Roman Empire assumed no higher standard of religion and morals , any more than in learning and the arts , than what Greece afforded them ; and the Romans so sedulously imitated the enlightened sages of the Greeks that , before the death ...
... Roman Empire assumed no higher standard of religion and morals , any more than in learning and the arts , than what Greece afforded them ; and the Romans so sedulously imitated the enlightened sages of the Greeks that , before the death ...
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... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT . Or all who had apparent claims to succeed Augustus , Ti- berius , who actually ascended the throne , was perhaps the most appropriate instrument to sway the sceptre of that em- pire , whose proper emblem was ...
... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT . Or all who had apparent claims to succeed Augustus , Ti- berius , who actually ascended the throne , was perhaps the most appropriate instrument to sway the sceptre of that em- pire , whose proper emblem was ...
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... Roman colonies were sta- tioned to overawe them ; and several cities were built ; partic- ularly Drusomagus and Augusta , the modern Meningen and Augsburg . A few years later , Drusus had the happiness of ... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT . 53 33.
... Roman colonies were sta- tioned to overawe them ; and several cities were built ; partic- ularly Drusomagus and Augusta , the modern Meningen and Augsburg . A few years later , Drusus had the happiness of ... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT . 53 33.
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... empire . But in consequence of his republi- can principles , or more probably the influence of his mo- ther , he was less honoured by Augustus than his brother , whom the emperor , as well as all who knew him ... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT .
... empire . But in consequence of his republi- can principles , or more probably the influence of his mo- ther , he was less honoured by Augustus than his brother , whom the emperor , as well as all who knew him ... ROMAN EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT .
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Page 241 - The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.
Page 42 - Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me ? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
Page 239 - And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Page 13 - And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
Page 16 - O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance; and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say unto you that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Page 45 - And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Page 232 - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ : whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
Page 17 - What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Page 16 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Page 37 - And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.