A Key to the Bible (Classic Reprint): Containing a Summary of Biblical Knowledge, and a Dictionary of All the Principal Words in the Old and New ... the Old and New Testaments (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Timpson, Thomas

 
9780282481445: A Key to the Bible (Classic Reprint): Containing a Summary of Biblical Knowledge, and a Dictionary of All the Principal Words in the Old and New ... the Old and New Testaments (Classic Reprint)

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Explore how ancient timelines differ across major traditions and what it means for biblical history.

This concise guide presents a comparative look at chronicling the world from creation to Christ, tracing how Hebrew, Samaritan, Greek, and other reckonings shaped timelines. It highlights key disagreements, frames the scope of periods, and offers a clear reference for readers seeking a practical overview rather than a single narrative.

Readers will find a structured timeline, brief explanations of differing calculations, and quick references to where the major date ranges begin and end. The edition emphasizes how timeline choices influence interpretation and understanding of biblical history.

  • Clear, side‑by‑side comparisons of major chronology systems
  • Explanations of how and why dates differ across traditions
  • Guided pathways for using the table of periods a practical reference
  • Context for the evolution of common era dating and its early critics

Ideal for readers of biblical history, chronology, and comparative religious studies who want a practical, approachable reference.

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ISBN 10:  0365303437 ISBN 13:  9780365303435
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
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