Commentaries on the Laws of the Ancient Hebrews: With an Introductory Essay on Civil Society and Government |
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... religion of Moses , the religion of Christ never would have been given to the world . It is , therefore , in a certain sense , undoubtedly true , that we owe to the Mosaic code the greater part of the light , which we this day enjoy ...
... religion of Moses , the religion of Christ never would have been given to the world . It is , therefore , in a certain sense , undoubtedly true , that we owe to the Mosaic code the greater part of the light , which we this day enjoy ...
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... religious class of the community , who have imbibed very erroneous notions upon some of the subjects on which you treat , and I think the general perusal of your production will have a tendency to prevent the spread of those errors ...
... religious class of the community , who have imbibed very erroneous notions upon some of the subjects on which you treat , and I think the general perusal of your production will have a tendency to prevent the spread of those errors ...
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... religion , which teaches our relations to the Creator , and the science of morality , which explains our relations to our fellow men , is the science of government , which unfolds our relations and duties as members of civil society ...
... religion , which teaches our relations to the Creator , and the science of morality , which explains our relations to our fellow men , is the science of government , which unfolds our relations and duties as members of civil society ...
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... religious obligation , a tribute due to heaven , because he . ministers in the person of the ruler . The proof - texts , affirming these positions , are numerous , in both the Old Testament and the New . But we must content ourselves ...
... religious obligation , a tribute due to heaven , because he . ministers in the person of the ruler . The proof - texts , affirming these positions , are numerous , in both the Old Testament and the New . But we must content ourselves ...
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... religious duty , vs. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; that conscience , more than fear , ought to constrain us to obe- dience , v . 5 ; that punishment is in its nature vindictive ; it is a vindication of justice , and therefore not wholly for the deter ...
... religious duty , vs. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; that conscience , more than fear , ought to constrain us to obe- dience , v . 5 ; that punishment is in its nature vindictive ; it is a vindication of justice , and therefore not wholly for the deter ...
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Page 462 - The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Page 431 - In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, the chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, the bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs...
Page 471 - Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God ? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old ? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul...
Page 56 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 291 - But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Page 297 - The wicked is driven away in his wickedness : but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Page 247 - Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.
Page 57 - All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Page 296 - For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. 15 If I say I will speak thus ; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me. 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God, then understood I their end.
Page 539 - And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay thine hand upon him...