Grapes Of Eshcol: Or Gleanings From The Land Of Promise (1861)
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ISBN10: 1164661256
ISBN13: 9781164661252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164661252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Grapes of Eshcol: Or Gleanings from the Land of Promise is a book written by John Ross MacDuff and first published in 1861. The book is a collection of sermons and essays that explore the beauty and significance of the Promised Land, as described in the Bible. The title of the book is taken from the story of the twelve spies who were sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan and returned with a cluster of grapes so large that it required two men to carry it. The grapes were from a place called Eshcol, which became a symbol of the abundance and prosperity of the Promised Land.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the Promised Land. The first section explores the historical and geographical background of the land, while the second section focuses on the spiritual significance of the land and its connection to the Christian faith. The third section contains a series of sermons that examine the lives of various biblical figures who lived in the Promised Land, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Throughout the book, MacDuff emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God as the key to experiencing the blessings of the Promised Land. He also stresses the need for humility and obedience to God's will, as exemplified by the biblical figures he discusses. MacDuff's writing is characterized by its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the land and its people, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in biblical history and spirituality.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.
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