| Author |
Moody, Dwight Lyman, 1837-1899 |
| LoC No. |
99001585
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| Title |
Men of the Bible
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Keith G. Richardson from pdf file kindly
provided at www.archive.org
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| Summary |
"Men of the Bible" by Dwight Lyman Moody is a theological work written in the late 19th century. This book explores the lives and characters of various biblical figures, focusing on their faith, challenges, and significant moments of surrender to God's will. Through a series of profound lessons, Moody emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and surrender in the context of biblical narratives, particularly looking at well-known figures such as Abraham and Moses. The opening of the book introduces the theme of surrender through the life of Abraham, establishing a strong foundation for the discussions to follow. Moody reflects on Abraham’s calls to leave his homeland and his willingness to trust in God’s promises, highlighting key moments such as Abraham's departure from Haran and his encounters in Canaan. He emphasizes the significance of unconditional obedience to God's will, suggesting that true faith often requires us to relinquish our own desires and plans. Through compelling anecdotes, Moody illustrates how Abraham's surrenders ultimately shaped his destiny and illustrates broader lessons applicable to the lives of readers today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30740 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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