History Of Providence, As Manifested In Scripture: Or, Facts From Scripture Illustrative Of The Government Of God - Softcover

Alexander Carson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371633400 ISBN 13: 9780371633403

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

History Of Providence, As Manifested In Scripture: Or, Facts From Scripture Illustrative Of The Government Of God by Alexander Carson is a 19th-century theological exposition of how divine Providence governs world events. In the Preface, the author argues that Scripture and the Bible reveal God at work in daily life through providential ordering, and that wisdom, rather than human philosophy, should interpret events. The work proceeds as a sweeping collection of biblical cases—from Abraham and his famines, to Joseph in Egypt, to Moses, Esther, Daniel, and Jesus—each presented as evidence of God’s overruling plan. Carson shows that seemingly ordinary occurrences, such as misfortune, wealth, marriage arrangements, military campaigns, and even betrayals or miracles, are used by God to advance his purposes and to discipline, test, or bless his people. The book emphasizes the sovereignty of God over rulers, nations, and history, while warning against speculative attempts to read the mind of God. An anthology of providential readings, it aims to strengthen faith, bolster perseverance, and urge obedience to Scripture as the true guide to understanding the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371633400
• ISBN 13: 9780371633403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400