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Illustrations Of The Holy Scriptures by George Paxton is a scholarly effort to illuminate biblical texts by examining the physical and cultural setting of the East. The author argues that understanding sacred geography, natural history, and eastern customs clarifies Scripture and the origins of biblical narratives. The volume foregrounds Sacred Geography in Part I, surveying Genesis-era settings and combining biblical text with classical authorities (Josephus, Diodorus, Strabo, Pliny, Arrian) and Hebrew etymology. It traces Eden, Ararat, Shinar, Babel, and postdiluvian dispersal, and discusses Nimrod’s kingdom, Babylon, and the rise and decline of imperial centers. The work aims to map biblical events to real places, assess language connections, and balance literal readings with cautious, devotional interpretation. It blends geography, ethnography, and antiquity to defend the divine origin of Scripture, while acknowledging risks of over-interpretation. The book also offers extended local surveys of Palestine’s topography, flora, climate, and animal life, providing a framework for understanding Scripture as history, prophecy, and moral instruction.
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Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures: Volume 1
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