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A Dissertation On The Prophetic Scriptures, Chiefly Those Of A Chronological Character - Softcover

Matthew Habershon

 
9780461979046: A Dissertation On The Prophetic Scriptures, Chiefly Those Of A Chronological Character

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A Dissertation On The Prophetic Scriptures, Chiefly Those Of A Chronological Character; Shewing Their Aspect On The Present Times, And On The Destinies Of The Jewish Nation by Matthew Habershon. This 1834 treatise develops a method of biblical prophecy organized around chronological periods and symbolic visions. Habershon presents seven sequential periods (Period I–VII) and two parallel streams—historical empires (Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome) and religious-political powers (Popery, Mohammedanism, Infidelity)—as a framework for interpreting the Seals, Trumpets, and Vials of Revelation. He argues for double commencements and double terminations of key prophecies, foresees a near “Time of the End,” and anticipates a Millennium, including the restoration of the Jewish nation. The work is illustrated by charts and draws on authorities such as Mede, Newton, Faber, Horsley, and Cuninghame. First published in London in 1834, it seeks to map current events to prophetic fulfillments, urging readers to watch for coming judgments and the ultimate triumph of Christ’s kingdom.

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