Number in Scripture: Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significance - Hardcover

Bullinger, E W

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1169318819 ISBN 13: 9781169318816

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Number in Scripture: Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significance is a book written by E. W. Bullinger that explores the significance of numbers in the Bible. The author argues that numbers are not arbitrary but have a deeper meaning and purpose in the text. The book is divided into two parts: the first part examines the design and symbolism of numbers in the Bible, while the second part focuses on the spiritual significance of numbers. Bullinger delves into the meaning of specific numbers such as one, two, three, four, seven, ten, and twelve, and explains how they relate to biblical themes and concepts. He also explores the use of numbers in prophecy and how they can be used to interpret and understand the Bible. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style and includes numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the author's arguments. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in biblical numerology and the deeper meaning of the Bible.1894. The author attempts to compile a more complete explanation into the numbers found in scripture and the meanings within such numbers. He sets forth general principles and lends a few examples which illustrate each principle, as found within God's word. Part 1, Supernatural Design, discusses the works of God and the word of God, while Part 2 gives the spiritual significance of the ordinal numbers as well as other numbers found within the word of God.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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About the Author

E. W. Bullinger (1837-1913) was a direct descendant of Johann H. Bullinger, the Swiss reformer. Bullinger was a lifelong scholar and writer studying at King's College, London. In 1862 he was ordained in the Church of England. He is also the author of the notes and appendixes of The Companion Bible and the author of numerous works including Commentary on Revelation, Great Cloud of Witnesses, How to Enjoy the Bible, and Number in Scripture.

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Many writers, from the earliest of times, have called attention to the importance of the great subject of Number in Scripture. It has been dealt with, for the most part, in a fragmentary way. One has dealt with some particular number, such as "seven"; another has been content with a view of the primary numbers, and even when defining their significance, has given only one or two examples by way of illustration; another has confined himself to "symbolical numbers," such as 10, 40, 666, etc.; another has taken up such symbolical numbers in their relation to chronology or to prophecy; another has collected examples, but has dealt little with their meaning...

It is too much to hope that the present work should be free from these defects, which are inseparable from human infirmity. From one point of view it is a subject which must prove disappointing, at any rate to the author, for illustrations are continually being discovered; and yet, from another point of view, it would be blasphemy to suppose that such a work could be complete; for it would assume that the wonders of this mine could be exhuasted, and that its treasures could be all explored!

I must, therefore, be content with the setting forth of general principles, and with giving a few examples from God's Word which illustrate them, leaving others to extend the application of these principles and search out illustrations of them for themselves.

--from the Preface

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1169318819
• ISBN 13: 9781169318816
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318