Aid to Bible understanding (1971)
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Aid to Bible Understanding
Aid to Bible Understanding
CONTAINING HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL FACTS CONCERNING BIBLE PERSONS, PEOPLES, PLACES, PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE, ACTIVITIES, AND SO FORTH
"Wisdom is the prime thing. Acquire wisdom; and with all that you acquire, acquire understanding." --Prov. 4:7.
PUBLISHERS
WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
OF NEW YORK, INC.
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
1,000,000 COPIES PRINTED
COPYRIGHT, 1971 by WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Printed in the United States of America
FOREWORD
God's message for mankind, contained in the Bible, was meant to be understood. Unfortunately, such understanding is notably rare today. The faith of many has been weakened by the pressures of modern times. Nevertheless, a steadily increasing number of persons now feel a definite and urgent need for gaining a clear understanding of the Bible. They want knowledge that is solid and reliable, facts on which to base their convictions and hope. They seek a guide for solving the everyday problems of life and for making right decisions in times of crisis. Above all, they are interested in God's promise of everlasting life and in knowing his requirements. (John 17:3) This information the Bible will give them, but they need to understand what they read. (Prov. 4:7:9) As a help, this publication Aid to Bible Understanding has been prepared.
The Bible account is made up of many features. People of many races and nations: what they said and did, their customs, emotions and their right or wrong worship; places: including lands, cities and villages, mountains, rivers and torrent valleys, with their native trees and plants, birds and animals; notable events: the rise and fall of empires and kingdoms, political conspiracies and oppressions, major battles; and, most important, the record of God's dealings with men: his mercy and miraculous saving acts, his judgments, promises and prophecies—all these things and many more have their place in the Bible record. They all have significance, and the more we know about them the clearer God's overall purpose can become to us.
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