The Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus by John R. Macduff
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"The Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus" by John R. Macduff is a religious publication targeting a young audience, written in the mid-19th century. This book uses the biblical concept of Cities of Refuge—sanctuaries established in ancient Israel—to explore themes of salvation, refuge in Christ, and the significance of Jesus' name as a source of comfort and protection. In this work, Macduff articulates the theological underpinnings of these cities, with
each city representing a different aspect of Jesus Christ's character and mission. The author describes six Cities of Refuge—Kedesh, Shechem, Hebron, Bezer, Ramoth, and Golan—each associated with qualities like holiness, companionship, strength, and joy. Through vivid analogies and stories of individuals fleeing for safety, Macduff illustrates how Christ serves as the ultimate refuge for believers, emphasizing the emotional and spiritual security found in Him. The narrative encourages young readers to seek refuge in Jesus, reinforcing the central message that He is their protector and savior amid life's storms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macduff, John R. (John Ross), 1818-1895 |
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| Title |
The Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus A Sunday book for the young |
| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Bible. Old Testament -- Geography |
| Subject | Cities and towns -- Palestine |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25459 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25459-3 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 602 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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