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Anonymous |
| Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 34: Nahum
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Nahum
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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| Summary |
"The Bible, King James version, Book 34: Nahum" by Anonymous is a prophetic text attributed to the Old Testament, likely written during the late 7th century BCE. This book forms part of the biblical canon and functions as a prophetic book that conveys God's messages to the people, focusing on themes of divine justice and retribution. Nahum specifically addresses the city of Nineveh, foretelling its impending downfall due to its wickedness. In "Nahum," the author conveys a powerful message of judgment against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, which is described as a place of violence and immorality. The text opens with a declaration of God's jealousy and vengeance, emphasizing His wrath against those who oppose Him. Throughout the book, Nahum describes the inevitable destruction of Nineveh, utilizing vivid imagery of siege and desolation to illustrate the city's fate. The narrative contrasts the fate of the wicked city with the reassurance of divine protection for those who trust in God. Ultimately, Nahum serves as both a warning to the people of Nineveh and a message of hope for the faithful, affirming that God will bring justice to the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Nahum
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8034 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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