There is a growing body of literature in almost every area of biblical studies except numerology. The result is that an important subject has fallen into disrepute. To solve this problem John Davis explains the conventional, rhetorical, symbolic, and mystical use of numbers in this study of the structure and syntax of biblical numbers.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best available work on Biblical Numerology, IMO,
By djdjdjdjdjdj9 "djdjdjdjdjdj9" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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John Davis explores the often mysterious realm of biblical numerology without "straining at gnats [and/or] swallowing camels," so to speak. There are many other works available (E. W. Bullinger's "Number in Scripture," Johnston's "Numbers in the Bible," etc.) which are far too unreliable and utilize biblical numerology to explain or teach one's own dogmas. John Davis, however, approaches biblical numerology from a very open, birds-eye-view standpoint, and gives clear, concise examples of usage, history, and even the future of numerological interpretation for the bible student. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had interest in biblical numerology.The book itself is small and at a good price; worth every penny.
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Very theological,
By Lonnie S. Jenkins (Lima, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Biblical Numerology: A Basic Study of the Use of Numbers in the Bible (Paperback)
As I read, I was thinking, "This man approaches this subject like a seminary teacher." (I had not read the back cover.)His research to write this book was extensive. His conclusions are in accord with his profession,'theological'... [cold, formal, intellectual] leaving no room for revelation, no room for the Holy Ghost teacher; only what the mind can put together from study. "It is our conclusion" he writes, " that the mystical or symbolical interpretation of numbers has little place in a sound system of hermeneutics. ... the Bible does not use numbers in a mystical sense." (Pages 124 /155) Jesus comments on this sort of approach in Matthew 11:25 "At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes." The church is built on revelation from the Father, [and it will match the written Word] not study alone . Matthew 16:13 / John 6:44 - 45
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent resource on a difficult subject,
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How can we maintain a high view of scripture, especially the OT, while being honest about some of the challenges including all the countings made by a group of people (Israel) who had no numbering system? This readable, scholarly work will help layperson and theologian alike.
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The writer's interest in the subject of Biblical numbers has extended over a number of years, but it has been the constant confrontation with numerical problems in the Bible and the realization that there was a serious lack of adequate materials on this subject that has stimulated acute interest in analyzing these problems systematically. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages:
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The writer's interest in the subject of Biblical numbers has extended over a number of years, but it has been the constant confrontation with numerical problems in the Bible and the realization that there was a serious lack of adequate materials on this subject that has stimulated acute interest in analyzing these problems systematically. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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