Excerpt from A History of the Hebrew Monarchy To avoid any mystery, and prevent future misconception, I will say plainly that I hold in my hands a letter from the late Editor of the North British Review, which fixes on the late Archbishop Whately the responsibility of a certain article, by which I was much aggrieved. But as it is not likely to be now read, I am glad to say no more about it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Handbook to the History of the Hebrew Monarchy, Vol. 1 of 2 This volume contains a series of thirty-one lessons, which are intended to illustrate the rise of the Hebrew monarchy from the birth of Samuel to the accession of Solomon, a period of more than a century and a half (1170-1015 ec). The lessons are based chiefly on the two books of Samuel, with selections from 1 Chronicles and the beginning of 1 Kings. As far as possible the text is printed continuously, the exceptions con sisting (l) Of some rearrangements of verses or chapters in order to illustrate a particular subject; (2) of omissions of matter which was not thought suitable for the teacher's purpose. Where such omissions have been made, a short summary of the subject matter has been given. The books of Samuel and Kings are evidently compiled from materials left by Samuel himself and other eminent prophets of Israel. The prophets were the national historians, and the Jews counted these books as belonging to the prophetical writings. The larger portion of them must have been compiled before the Captivity (see note on 1 Sam. Xxvii. Though it is, of course, unknown at what exact date, or under whose hand, they assumed their present shape. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Hebrew Monarchy "The Hebrew Monarchy" is the eleventh volume of "Carroll's Interpretation of the English Bible." They have been published in the following order: "Revelation," "Genesis," "Exodus-Leviticus," "Numbers to Ruth," "The Pastoral Epistles," "Daniel and the Inter-Biblical Period," "The Four Gospels," Volume I, "The Four Gospels," Volume II, "The Acts," and "James, Thessalonians, Corinthians." The present volume concerns itself with the transition period marking the change of the government of the Hebrew nation from that of the judges to that of the kings. Only three kings are considered - Saul, David and Solomon. The book is of intense interest from its opening sentence to its closing word. There is nothing known to me in the catalogue of commentaries covering this period that is more luminous or that holds a greater interest for the Bible student than the present volume. Not only does Dr. Carroll deal with the history, which in itself grips the reader with an enduring charm, but as he progresses in the interpretation of the history he brings to us lessons new and old out of the Divine Word that cannot fail to edify, enlighten, and strengthen every one who shall be so fortunate as to peruse these pages. In going over this manuscript and preparing it for publication I feel that I have been treading upon sacred ground. It was revised by Dr. Carroll in his last illness while he lay in bed, and the marks of his fast increasing infirmity of body abound throughout the volume. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Handbook to the History of the Hebrew Monarchy, Vol. 2: From the Accession of Solomon to the Captivity of Judah The same general principles have been followed in the notes and lessons in this volume as in the previous one, which ended with the accession of Solomon. The reader is referred to the Introduction Of that volume for a summary Of the sources of the history, and of the main ideas which should be our guide in teaching it. In this volume the Books of Chronicles have largely been made use Of. In many cases they add incidents and details which are not found in the Books of the Kings, while in some cases their narrative is simpler and more concise, and so better fitted for the comprehension of children. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Parallel History of the Jewish Monarchy, Vol. 2: The Divided Monarchy; 1 Kings 12 to 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 10-36 HE history of the Jewish Monarchy, as given in the Old Testament, is embodied in two narratives, compiled at different times and from different points of view. In the following pages they are combined. When two accounts of the same event are given, they are printed in parallel columns, so as to admit of comparison. When only one account is given, it is printed across the page in the usual way. To facilitate the finding of any given reign, the names of the kings are printed in heavy type the first time they occur on a page. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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