Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-10-15
THE BEST OF FAMILY BIBLES.

The Secretary of the American Bible Society
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cred Scriptures is to be found.
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remarkable and unusnaily attractive features,
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Dr.. Smith's Dictionary OF the Bible. which is
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next a series of succinct aud carefully prepared
accounts of the various religious denominations
of the world. their history and teachings. The
Life of the Savior and the Lives of the Apostles
manner as to he of great service TO every reader
of the New Testament. The Wanderngs i'll
pie are critically and admirably described.
series of Scripture illustrations and Customs "f
Natural History, etc. Tho City of Jerusalem is
alsO described with great ninutcness Then
follow large numb of chronological and
other valuable tables designed to promote and
facilitate the study of the Sacred Scriptures
These tables are so numerous that we have not
The book is maRnificentlv illustrated with SUI
perb engravings by the great artist. Gustave
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The Family Record ard Marriage Certificate
beautiful specimens of lithOgraphing, and at
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The publishers realize the fact that family
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