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Dali Migi

The Grand Secretary's Wife Has Space

Lu Jiao, a female military doctor in the 21st century, transmigrated into a book and became the vicious mother of the four villains and the early deceased wife of the future's Lord Grand Secretary. The four little villains in the book will become the big villains who do all kinds of evil and kill people without blinking an eye and in the end, they were killed by the hero and heroine. In order to take revenge for his son, this Lord Grand Secretary transformed into the most heinous villain Boss, and he did evil until he was killed in the end. Lu Jiao looked at the four little peas who had only reached her knees. Then looked at the Lord Grand Secretary, who was paralyzed in bed. Forget it, she did a good deed to straighten little peas. By the way, she could also heal the Lord Grand Secretary. Unexpectedly, the four little beans and the future's Lord Grand Secretary only wanted to kill her now, choking her neck in the middle of the night, piercing her aorta with broken porcelain pieces, and poisoning her food. Lu Jiao was angry:"This lady is quitting. If you like blackening, blacken it up." The four little peas hugged her and didn't let go: "Mother, don't go away. We will be obedient in the future." The future's Lord Grand Secretary put his arms around her with bloodshot eyes and said, "Jiaojiao, give you my heart, give you my life, don't go!" Later, her husband became the chief assistant of the dynasty. One of her sons became the minister of Dali Temple, one son became a general, one son became a genius doctor, and another son became the emperor of Dazhou, and she lived to be the queen mother! (T/N: First Assistant/Grand Secretary: The chief scholar of the dynasty, who has relatively special power and status in the cabinet.) Genre: Ancient Romance♡ /Business and Farming Tags: #ancient #baby #doctor #loveaftermarriage #spatial #transmigration #villain Total Chapters: 1070 This is a fan translated version of a Chinese novel. :) Real Author: Yu Xiaotong All translations have been done by me(LittleForest).♡ Please support the real author~ IMPORTANT: Due to certain issues, this story is being continued in another book titled 'The First Assistant's Wife Has Space' which can be found in my profile. https://www.webnovel.com/book/22669480005677605 Please continue reading there~
LilForest · 32.6K Views

The Gospel of John

The Gospel according to John is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. It is highly literary and symbolic. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows out of a different circle and tradition. It was probably written in the 90s of the first century. The Gospel of John begins with a magnificent prologue, which states many of the major themes and motifs of the gospel, much as an overture does for a musical work. The prologue proclaims Jesus as the preexistent and incarnate Word of God who has revealed the Father to us. The rest of the first chapter forms the introduction to the gospel proper and consists of the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus (there is no baptism of Jesus in this gospel—John simply points him out as the Lamb of God), followed by stories of the call of the first disciples, in which various titles predicated of Jesus in the early church are presented. The gospel narrative contains a series of “signs”—the gospel’s word for the wondrous deeds of Jesus. The author is primarily interested in the significance of these deeds, and so interprets them for the reader by various reflections, narratives, and discourses. The first sign is the transformation of water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1–11); this represents the replacement of the Jewish ceremonial washings and symbolizes the entire creative and transforming work of Jesus. The second sign, the cure of the royal official’s son (Jn 4:46–54) simply by the word of Jesus at a distance, signifies the power of Jesus’ life-giving word. The same theme is further developed by other signs, probably for a total of seven. The third sign, the cure of the paralytic at the pool with five porticoes in chap. 5, continues the theme of water offering newness of life. In the preceding chapter, to the woman at the well in Samaria Jesus had offered living water springing up to eternal life, a symbol of the revelation that Jesus brings; here Jesus’ life-giving word replaces the water of the pool that failed to bring life. Jn 6 contains two signs, the multiplication of loaves and the walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee. These signs are connected much as the manna and the crossing of the Red Sea are in the Passover narrative and symbolize a new exodus. The multiplication of the loaves is interpreted for the reader by the discourse that follows, where the bread of life is used first as a figure for the revelation of God in Jesus and then for the Eucharist. After a series of dialogues reflecting Jesus’ debates with the Jewish authorities at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jn 7; 8, the sixth sign is presented in Jn 9, the sign of the young man born blind. This is a narrative illustration of the theme of conflict in the preceding two chapters; it proclaims the triumph of light over darkness, as Jesus is presented as the Light of the world. This is interpreted by a narrative of controversy between the Pharisees and the young man who had been given his sight by Jesus, ending with a discussion of spiritual blindness and spelling out the symbolic meaning of the cure. And finally, the seventh sign, the raising of Lazarus in chap. 11, is the climax of signs. Lazarus is presented as a token of the real life that Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, who will now ironically be put to death because of his gift of life to Lazarus, will give to all who believe in him once he has been raised from the dead.
Dali098 · 64.6K Views

The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel according to Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that continues the biblical history of God’s dealings with humanity found in the Old Testament, showing how God’s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus and how the salvation promised to Israel and accomplished by Jesus has been extended to the Gentiles. The stated purpose of the two volumes is to provide Theophilus and others like him with certainty—assurance—about earlier instruction they have received. To accomplish his purpose, Luke shows that the preaching and teaching of the representatives of the early church are grounded in the preaching and teaching of Jesus, who during his historical ministry prepared his specially chosen followers and commissioned them to be witnesses to his resurrection and to all else that he did. This continuity between the historical ministry of Jesus and the ministry of the apostles is Luke’s way of guaranteeing the fidelity of the Church’s teaching to the teaching of Jesus. Luke’s story of Jesus and the church is dominated by a historical perspective. This history is first of all salvation history. God’s divine plan for human salvation was accomplished during the period of Jesus, who through the events of his life fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, and this salvation is now extended to all humanity in the period of the church. This salvation history, moreover, is a part of human history. Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to events in contemporary Palestinian history for, as Paul says, “this was not done in a corner.” Finally, Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to contemporaneous church history. Luke is concerned with presenting Christianity as a legitimate form of worship in the Roman world, a religion that is capable of meeting the spiritual needs of a world empire like that of Rome. To this end, Luke depicts the Roman governor Pilate declaring Jesus innocent of any wrongdoing three times. At the same time Luke argues in Acts that Christianity is the logical development and proper fulfillment of Judaism and is therefore deserving of the same toleration and freedom traditionally accorded Judaism by Rome. The prominence given to the period of the church in the story has important consequences for Luke’s interpretation of the teachings of Jesus. By presenting the time of the church as a distinct phase of salvation history, Luke accordingly shifts the early Christian emphasis away from the expectation of an imminent parousia to the day-to-day concerns of the Christian community in the world. He does this in the gospel by regularly emphasizing the words “each day” in the sayings of Jesus. Although Luke still believes the parousia to be a reality that will come unexpectedly, he is more concerned with presenting the words and deeds of Jesus as guides for the conduct of Christian disciples in the interim period between the ascension and the parousia and with presenting Jesus himself as the model of Christian life and piety. Throughout the gospel, Luke calls upon the Christian disciple to identify with the master Jesus, who is caring and tender toward the poor and lowly, the outcast, the sinner, and the afflicted, toward all those who recognize their dependence on God, but who is severe toward the proud and self-righteous, and particularly toward those who place their material wealth before the service of God and his people. No gospel writer is more concerned than Luke with the mercy and compassion of Jesus. No gospel writer is more concerned with the role of the Spirit in the life of Jesus and the Christian disciple, with the importance of prayer, or with Jesus’ concern for women. While Jesus calls all humanity to repent, he is particularly demanding of those who would be his disciples. Of them he demands absolute and total detachment from family and material possessions. To all who respond in faith and repentance to the word Jesus preaches, he brings salvation and peace and life.
Dali098 · 112.1K Views

a love that never fades(TAGALOG) (BL)

ALTNF 1 Ben Cariaga's POV "Ano na, asan ka na?" Sabi ko dahil hindi ko na talaga siya makita. Asan na ba siya? Masyado nang mataas ang narating niya! Mamaya mahulog to eh. "Wait, teka lang babi! Ang kati ng likod ko. Jan ka lang!" Sigaw niya mula sa itaas ng puno. Sa totoo lang, kanina pa ako nangangalay dito. Paano ba naman, kanina ko pa bitbit ang pagkalaki-laking bayong na 'to na naglalaman ng mangga. Yep, nasa mango-hunting kami ngayon ni Kristal. "Ano na bes? Nakakangalay na! Asan ka ba? You are nowhere to be found!" Sigaw ko. "Nandito ako, look!" Hinanap ko siya sa itaas pero hindi ko talaga siya makita. Masyado kasing maraming sanga ang nakaharang. Maya-maya ay may ginalaw-galaw siyang mga sanga at hinanap ko iyon. Nang makita ko ito ay ako ang nalula sa sobrang taas. "Hala Kristal! Gagi ka ba? Ang taas mo masyado! Bumaba ka na dyan, bago ka pa mahulog at masisi pa ako ng masungit mong mudrakels dahil ako ang nagpaakyat sa'yo dyan!" Sigaw ko sa kanya. "Babi, magtiwala ka sa akin. Kaya ko 'to. Ang dami kaya dito. Ready mo na yang bayong, dali!" Sabi niya. I frowned. Ano ba 'yan, bigat na bigat na nga ako dito tas biglang change location. Huhu. Hinanda ko na ang dala-dala kong bayong. Tama siya, ang dami ngang bunga ng mangga sa pwesto niya. Kumpul-kumpol at malalaki na. Sana lang hindi pa hinog ang mga 'yam. "Kris, ang dami masyado. Bawasan mo. Baka sa ulo ko tumama 'yan imbes na shumoot sa bayong." She chuckled, "Ok." At hinulog na niya isa-isa yung mga mangga. Marami-rami rin kaming nakuha. No, marami talaga kaming nakuha. Samantalang kami lang din naman ni Kristal ang mangangain nito. You know, summer. Ang sarap ng may mangangata. "Marami rin tayong nakuha. Tirahan natin si kuya Japs ng lima." Sabi ko. Bumaba na si Kristal sa ng puno nang walang kahirap-hirap. Taong unggoy 'yan eh. Kayang umakyat ng puno kahit gaano kataas ng effortless. Kahit maliit na babae yan si Kristal wag mong mamaliitin yan. Maraming 'yang kayang gawin sa buhay. "Tatlo lang? Gawin mo nang sampu." Sabi niya. I gave her a meaningful look, "Ok, ok, fine, fine. Crush mo eh." "Huh? C-crush ka diyan, wala akong crush no." She said, blushing. "Asus, oke, sabi mo eh." Sabi ko naman. Nagligpit na kami ng mga pinanguha namin at umuwi na rin kami. Bago ang lahat. Ben Cariaga ang pangalan ko. Si Kristal naman itong kasama ko. Kristal used to call me "Babi" dahil, wala lang. Trip lang daw niya. Kami 'yung tipong unexpected best friends kasi pagkalipat na pagkalipat nila dito, inapproach niya kaagad ako. Then ayun, instant BFFs. Minsan tinanong niya ako if I'm a gay. Napansin niya daw sa behaviour ko at way ko ng pagsasalita.
johndrewmac · 67.8K Views

My Billionaire Fiance

Kristy Aguilar POV: Mag isa lang akong naka upo dito sa bench inaantay yung best friend kong si Carla gusto ko kase magpasama sa kanya manood ng laro ni Scott. Si Scott yung lalaking gustong gusto ko since Elementary palang ako ngayon High School na kami pero gusto kopa din siya kung gusto pa nga din ba ang matatawag dito sa nararamdaman ko Wala naman kase akong pag asa doon kay Scott eh baka nga hindi niya ako kilala eh. Tinignan ko yung suot ko hyst malabo talaga na magustuhan at makilala ako ni Scott sa suot koba naman na ito malabong mapansin niya ako eh puro mga sexy na babae nakakasama niya eh ako naka suot lang lagi ng pants at loose shirt then rubber shoes samahan pa ng thick eye glasses ko with braces hyst malabo na talaga nasabi ko nalang sa isip ko at lumingon sa gilid ko Nagulat ako sa nakita ko si Scott naglalakad parang papunta siya sa pwesto ko hala anong gagawin ko nagpapanic na aniya ko sa sarili ko sabay tayo at takbo palabas ng gate bahala na tatawagan ko nalang si carla at dito ko nalang aantayin sa labas Ganito lagi ang nangyayari sa tuwing nakikita ko si Scott malapit saken napapatakbo ako paalis ewan koba kinakabahan kase talaga ako eh Bat kaya ako balak lapitan ni Scott tanong ko nalang sa sarili ko Pero teka bat naman ako lalapitan ni Scott eh hindi naman niya ako kilala baka may ibang lalapitan si Scott iniisip ko kung may iba pabang nakaupo sa bench maliban saken Ay oo tama baka yung babae sa kabilang bench na nakaupo malapit lang saken hyst anubayan kristy ang assuming mo nakakahiya  tapa tampal nalang ako sa noo ko sabay buntong hininga Hay naku matawagan na nga lang si Carla at baka andoon nayun  kinuha ko nalang yung cellphone ko sa bagpack ko at tinawagan si Carla at nang makauwi na kami hindi nalang muna ako manonood ng laro ni Scott ngayon lang naman ako hindi makakanood eh hyst ano ba naman kase yan self eh napabuntong hininga nalang ulit ako. Nang sagutin ni Carla ang tawag ko sabay den nito ang pagdating ng sundo ko "Carla asan kana? Andito ako sa labas ng gate dito nalang kita aantayin " " palabas na ako " sagot nito "sige andito naden si Manong Andoy dalian mo" sagot ko dito at pinutol na yung tawag madalas si Carla sumabay samin pag uwi malapit lang kase yung bahay nila samin dalawang kanto lang ang pagitan bago ang amin kaya sumasabay nalang siya.  Scott Corden POV: " bakit tumakbo yun anubayan sayang naman tong chocolate na dala ko" nasabi ko nalang sa sarili ko at bumuntong hininga habang nakatingin sa babaeng tumatakbo palabas ng gate .
Rayza_Vasquez · 3K Views

Hou Dali's Criminal Investigation Journal

Spanning 39 major criminal cases, 68 crime scenes, 107 investigative techniques, and involving 614 people, Huo Dali's criminal investigation notes will bring you back to the real crime scenes, meticulously reconstructing every murder case from the initial investigation, evidence collection, and suspect apprehension, all the way through to solving the case. For 16 years, driven by love, Huo Dali relentlessly pursued justice, facing life and death situations multiple times. He sharpened his mind into a computer and trained his eyes into a microscope, meticulously identifying key information at crime scenes and during autopsies. With an extraordinary level of observational skills, he often managed to sift through the intricate web of social connections, pinpointing the behavioral characteristics and upbringing of the suspects, and ultimately bringing them to justice. Huo Dali’s approach to solving crimes is nothing short of a transformation of his abilities to near-superhuman levels. His determination and unyielding belief in cracking every murder case have propelled him from a novice into a walking encyclopedia of criminal investigation. Huo Dali's journey is not just about solving crimes; it’s a testament to the power of relentless pursuit, acute observation, and deep analytical thinking. His 16-year quest for justice, which saw him push his physical and mental limits, has become a legend in the field of criminal investigation. His meticulousness in identifying and tracking down criminals, often before they even realized they were being hunted, is a masterclass in the art of detection. Through years of handling the most complex and gruesome cases, Huo Dali's methods evolved from the conventional to the extraordinary. His criminal investigation notes are a treasure trove of detective techniques, from the traditional to the innovative. They showcase his ability to decode the most cryptic of clues and his unmatched skill in navigating the murky waters of human relationships to unearth the truth. His work reflects a deep understanding of human nature and the dark paths that lead individuals to commit crimes. With each case, Huo Dali would immerse himself in the psyche of the perpetrator, understanding their motivations and predicting their next moves. His success rate is a testament to his deep understanding of criminal psychology and his ability to think several steps ahead of the perpetrators. What sets Huo Dali apart is his unwavering commitment to justice. Even when facing the most daunting challenges, he never lost sight of his ultimate goal: to bring the perpetrators to justice and bring peace to the victims’ families. His journey from a rookie detective to a seasoned investigator is one of perseverance, intelligence, and a relentless drive to solve the unsolvable. In conclusion, Huo Dali’s criminal investigation notes are more than just a record of solved cases; they are a blueprint for aspiring detectives. His story is an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of observation, dedication, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. As he continues to uncover the truth behind every crime, Huo Dali's legacy as a master detective only grows stronger.
Daoist5gUZ4g · 4.3K Views

Setelah Semua Dirampas, Dia Kembali Sebagai Dewa

[Manis, Memuaskan, dan Penuh Gairah; Manja Berkelompok; Siksa Para Playboy] Si Fuqing membuka matanya untuk menemukan bahwa keberuntungannya telah dicuri. Semua orang juga ingin dia keluar dari industri hiburan. Setelah mendapatkan kesempatan kedua dalam hidup, kali ini dia hanya ingin berdiam diri. Namun, beberapa orang yang tidak tahu diri terus mencoba memanfaatkan ketenarannya tanpa memiliki bakat yang sebenarnya. Ini tidak bisa dibiarkan. Dia harus melakukan sesuatu tentang mereka. Si Fuqing mencubit pergelangan tangannya dan mengambil tindakan. Setelah itu, internet mengecamnya karena cukup tak tahu malu untuk mendekati Yu Yao, dan bahwa kehidupan pribadinya tidak pantas, tapi… Seorang penyanyi internasional: Saya bisa berdiri di sini hari ini semua karena Qingqing. Seorang selebriti pria papan atas: Jauhi adik saya #YuYao Sebuah saluran olahraga internasional resmi: Selamat kepada Si Fuqing karena mengamankan medali emas pribadi ke-13. Semula, Yu Yao tidak memperhatikan Si Fuqing. Tapi ketika dia kemudian mengetahui kebenaran dan menyesal, bahkan berlutut agar Si Fuqing meliriknya lagi, dia hanya bisa memposting status di media sosial dengan mengatakan, [#SiFuqing, Halo, Bibi Kesembilan]. Hari itu, internet lumpuh. Dalam catatan sejarah, Kaisar Yin terkenal di usia muda. Dia sempurna, kuat, dan penyayang. Namun, dia meninggal pada usia 27 tahun karena penyakit, hanya menjalani kehidupan singkat tanpa istri atau anak. Bagi banyak orang, dia adalah Adonis yang tak terjangkau. Tidak ada yang tahu bahwa ketika dia membuka matanya sekali lagi, dia terbangun di masa depan di mana 1500 tahun telah berlalu. Kali ini, dia melihat gedung-gedung tinggi yang pernah dia bayangkan sebelumnya. Segera setelah itu, identitas Kaisar Yin terungkap. Ketika Si Fuqing mengetahui bahwa idolanya berada dalam jangkauan, dia sangat terkesan sehingga dia ingin... Si Fuqing: Saya akan bekerja keras! Kaisar Yin: Balas aku dengan tubuhmu. Si Fuqing: ??? 'Di sini saya mencoba bekerja keras, tapi Anda malah menginginkan saya?' Seorang dewi serba bisa dan cantik x Seorang kaisar yang tegas dan mulia Dari dicibir di internet, menjadi nomor satu saat dia melawan Adonisnya satu lawan satu.
Qing Qian · 30.4K Views

A Estranha Noiva do Príncipe Amaldiçoado

O maior erro da vida de Alícia, foi tentar cometer suicídio. Ela se viu no corpo de uma princesa de 19 anos em exílio, na idade média. E mais? Ela foi forçada a casar-se com o Príncipe Harold; o infame Príncipe de cabelos brancos e temperamento explosivo que não se importaria em matar alguém pelo motivo mais irrelevante. Agora, seu casamento é daqui a apenas algumas horas e a 'princesa', que por acaso é Alícia, deve mostrar algumas habilidades 'principescas' aos convidados. Pergunta rápida: É permitido fazer twerk na idade média? Uma coisa ela sabia com certeza, o casamento seria um desastre e o Príncipe de temperamento explosivo a mataria antes que ela encontrasse um jeito de voltar para casa. Deus a Ajude! ThatAmazingGirl em colaboração com Miss_Behaviour (As escritoras de Apaixonada(o) Por Um(a) Cleptomaníaco(a)) estão trazendo-lhe outro livro. "A ESTRANHA NOIVA DO PRÍNCIPE AMALDIÇOADO" O que você faria se de repente se encontrasse no corpo de uma princesa na época antiga? E mais, ele não é apenas um lobisomem, ele também é amaldiçoado pela deusa da lua. TRECHO: O que ela deveria fazer? Estava confusa e não tinha ideia do que estava acontecendo. Casamentos na idade média eram estranhos! O que diabos é 'Recitação das Virtudes'? Deveria fingir desmaiar? Esse foi o único pensamento que fez sentido. Então foi o que ela fez. Ela lentamente desabou no chão e ouviu todos começarem a arfar e exclamar. Alícia queria que a tirassem dali e então encontraria uma maneira de fugir. Mas talvez ela tivesse mesmo azar, porque quando ela espiou por debaixo dos cílios, se perguntando por que ninguém estava vindo para carregá-la para fora, viu uma túnica dourada, antes de a pessoa se agachar diante dela. Ela fechou seus olhos fortemente e prendeu a respiração. Afinal de contas, ela era uma atriz. Ela poderia encenar isso impecavelmente. "Foi uma má atuação, minha senhora." A voz profunda falou, causando arrepios em sua pele. Assustador. "Eu só vou te dar três segundos para se levantar." Sua voz não era realmente ameaçadora, mas de algum modo ele comandava medo, especialmente com a maneira lenta e cuidadosa com que ele falava. Ela ouviu que ele era mal-humorado. O que ele faria após os três segundos passarem? Ele a mataria? Então ela morreria aqui? Como ele sabia que ela estava fingindo? As pessoas na idade média geralmente eram inteligentes? Ela abriu um olho para espiar e o viu olhando diretamente para ela com um sorriso sarcástico. NÃO HAVIA COMO O CASAMENTO NÃO ACONTECER. ELA ESTAVA MORTA! ******* Lobisomem (Check) Príncipe amaldiçoado (Check) Transmigração (Check) Comédia (Check) Romance (Duplo Check) ADICIONE À SUA BIBLIOTECA!
ThatAmazingGirl · 81.9K Views

The Villainess is Back to Life

To the ones whose fire burns brightest, turning pain into power and scars into strength. You deserve a love as fierce as your heart and as unrelenting as the justice you seek. ※※※ Princess Natasha Nicholai had spent thirteen years drenched in blood, a weapon in her twin sister Dalilah’s hands. Manipulated by Dalilah’s cunning cruelty, Natasha unknowingly carried out the slaughter of hundreds of innocents—including her own brother and dearest friend, Valerian. The weight of her crimes crushed her, but not before they finally caught up to her. In the shadow of the Imperial Palace, her execution was swift and cold—a fitting end for a pawn of betrayal. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. Instead of meeting eternal death, Natasha awakens in her own past, months before her fourteenth birthday—the day Dalilah’s control began. Staring at the familiar walls of her childhood, Natasha is haunted by the faces of those she once killed and the blood on her hands. This time, she vows, will be different. No longer will she be Dalilah’s puppet. This time, she will protect her younger brother, shield her friends from the senseless bloodshed, and dismantle her sister’s twisted schemes before they take root. And this time, she will make Dalilah pay. But as Natasha seeks her revenge, she uncovers dark secrets that go far beyond her sister’s betrayal. Someone stole her magic when she was only four years old, leaving her vulnerable to Dalilah’s manipulation. Someone—some force—gave her this second chance. But why? And for what purpose? Her search for answers brings her face to face with Ethan Theodore, a dangerous man cloaked in shadows, whose ruby-red eyes seem to see straight into her soul. He is an enigma, bound to her fate by a thread she can’t quite unravel. Whether he will help her or destroy her remains a mystery. In ‘The Villainess is Back to Life', Natasha must confront the demons of her past, carve her own path forward, and unravel the web of magic and destiny that binds her. In a world where betrayal is blood-deep and fate is as unforgiving as steel, she will have to decide whether to become the hero of her own story—or embrace the villainy she once lived. ※※※ ※ The Villainess will be a novel of three volumes/books, and it's currently on the 1st one. We still have quite a long way to go, I hope you'll stay with me on this ride! ※ IMPORTANT! Pay attention to the trigger warnings chapter. ※ Check out my other book "Twilight of Zodiac", hope you enjoy it. ※ Join the Discord Server for arts, sneak-peaks, music, and more: https://discord.gg/xFvaG4X6Nx
AnnGuslavia · 717.1K Views

The Book of Chronicles

The Greek title, paraleipomena, means “things omitted,” or “passed over” (i.e., in the accounts found in Samuel and Kings). The Books of Chronicles, however, are much more than a supplement to Samuel and Kings; a comparison of the two histories discloses striking differences of scope and purpose. The Books of Chronicles record in some detail the lengthy span (some five hundred fifty years) from the death of King Saul to the return from the exile. Unlike today’s history writing, wherein factual accuracy and impartiality of judgment are the norm, biblical history, with rare exceptions, was less concerned with reporting in precise detail all the facts of a situation than with drawing out the meaning of those facts. Biblical history was thus primarily interpretative, and its purpose was to disclose the action of the living God in human affairs. For this reason we speak of it as “sacred history.” These characteristics are apparent when we examine the primary objective of the Chronicler (the conventional designation for the anonymous author) in compiling his work. Given the situation which confronted the Jewish people at this time (the end of the fifth century B.C.), the Chronicler realized that Israel’s political greatness was a thing of the past. Yet, for the Chronicler, Israel’s past held the key to the people’s future. In particular, the Chronicler aimed to establish and defend the legitimate claims of the Davidic monarchy in Israel’s history, and to underscore the status of Jerusalem and its divinely established Temple worship as the center of religious life for the Jewish people. If Judaism was to survive and prosper, it would have to heed the lessons of the past and devoutly serve its God in the place where he had chosen to dwell, the Temple in Jerusalem. From the Chronicler’s point of view, the reigns of David and Solomon were the ideal to which all subsequent rule in Judah must aspire. The Chronicler was much more interested in David’s religious and cultic influence than in his political power, however. He saw David’s (and Solomon’s) primary importance as deriving rather from their roles in the establishment of Jerusalem and its Temple as the center of the true worship of the Lord. Furthermore, he presents David as the one who prescribed the Temple’s elaborate ritual (which, in point of fact, only gradually evolved in the Second Temple period) and who appointed the Levites to supervise the liturgical services there. The Chronicler used a variety of sources in writing his history. Besides the canonical Books of Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, and Ruth, and especially the Books of Samuel and Kings, he cites the titles of many other works which have not come down to us, “The Books of the Kings of Israel,” or “The Books of the Kings of Israel and Judah,” and “The History of Gad the Seer.” In addition, the Chronicler’s work contains early preexilic material not found in the Books of Kings. The principal divisions of 1 Chronicles are as follows: Genealogical Tables The History of David
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The Book of Samuel

These books describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He bridges the gap between the period of the Judges and the monarchy, and guides Israel’s transition to kingship. A Deuteronomistic editor presents both positive and negative traditions about the monarchy, portraying it both as evidence of Israel’s rejection of the Lord as their sovereign and as part of God’s plan to deliver the people. Samuel’s misgivings about abuse of royal power foreshadow the failures and misdeeds of Saul and David and the failures of subsequent Israelite kings. Although the events described in 1 and 2 Samuel move from the last of the judges to the decline of David’s reign and the beginning of a legendary “Golden Age” under Solomon’s rule, this material does not present either a continuous history or a systematic account of this period. The author/editor developed a narrative timeline around freely composed speeches, delivered by prophets like Samuel and Nathan who endorse Deuteronomistic perspectives regarding the establishment of the monarchy, the relationship between worship and obedience, and the divine covenant established with the house of David. These books include independent blocks. Saul’s rise to power, David’s ascendancy over Saul, the Succession Narrative, which the editor shaped into three narrative cycles, the last two marked by transitional passages and Each section focuses on a major figure in the development of the monarchy: Samuel, the reluctant king maker; Saul, the king whom the Lord rejects; David, the king after the Lord’s own heart. A common theme unites these narratives: Israel’s God acts justly, prospering those who remain faithful and destroying those who reject his ways. Along with the rest of the Deuteronomistic History, the Books of Samuel become an object lesson for biblical Israel as it tries to re-establish its religious identity after the destruction of Jerusalem and the loss of its homeland (587/586 B.C.).
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The Book of Daniel

This book takes its name from its hero, who was allegedly among the first Jews deported to Babylon, where he lived at least until 538 B.C. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as “apocalyptic,” of which it is an early specimen. Apocalyptic writing first appears about 200 B.C. and flourished among Jews and Christians down to the Middle Ages, especially in times of persecution. Apocalyptic literature has its roots in the older teaching of the prophets, who often pointed ahead to the day of the Lord, the consummation of history. For both prophet and apocalyptist there was one Lord of history, who would ultimately vindicate the chosen people. Apocalyptic also has roots in the wisdom tradition. Daniel has the gift of discernment from God. Greek wisdom (represented by the Babylonian “magicians and enchanters”) is ridiculed (see especially chaps. 2 and 5), whereas God reveals hidden things to faithful servants. This work was composed during the bitter persecution carried on by Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167–164 B.C.) and was written to strengthen and comfort the Jewish people in their ordeal. The persecution was occasioned by Antiochus’s efforts to unify his kingdom, in face of the rising power of Rome, by continuing the hellenization begun by Alexander the Great; Antiochus tried to force Jews to adopt Greek ways, including religious practices. Severe penalties, including death, were exacted against those who refused. The book contains traditional stories, which tell of the trials and triumphs of the wise Daniel and his three companions. The moral is that people of faith can resist temptation and conquer adversity. The stories bristle with historical problems and have the character of historical novels rather than factual records. What is more important than the question of historicity, and closer to the intention of the author, is the fact that persecuted Jews of the second century B.C. would quickly see the application of these stories to their own plight. There follows series of visions promising deliverance and glory to the Jews in the days to come. The great nations of the ancient world have risen in vain against the Lord; his kingdom shall overthrow existing powers and last forever; in the end the dead will be raised for reward or punishment. Under this apocalyptic imagery some of the best elements of prophetic and sapiential teaching are synthesized: the insistence on right conduct, the divine control over events, the certainty that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph and humanity attain the goal intended for it at the beginning of creation. The arrival of the kingdom is a central theme of the gospels, where Jesus is identified as the human figure (or “Son of Man”) who appears in Daniel’s vision. The message in both parts of the first chapters is that history unrolls under the watchful eye of God, who does not abandon those who trust in him and will finally deliver and re-establish them. Moreover, it can be pointed out the same teaching in different symbolism; even describes the king’s dream as a “vision.” I hope that you all enjoy this book! God bless you
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The Gospel of Mark

This shortest of all New Testament gospels is likely the first to have been written, yet it often tells of Jesus’ ministry in more detail than either Matthew or Luke. It recounts what Jesus did in a vivid style, where one incident follows directly upon another. In this almost breathless narrative, Mark stresses Jesus’ message about the kingdom of God now breaking into human life as good news and Jesus himself as the gospel of God. Jesus is the Son whom God has sent to rescue humanity by serving and by sacrificing his life. The opening verse about good news in Mark serves as a title for the entire book. The action begins with the appearance of John the Baptist, a messenger of God attested by scripture. But John points to a mightier one, Jesus, at whose baptism God speaks from heaven, declaring Jesus his Son. The Spirit descends upon Jesus, who eventually, it is promised, will baptize “with the holy Spirit.” This presentation of who Jesus really is, rounded out with a brief reference to the temptation of Jesus and how Satan’s attack fails. Jesus as Son of God will be victorious, a point to be remembered as one reads of Jesus’ death and the enigmatic ending to Mark’s Gospel. The key verses at Mark which are programmatic, summarize what Jesus proclaims as gospel: fulfillment, the nearness of the kingdom, and therefore the need for repentance and for faith. After the call of the first four disciples, all fishermen we see Jesus engaged in teaching, preaching, and healing, and exorcising demons. The content of Jesus’ teaching is only rarely stated, and then chiefly in parables about the kingdom. His cures, especially on the sabbath; his claim, like God, to forgive sins; his table fellowship with tax collectors and sinners; and the statement that his followers need not now fast but should rejoice while Jesus is present, all stir up opposition that will lead to Jesus’ death. Jesus’ teaching in exalts the word of God over “the tradition of the elders” and sees defilement as a matter of the heart, not of unclean foods. Yet opposition mounts. Scribes charge that Jesus is possessed by Beelzebul. His relatives think him “out of his mind”. Jesus’ kinship is with those who do the will of God, in a new eschatological family, not even with mother, brothers, or sisters by blood ties. But all too often his own disciples do not understand Jesus. The fate of John the Baptist hints ominously at Jesus’ own passion. Momentarily he is glimpsed in his true identity when he is transfigured before three of the disciples, but by and large Jesus is depicted in Mark as moving obediently along the way to his cross in Jerusalem. Occasionally there are miracles, the only such account in Jerusalem), sometimes teachings, but the greatest concern is with discipleship. For the disciples do not grasp the mystery being revealed. One of them will betray him, Judas; one will deny him, Peter; all eleven men will desert Jesus. The Gospel of Mark ends in the most ancient manuscripts with an abrupt scene at Jesus’ tomb, which the women find empty. His own prophecy of Mk is reiterated, that Jesus goes before the disciples into Galilee; “there you will see him.” These words may imply resurrection appearances there, or Jesus’ parousia there, or the start of Christian mission, or a return to the roots depicted in Galilee. Mark’s Gospel is even more oriented to christology. Jesus is the Son of God. He is the Messiah, the anointed king of Davidic descent, the Greek for which, Christos, has, by the time Mark wrote, become in effect a proper name. Jesus is also seen as Son of Man, a term used in Mark not simply as a substitute for “I” or for humanity in general or with reference to a mighty figure who is to come, but also in connection with Jesus’ predestined, necessary path of suffering and vindication.
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The Book Of Exodus

The second book of the Pentateuch is called Exodus, from the Greek word for “departure,” because its central event was understood by the Septuagint’s translators to be the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. Its Hebrew title, Shemoth (“Names”), is from the book’s opening phrase, “These are the names….” Continuing the history of Israel from the point where the Book of Genesis leaves off, Exodus recounts the Egyptian oppression of Jacob’s ever-increasing descendants and their miraculous deliverance by God through Moses, who led them across the Red Sea to Mount Sinai where they entered into a covenant with the Lord. Covenantal laws and detailed prescriptions for the tabernacle (a portable sanctuary foreshadowing the Jerusalem Temple) and its service are followed by a dramatic episode of rebellion, repentance, and divine mercy. After the broken covenant is renewed, the tabernacle is constructed, and the cloud signifying God’s glorious presence descends to cover it. These events made Israel a nation and confirmed their unique relationship with God. The “law” (Hebrew torah) given by God through Moses to the Israelites at Mount Sinai constitutes the moral, civil, and ritual legislation by which they were to become a holy people. Many elements of it were fundamental to the teaching of Jesus as well as to New Testament and Christian moral teaching. The principal divisions of Exodus are: Introduction: The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt The Call and Commission of Moses The Contest with Pharaoh The Deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh and Victory at the Sea The Journey in the Wilderness to Sinai Covenant and Legislation at Mount Sinai Israel’s Apostasy and God’s Renewal of the Covenant The Building of the Tabernacle and the Descent of God’s Glory upon It
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The Gospel of Matthew

The position of the Gospel according to Matthew as the first of the four gospels in the New Testament reflects both the view that it was the first to be written, a view that goes back to the late second century A.D., and the esteem in which it was held by the church; no other was so frequently quoted in the noncanonical literature of earliest Christianity. Although the majority of scholars now reject the opinion about the time of its composition, the high estimation of this work remains. The reason for that becomes clear upon study of the way in which Matthew presents his story of Jesus, the demands of Christian discipleship, and the breaking-in of the new and final age through the ministry but particularly through the death and resurrection of Jesus. The gospel begins with a narrative prologue, the first part of which is a genealogy of Jesus starting with Abraham, the father of Israel. Yet at the beginning of that genealogy Jesus is designated as “the son of David, the son of Abraham”. The kingly ancestor who lived about a thousand years after Abraham is named first, for this is the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the royal anointed one. In the first of the episodes of the infancy narrative that follow the genealogy, the mystery of Jesus’ person is declared. He is conceived of a virgin by the power of the Spirit of God. The first of the gospel’s fulfillment citations, whose purpose it is to show that he was the one to whom the prophecies of Israel were pointing, occurs here: he shall be named Emmanuel, for in him God is with us. The announcement of the birth of this newborn king of the Jews greatly troubles not only King Herod but all Jerusalem, yet the Gentile magi are overjoyed to find him and offer him their homage and their gifts. Thus his ultimate rejection by the mass of his own people and his acceptance by the Gentile nations is foreshadowed. He must be taken to Egypt to escape the murderous plan of Herod. By his sojourn there and his subsequent return after the king’s death he relives the Exodus experience of Israel. The words of the Lord spoken through the prophet Hosea, “Out of Egypt I called my son,” are fulfilled in him; if Israel was God’s son, Jesus is so in a way far surpassing the dignity of that nation, as his marvelous birth and the unfolding of his story show. Back in the land of Israel, he must be taken to Nazareth in Galilee because of the danger to his life in Judea, where Herod’s son Archelaus is now ruling. The sufferings of Jesus in the infancy narrative anticipate those of his passion, and if his life is spared in spite of the dangers, it is because his destiny is finally to give it on the cross as “a ransom for many”. Thus the word of the angel will be fulfilled, “…he will save his people from their sins”. In Matthew begins his account of the ministry of Jesus, introducing it by the preparatory preaching of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus that culminates in God’s proclaiming him his “beloved Son”, and the temptation in which he proves his true sonship by his victory over the devil’s attempt to deflect him from the way of obedience to the Father. The central message of Jesus’ preaching is the coming of the kingdom of heaven and the need for repentance, a complete change of heart and conduct, on the part of those who are to receive this great gift of God Galilee is the setting for most of his ministry; he leaves there for Judea only and his ministry in Jerusalem, the goal of his journey, is limited to a few days. In this extensive material there are five great discourses of Jesus, each concluding with the formula “When Jesus finished these words” or one closely similar. These are an important structure of the gospel. In every case the discourse is preceded by a narrative section, each narrative and discourse together constituting a “book” of the gospel. The discourses are, respectively, the “Sermon on the Mount”, the missionary discourse, the parable discourse, the “church
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Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles, the second volume of Luke’s two-volume work, continues Luke’s presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and accomplished by Jesus has now under the guidance of the holy Spirit been extended to the Gentiles. This was accomplished through the divinely chosen representatives (Acts 10:41) whom Jesus prepared during his historical ministry (Acts 1:21–22) and commissioned after his resurrection as witnesses to all that he taught (Acts 1:8; 10:37–43; Lk 24:48). Luke’s preoccupation with the Christian community as the Spirit-guided bearer of the word of salvation rules out of his book detailed histories of the activity of most of the preachers. Only the main lines of the roles of Peter and Paul serve Luke’s interest. Peter was the leading member of the Twelve (Acts 1:13, 15), a miracle worker like Jesus in the gospel (Acts 3:1–10; 5:1–11, 15; 9:32–35, 36–42), the object of divine care (Acts 5:17–21; 12:6–11), and the spokesman for the Christian community (Acts 2:14–36; 3:12–26; 4:8–12; 5:29–32; 10:34–43; 15:7–11), who, according to Luke, was largely responsible for the growth of the community in the early days (Acts 2:4; 4:4). Paul eventually joined the community at Antioch (Acts 11:25–26), which subsequently commissioned him and Barnabas to undertake the spread of the gospel to Asia Minor. This missionary venture generally failed to win the Jews of the diaspora to the gospel but enjoyed success among the Gentiles (Acts 13:14–14:27). Paul’s refusal to impose the Mosaic law upon his Gentile converts provoked very strong objection among the Jewish Christians of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1), but both Peter and James supported his position (Acts 15:6–21). Paul’s second and third missionary journeys (Acts 16:36–21:16) resulted in the same pattern of failure among the Jews generally but of some success among the Gentiles. Paul, like Peter, is presented as a miracle worker (Acts 14:8–18; 19:12; 20:7–12; 28:7–10) and the object of divine care (Acts 16:25–31). In Acts, Luke has provided a broad survey of the church’s development from the resurrection of Jesus to Paul’s first Roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. In telling this story, Luke describes the emergence of Christianity from its origins in Judaism to its position as a religion of worldwide status and appeal. Originally a Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem, the church was placed in circumstances impelling it to include within its membership people of other cultures: the Samaritans (Acts 8:4–25), at first an occasional Gentile (Acts 8:26–30; 10:1–48), and finally the Gentiles on principle (Acts 11:20–21). Fear on the part of the Jewish people that Christianity, particularly as preached to the Gentiles, threatened their own cultural heritage caused them to be suspicious of Paul’s gospel (Acts 13:42–45; 15:1–5; 28:17–24). The inability of Christian missionaries to allay this apprehension inevitably created a situation in which the gospel was preached more and more to the Gentiles. Toward the end of Paul’s career, the Christian communities, with the exception of those in Palestine itself (Acts 9:31), were mainly of Gentile membership. In tracing the emergence of Christianity from Judaism, Luke is insistent upon the prominence of Israel in the divine plan of salvation (see note on Acts 1:26; see also Acts 2:5–6; 3:13–15; 10:36; 13:16–41; 24:14–15) and that the extension of salvation to the Gentiles has been a part of the divine plan from the beginning (see Acts 15:13–18; 26:22–23). In the development of the church from a Jewish Christian origin in Jerusalem, with its roots in Jewish religious tradition, to a series of Christian communities among the Gentiles of the Roman empire, Luke perceives the action of God in history laying open the heart of all humanity to the divine message of salvation. His approach to the history of the church is motivated by his theological interests.
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