Table of contents preface part i supernatural design. Bullingers best known works are the companion bible, number in scripture, word studies on the holy spirit, the witness of the stars, the book of job, figures of speech used in the bible, great cloud of witnesses, the critical lexicon and concordance to the english and greek new testaments, how to enjoy the bible and commentary on revelation. The full appendices from the companion bible, the side notes. Perhaps his most memorable picture is the struggle in the stars which remains as the cover of the 1967 edition of his book. He studied at kings college, london, from 1860 through 1861 and was ordained in the church of england in 1862. The companion bible is the first bible to utilize the massorah in translating the hebrew manuscripts, we encourage every student of gods word to obtain their own companion bible. Its supernatural design and spiritual significance by e.
He notes the amazing patterns of numbers and numerical features of the scriptures that give evidence of their designer. He was a direct descendent of the great swiss reformer johann heinrich bullinger, a covenant theologian, who succeeded zwingli in zurich in december of 1531. Bullingers commentary on revelation first published in 1902 under the title the apocalypse or, the day of the lord, approaches the text of revelation from a. The book of exodus is the book in which we first hear of redemption exo 15.
This study will provide a treasure trove of insights and practical applications for. Bullingers exhaustively researched study bible a direct descendant of the great swiss reformer, johann h. For the convenience of english reading students, we have posted most of bullingers appendixes on these web pages. The spiritual significance of numbers is pointed out when applicable. The use of structures prove even more that the scriptures were written in a divine manner. Number in scripture its supernatural design and spiritual significance by e. He was a recognized scholar in the field of biblical languages. A critical lexicon and concordance to the english and greek new testament 1877. Many of bullingers other books are also unique in their field, such as the witness of the stars and numbers in scripture. The nook book ebook of the the companion bible the book of numbers by e. Then again seven, in combination with other numbers, is remarkable, such as fifty and seven, a hundred and seven, etc. The late nineteenth and early twentieth century saw a renewed interest in the study of bible prophecy and especially the book of revelation. The second section highlights the spiritual significance and symbolic. One of the things bullinger did very well was illustrate his book with constellation maps.
The oldest lesson in the world, as seen in the book of job, is that mans way is not necessarily gods way. A perennial bestseller and the definitive guide to the study of bible numerics. Bullingers reseach and insight into this topic is excellent. Bullingers number in scripture remains a firstrate scholarly study of the importance of numbers in. E w bullinger this classic reference book on biblical numerology is one of the most famous and helpful reference books on numerology ever written. Contents preface introduction part i the word of god as a whole introductory i. Bullinger, has stood the test of tine as an incredible resource for the diligent student. In 1867 he was appointed to the position of clerical secretary for the trinitarian bible society, a post he. Bullinger offers insights into gods work in our lives, showing how the perfect workmanship of god is exhibited, even in times of great adversity. Bullinger 183719 born 15 december 1837 canterbury, kent, england died 6 june. The first part of the book deals with the designs involved in numbers and numerical features as the pertain to the bible and evidence gods work. But where there is a general importance in the word, apart from its direct significance, the word occurs according to law. Numbers 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by e. Number in scripture provides a complete and exhaustive synopsis of the spiritual significance of every number found in the bible.
Need to name a fleet of fictional space ships with apocalyptic names. Twenty is the number of expectancy as we have seen. He was born in canterbury, kent, england, the youngest of five children of william and mary bent bullinger. The decades of henry bullinger include 50 godly and learned sermons, divided into five decades containing the chief and principal points of christian religion.
It is a perennial bestseller and the definitive guide to the study of bible numerics. Chapter ii the word of god the books of the bible the writers. After graduation, on 15 october 1861, he married emma dobson, years his. May the result of this contribution to a great subject be to stimulate the labours of bible students. A much less controversial figure than john calvin or martin luther, his importance has long been underestimated. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy companion bible, by dr. Internet archive contributor princeton theological seminary library language english some errata 2 p. His family traced their ancestry back to heinrich bullinger, the swiss reformer his formal theological training was at kings college london from 1860 to 1861, and he earned an associate degree. Ethelbert william bullinger was born on december 15 in canterbury, england. Bullingers classic work, number in scripture, is an invaluable guide to the study of bible numerics. Bullinger suggests that such a study provides insight into the designer who created the bible.
Revelation is one of the most difficult, widelydebated books of the bible. One has dealt with some particular number, such as seven. An example is the number seven or the use of 666 in the book of revelation. For everything that god plans, the enemy plans the. Bullingers number in scripture remains a firstrate scholarly study of the importance of numbers in scripture. He was a direct descendent of johann heinrich bullinger 15041575, the swiss reformer who as the successor to zwingli at zurich, switzerland. Number in scripture its supernatural design and spiritual significance published in 1921. When the name of antichrist is known its gematria will doubtless be found to be the number.
Bullinger package genuine leather bible great cloud of witnesses hardcover hardcover enlarged how to enjoy the bible number in scripture ten sermons on the second advent witness of the stars word studies on the holy spirit. It is the number stamped upon the old testament, the numbers of its books in all the mss being 24 3x8. In 1894 anglican cleric e w bullinger published number in scripture arguing that biblical numbers and pronouns demonstrated unusual, nonrandom patterns which supported the bibles inspiration. The book has to do with the earth and the nations, as the first book 1 41 had to do with man the second book 42 72 with israel and the third book 73 89 with the sanctuary. The history of the book s translation and extensive publication in english sheds light on the motives of english reformers, writers, and printers, while its reception and impact allow a more precise evaluation of bullingers influence in england. The one man who is most responsible for the margin notes and the appendixes is dr. In truth, both are accurate according to what they reveal about both of gods plans and demonic plans. This was a personal friendship, but accorded with bullingers belief in a biblical distinction between the church and the jewish people. Son of the parish priest at bremgarten, canton argau, he received his education first at the school of the brethren of the common life in emmerich, duchy of cleves, and then at the university of cologne, the citadel of the via antiqua. Where there is no such special significance in the meaning or use of a word, there is no special significance in the number of its occurrences. Even so, bullingers book contains a myriad of useful information and we recommend it to star bible students. Bullingers twofold approach to the subject of biblical numbers.
Throughout, bullinger keeps his attention on both the immediate context of a verse, and the remote contexts of the rest of scripture. Eight essential volumes great cloud of witnesses of hebrews chapter eleven this is bullingers masterful work on hebrews chapter 11, the great faith chapter. E w bullinger believed in and taught the pretribulation, premillennial rapture. Bullingers work edifies christians and challenges cynics by expertly surveying the intricate design and purpose in gods inspired word. A critical lexicon bonded leather bible books commentary on revelation companion bible e. Where there is no such special significance in the meaning or use of a word, there is no special significance in the number of its. Bullingers struggle in the stars international star. And when we see number used not by chance, but by design. Free online bible library johann heinrich bullinger. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in. Bullinger was noted for his discoveries of the numerical values of words in the scriptures.
Number in scripture kindle edition by bullinger, e. Bullingers most popular book is the witness of the stars. But it was luthers works that most challenged bullingers thinking. Erasmus had elevated the scriptures over aristotelian logic and sought to reform the church through humanistic scholarship and the moral teachings of christ. Luthers books were being burned in cologne, which only piqued bullingers interest in their content. He goes through every verse in detail expounding on the great faith of the saints. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. The complete volume published in the year of 1899 remains to this day a matchless research work identifying and classifying over 200 separate figures of speech used in the bible. Though the reader will find reading number in scripture from.
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