Bøger af Abraham Norwood

A religious treatise on the history and teachings of the Book of Abraham, with supplementary notes and commentary. A valuable resource for scholars of Mormonism and American religious history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Acts of the Elders Commonly Called the Book of Abraham is a religious text written by Abraham Norwood. The book is a translation and interpretation of the ancient Egyptian text known as the Book of Abraham, which was discovered in the 19th century by the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith. The Book of Abraham is believed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a record of the teachings of the ancient prophet Abraham, and contains information about the creation of the world, the nature of God, and the purpose of human existence. Norwood's translation and interpretation of the Book of Abraham provides a detailed analysis of the text, including its historical and cultural context, as well as its theological implications. The book is an important resource for those interested in the history and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as for scholars of ancient Egyptian religion and culture.1848. To which is appended a chapter from the Book of Religious Errors, with notes of explanation, calculated from the meridian of Rhode Island but will answer for the New England states. The reader may be assured that no language attributed to the �������Elders������� is in the least exaggerated; but in many cases, their expressions are softened down, especially their awfully familiar use of the names of the Deity. The author has endeavored to adhere carefully and strictly to the truth in all his statements. He has no evil intention towards anyone, although he has felt it a duty to expose �������spiritual wickedness in high places,������� and to �������rebuke sharply,������� those who cause the people to err.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Pilgrimage Of A Pilgrim: For Forty Years is a memoir written by Abraham Norwood and published in 1848. The book tells the story of Norwood's spiritual journey over the course of forty years, beginning with his conversion to Christianity and continuing through his experiences as a traveling preacher and evangelist.Norwood's memoir offers a unique perspective on the religious landscape of the United States in the early 19th century. He describes his encounters with various religious groups, including Quakers, Methodists, and Baptists, and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of these different communities.Throughout the book, Norwood emphasizes the importance of faith and the role that it played in his own life. He also reflects on the challenges and struggles that he faced as a pilgrim, including poverty, illness, and persecution.Overall, The Pilgrimage Of A Pilgrim: For Forty Years is a fascinating account of one man's spiritual journey and the religious landscape of early America. It offers valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of different religious communities and provides inspiration for those seeking to deepen their own spiritual lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Title: The acts of the elders, commonly called the book of Abraham: containing a revelation made to him at a protracted meeting, to which is appended a chapter from the book of religious errors ...Author: Abraham NorwoodPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP00004400CollectionID: CTRG10133926-BPublicationDate: 18420101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 160 p.: ill.; 18 cm

To which is appended a chapter from the Book of Religious Errors, with notes of explanation, calculated from the meridian of Rhode Island but will answer for the New England states. The reader may be assured that no language attributed to the "Elders" is in the least exaggerated; but in many cases, their expressions are softened down, especially their awfully familiar use of the names of the Deity. The author has endeavored to adhere carefully and strictly to the truth in all his statements. He has no evil intention towards anyone, although he has felt it a duty to expose "spiritual wickedness in high places," and to "rebuke sharply," those who cause the people to err.