Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 edition. Excerpt: ... the pious parent'S and religious instructor'S manual. adapted to the automatical camera obscura, for The Instruction of Youth in the knowledge of Scripture History. Questions corresponding with Vol. I. Question.--For what purpose was the garden of Eden prepared 1 Answer.--For the reception of Adam. Q.--What was the primeval state of Adam and Eve? A.--Perfect innocency. Q.--By what means was their fall occasioned 1 A.--It was occasioned by their disobedience. For, tempted by Satan, our first parents broke the command of God. Q.--On what account was Cain wroth with his brother % A.--Because the Lord had respect to Abel's offering, but not to that of Cain. Q.--What induced Noah to build the Ark 1 A.--Noah builded the Ark in obedience to the command of God. Q.--Where did the Ark rest after the deluge 1, A.--On Mount Ararat. Q.--What was the design of the inhabitants of the plain of Shinar in building the tower of Babel 1 A.--To preserve them from being dispersed over the face of the earth. Q.--What was the general extent of the city of Babylon 1 A.--One hundred and twenty furlongs every way; and the whole circuit of it, four hundred and eighty furlongs, or twenty leagues. Q.--What has been considered the principal curiosity of that very large city 1 A.--The hanging gardens, which have been esteemed one of the wonders of the world. Q.--What was the cause of the separation of Lot and Abraham 1 A.--The disagreement between their respective herdsmen. Q.--What induced Lot to dwell in Sodom'? A.--The beautiful scenery with which it was surrounded. Q.--How came Abraham to attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac 1 A.--The Lo