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GENERAL LITERATURE AND SCIENCE 505 III Department of General Literature an& Science Easier Term 1872 Uib initi ID CcStament Describe the general characteristics and main divisions of the Book of Numbers How far can it be said to give history of the wanderings in the Wilderness Because ye believed me not to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel therefore ye shall not bring the congrega- tion into the land which have given them Explain these words showing the nature and the significance of the sin to which they refer What are the chief questions of moral and speculative interest suggested by the history of Balaam Give brief analysis of the Book of Deuteronomy What characteristic differences may be observed between this Second Law and the First What passages from this book are quoted by our Lord How does this Book differ in style and character from those preceding it in the Canon Give brief sketch of the opinions advanced as to its date and authorship and the state of the evi- dence thereon Give the three leading divisions of the Book of Joshua Note briefly the various steps of conquest and the parts of Pales- tine which it did not reach Write short description of the geography of Palestine as illustrating the story of the conquest the subsequent history of the chief tribes the relation of tbe country to foreign powers Explain the meaning of the word "Judges and the char- acter of their mission to Israel What is the nature of the period of the history during which they were raised up Describe the characters of the chief Judges illustrating