The Numerical Bible, Volume 02 - Joshua to 2 Samuel, by F W Grant.
Many prominent numbers from the Bible – such as 666, 7, 12, 40 – have entered the broader cultural consciousness. But what do they mean? And what does the Bible really say about them? In “The Numerical Bible”, a Seven Volume Set, Frederick W. Grant surveys the structure and symbolism of Scripture, showing that the Bible is not comprised of piecemeal literary fragments and forgeries, but that its structure and symbolism reflects the careful intentions of divine inspiration.
In “The Numerical Bible”, Grant shows that the Bible is organized in much the same way as nature. The precision of numbers and the laws of mathematics, which undergirds the order of the universe, also undergirds the order of Scripture. Like the rest of the nature, Scripture exhibits traits of order, structure, and symbol. In fact, the numbers and the very structure of the Bible contain elements of divine revelation.
How do we discern the voice of God in the patterns, structures, and numerical symbols found throughout Scripture? In his attempt to answer this question, Grant’s exploration of numbers in “The Numerical Bible” launched the modern fascination with biblical symbolism and profoundly influenced the development of dispensational thought. Grant also provides his own translation of the Bible – noteworthy in its own right – along with notes and critical commentary.
Volume Two covers the Book of Joshua to the Book of Second Samuel.
