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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 43: Zacharias" is a religious text that forms part of the Old Testament of the Bible, translated from the Latin Vulgate. This book, which is likely rooted in the late 6th century to early 5th century BC, deals with the prophecies and messages delivered by the prophet Zachariah during a time of transition and rebuilding for the Jewish people following their return from exile. It encompasses themes of divine promises, forgiveness, and restoration, as well as the anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. In this narrative, Zachariah conveys a series of visions that illustrate the relationship between God and His people. He urges them to return to righteousness and provides prophetic imagery concerning the fate of Jerusalem, the temple, and the future of Israel. Important figures, including the high priest Jesus (Josue), are highlighted in symbolic representations that foreshadow Christ's coming and the establishment of the church. The latter chapters emphasize the eventual triumph of God's people over their enemies and the establishment of divine justice, echoing a promise of redemption and blessing for those who adhere to God's covenant. Throughout the text, the interplay between judgment, hope, and the reaffirmation of God's enduring love for His people stands central. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douay%E2%80%93Rheims_Bible
• Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Release date is 2005-06-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

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