The Heptadic Structure of Scripture with a Chapter on Seven and Four in Nature Paperback - 2010

""The Heptadic Structure of Scripture with a Chapter on Seven and Four in Nature"" by R. McCormack is a comprehensive exploration of the biblical concept of heptadic structure, or the use of the number seven as a symbolic representation of completeness and perfection. The book delves into the significance of the number seven in various areas of the Bible, including the creation account, the Ten Commandments, and the Book of Revelation. Additionally, the author includes a chapter on the related concept of the number four in nature, examining its significance in the four seasons, elements, and directions. This book is ideal for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the deeper meanings and symbolism of the Bible.1923. The author's position is that as the feathers in the wings of a bird are all numbered; as the leaves of a plant are all numbered; as the rows of grain on a cob of maize are all numbered; as the atoms in a molecule of every chemical compound are all numbered; so the words and even the letters in the true text of Scripture are numbered. Contents: The Number Seven in the Bible and Nature: The Principle Outlined; Textual Criticism; Canon of Scripture; Translation; Interpretation; Chronology; Numbers Seven and Four In Nature; Heptadic Occurrence of Words and Phrases; Heptadic Division; The Inspiration of the Bible.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.