Articles

Written by J. N. Andrews Chapter One The Subject Stated Thurman’s Chronology—This subject involves a vital issue between Mr. T. and ourselves—Isaiah 44:28; Isaiah 45:13—Mr. T.’s position on the 69 weeks-Our position on that period-Proper use of testimony—The work of Cyrus, Darius and Artaxerxes defined—Wherein their view differs from that hitherto held by us—The ruin of Jerusalem, from which the commandment was to restore it—The promise of God—The occasion of the prayer in Daniel 9—Jerusalem’s restoration, how Read more

Written by J. N. Andrews Chapter Two The Decree Of Cyrus The decree of Cyrus—Jeremiah’s prediction—How Cyrus was stirred up—Cyrus connects his decree with God’s commandment—What Cyrus granted-Action of the Jews under this decree—The Samaritans stop the work—Cyrus did not issue the entire commandment for Jerusalem’s restoration—Situation under Ahasuerus—A wicked letter to Artaxerxes—The king decides against the Jews—The argument from these letters stated—The decree of Cyrus not repealed The enactment of this commandment as a Read more