The Commandment to Restore and to Build Jerusalem

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 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 Read more