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Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced
I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered.
Zechariah’s prophetic work in Jerusalem lasted about two years during the reign of King Darius of Persia (521–486 BC ). While many Jews had returned from captivity in Babylonia, the walls and Temple in Jerusalem lay in ruins. His primary message was one of exhortation to turn from pagan idolatry and recommit to the one God. Here he predicts a total elimination of idol worship, so that even the memory of these false gods will be erased.
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Resources cited in this issue
Cit. 1: Keck, Leander E., et al., eds. The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 3, Introduction to Hebrew Poetry, Job, Psalms, Introduction to Wisdom Literature, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs. Nashville: Abingdon, 2015.
Cit. 6: Patzia, Arthur G. New International Biblical Commentary—Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1990.
Cit. 9: Burge, G.M. The NIV Application Commentary: From Biblical Text . . . to Contemporary Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996.
Cit. 18: Kroeger, Catherine Clark. The IVP Women’s Bible Commentary. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002.
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