CHAPTER XI

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HONESTY AND PRETENCE IN THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH.

ACTS iv. 36, 37; v. 1-6.

Hebrews and Hellenists in the Synagogue and in the Church--Original Christians were Hebrews--Introduction of Hellenists--Who became the Bridge whereby Christianity was Communicated to the World--Barnabas and Greek Culture--A Native of Cyprus--His Personal Appearance--And History according to Simeon Metaphrastes--Personal Character--Story of Ananias--His Sin and Punishment-- Proved that Christianity had a Stern as well as a Loving Side--Dr. Vaughan's Application of this Incident 211-228

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