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Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

The long lifespans attributed to the biblical patriarchs have long been a subject of controversy and speculation. This tractate provides a critical analysis of the various theories and explanations that have been proposed over the centuries, with a focus on the relationship between the lifespans and the chronology of the Hebrew Bible. It is a challenging and thought-provoking work that will be of interest to scholars and theologians alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.