A Biblia Sagrada, Contendo o Velho e o Novo Testamento

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62383

Title

A Biblia Sagrada, Contendo o Velho e o Novo Testamento

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pt

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Project Gutenberg

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This edition presents the complete Holy Bible in Portuguese, translated by João Ferreira d'Almeida. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, the text offers a comprehensive narrative from Creation through the Resurrection, enriched with extensive cross-references and alternative translations. Ideal for readers seeking a traditional, faithful Portuguese version of Scripture.

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The provided text presents a substantial excerpt from *A Biblia Sagrada*, a Portuguese translation of the Holy Bible by João Ferreira d'Almeida, published in 1911. The narrative begins in the primordial era, detailing the creation of the world and the catastrophic Flood. God's covenant with Noah is established, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never to destroy the earth by water again. The text recounts the lives of the patriarchs, including Noah's drunkenness and the subsequent blessing of Shem and Japhet, before moving to the Mosaic Law. This legal section intricately outlines regulations for sacrifices, vows, and the priesthood, distinguishing between holy offerings and those for the common people. Specific instructions are given regarding the prohibition of consuming blood and animal fat, as well as the precise portions of sacrifices designated for the priests of Aaron. The narrative then transitions to the prophetic era, culminating in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospels describe the Last Supper, where Jesus institutes the Eucharist, identifying the bread as his body and the wine as the New Testament in his blood. The text details the Passion, including Judas's betrayal, Jesus's arrest in Gethsemane, and his crucifixion. Following his death, the empty tomb is confirmed, and the resurrection is proclaimed as the cornerstone of Christian faith. The Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles document the rapid spread of the Gospel, the establishment of the early church, and the struggles faced by the apostles. Paul's letters address essential doctrines, ethical living, and community life, emphasizing the necessity of charity and the hope of resurrection. The text concludes with profound theological reflections on the victory over sin and death, asserting that through Christ, believers are saved and will inherit the kingdom of God, free from corruption. Throughout the work, themes of redemption, covenant faithfulness, and the ultimate triumph of life over death permeate the narrative, providing a foundational theological framework for Christian belief.

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