One of the most suggestive episodes recounted in the Bible is that of a prophet's attempt - the only attempt of the kind on the record, I believe - to count up the Remnant. (Albert Jay Nock)

One of the most suggestive episodes recounted in the Bible is that of a prophet's attempt - the only attempt of the kind on the record, I believe - to count up the Remnant.

Albert Jay Nock

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