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The Devil's Dictionary Satirical Definitions of Everyday Words
Ambrose Bierce
"Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy." In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life.
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It was mentioned when the speaker noted that Abraham was not a perfect man, and questioned if it was a quote from the book where the bible is described as suitable for the needs of one's neighbour.
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Is it Ambrose Beers in this devil dictionary who describes the Bible as a work of scriptural scripture, admirably suited to the needs of my neighbor?
— Episode: Genesis 18-23 -- Part 2 : Dr. Daniel C....
Episode: Genesis 18-23 -- Part 2 : Dr. Daniel C. Peterson
It was mentioned when the speaker noted that Abraham was not a perfect man, and questioned if it was a quote from the book where the bible is described as suitable for the needs of one's neighbour.
"
Is it Ambrose Beers in this devil dictionary who describes the Bible as a work of scriptural scripture, admirably suited to the needs of my neighbor?
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