''Elpis Israel - An Exposition of the Kingdom of God'' (commonly called ''Elpis Israel'') is a

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book written by John Thomas, founder of the

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, and published in 1849. The title is an English

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for "the hope of Israel", taken from

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The book was based on a series of

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s given by Thomas in 1848 and consists of three parts, ''The Rudiments Of The World'', ''The Things Of The Kingdom Of God And Of Jesus Christ'' and ''The Kingdoms Of The World In Their Relation To The Kingdom Of God''. Thomas did not see, nor do the Christadelphians see, the book as inspired by God, but rather a deep and accurate study of

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. It is nevertheless widely read amongst Christadelphian believers and whilst not being the foundation for, does contains some of their core beliefs. Four editions were published during the author’s lifetime. Subsequent editions were published by the Christadelphian Magazine & Publishing Association, the latest being the 15th edition (2000). The fourth edition has been reprinted by Logos Publications. Audio versions are also available.

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External links

''Elpis Israel''
- online text (15th edition).
''Elpis Israel''
- online text (1st edition).

- Spanish translation (14th edition). {{Authority control 1849 non-fiction books 19th-century Christian texts Christadelphian books 1849 in Christianity Theological views of individuals Religious studies journals 1849 books