Figures or Types of the Old Testament by Samuel Mather is a religious book that explores the symbolism and foreshadowing found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Mather examines various figures and events in the Old Testament, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and explains how they prefigure or symbolize events and figures in the New Testament, particularly Jesus Christ. The book provides a detailed analysis of the typology of the Old Testament and its significance for Christian theology. It is a valuable resource for scholars of biblical studies, theology, and religious history, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the connections between the Old and New Testaments.1705. Found in this volume are the figures or types of the Old Testament by which Christ and the heavenly things of the gospel were preached and shadowed to the people of God of Old. All such things are explained and improved in sundry sermons, to which is annexed a scheme and table of the whole, whereby the reader may readily turn to any subject treated of in this book. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.