Book excerpt: Most Bible students are aware of the use of numbers in scripture. The number 7 is a prime example, with its connotations of perfection and completeness. The study of numbers as used in the Bible is infrequent, and the Lord's people, therefore, miss some of that which is profitable for correction and instruction in the Word of God. This volume goes a long way toward correcting the deficiency by providing a great introduction to the subject and showing that these patterns provide proof of the completeness and inspiration of the Holy Scriptures. The reader will find profit as well as inspiration from this intriguing study.