Heroes and Judges, Vol. 5

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Excerpt from Heroes and Judges, Vol. 5: From the Lawgiver to the King, International Sunday-School Commentary, January to July, 1875 This volume, like those that have preceded it, has been prepared with special reference to the wants of teachers and advanced scholars in Sunday-Schools. Its notes are intended to furnish the latest results of exegetical and textual criticism and recent discovery, to explain the meaning of words, idioms, and phrases of the original, to exhibit the drift and object of the discourse or narrative in each particular place, to describe the places, persons, and customs as they occur in the text, and to enforce the whole with practical lessons on the way of salvation and the duties of the Christian life. The aim has also been to strike a mean between brevity and prolixity, and at the same time give the aid needed by teachers of ordinary intelligence. The International Series Of Lessons, which is given and commented upon in this volume, embraces about one-third of the Gospel of Mark, and presents very good view of the mighty deeds of Jesus, as recorded by this Evangelist. The historical links between the lessons are also briefly noted. It is to be hoped that this will be preparatory to a fuller study of this most important Gospel which has been most sadly neglected by both popular and critical students of the Bible. The Scripture text has been given in both the Common and the Revised Versions. Many who use the former wish to consult the latter, and those who prefer the latter often desire to compare with it the former. The paragraph form is used in both, as best adapted to give the.connection of thought and a quick and intelligent view of a passage. The whole of Mark in the Revised Version is, however, given at the end of the volume, which will facilitate reference ta the connection and context of the Lessons, and to the incidents narrate between them. The comments are upon the Revised Version, those upon the Common Version have already been given to the public in the author's "Notes on Mark." A certain similarity and sameness of exposition necessarily exist in the two volumes, yet there will be found in the two a certain diversity and independence. The Revised Version of the whole Gospel by Mark, is printed at the close of the book. The Harmony of the Four Evangelists should receive special attention, since the Gospel of Mark is eminently suited as a basis of Gospel harmony and as an introduction to the regular and systematic study of the New Testament. There is a certain simplicity and naturalness about its structure, a regularity without seeming effort in its narrative, a vividness and detail in its descriptions, and where ever it narrates the same events as other Gospels, a gratifying fullness in giving the deeds of Christ. The study of Gospel harmony would lose a great portion)f its interest if the Gospel of Mark were blotted out of existence. Frequent reference has therefore been made to the "English Harmony of the Four Gospels" by the author. A little additional effort and study may be necessary, but no one who undertakes the task will regret it, in view of the pleasure and profit obtained therefrom. With these introductory remarks, the volume is sent on its mission, with the prayer that it may accomplish something for Christs cause and glory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com