The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 24 to Psalm 119

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1914

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 24 to Psalm 119 is an extensive commentary made up of essays, sermons, anecdotes, and scriptural interpretations. Scottish Presbyterian minister James Hastings, who compiled The Great Texts of the Bible in the early twentieth century, provides helpful and personal observations on the Scripture texts. He presents word meanings, expositions, poetry, and quotations from many authors and thinkers, as well as a list of references. Each section is outlined into major topics and points, offering readable commentary.

The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 24 to Psalm 119 is perfect for pastors and anyone else wanting expository notes on key Scripture passages. Hastings’s work is encouraging, clear, and well researched. The volume contains both a topical and a scriptural table of contents for reference.

Key Features

• Expository commentary on Psalm 24 to Psalm 119
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• The Secret of the Lord
• Waiting Courageously
• The Transience of Sorrow
• Room to Live
• The Beatitude of Forgiveness
• The Guiding Eye
• The Goodness of God
• God of Nature and God of Grace
• Life and Light
• Delighting in the Lord
• The Crowning of the Year
• The Burden–Bearing God
• A Sun and a Shield
• The Home of the Soul
• The Right Use of Time
• God’s Inner Circle
• Strength and Beauty
• Light and Gladness
• All His Benefits
• The Day’s Work
• Leanness of Soul
• A Volunteer Army
• The Brook in the Way
• What Shall I Render?
• The Day Which the Lord Made
• The Clean Path
• The Wondrous Law
• Liberty in God’s Law

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 24 to Psalm 119
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1914
• Pages: 456

About James Hastings

James Hastings (1852–1922) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian and the editor of many biblical works. He studied at the University of Aberdeen and the Free Church Divinity College. In 1884, he was ordained a Free Church minister. Born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, he studied the classics at the University of Aberdeen and attended the Free Church Divinity College in Aberdeen. He was the founder and editor of the Expository Times.