The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 120 to Song of Songs

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1914

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 120 to Song of Songs 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 120 to Song of Songs 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 120 to Song of Songs
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• The Light of God’s Word
• The Opening of God’s Word
• Help From Beyond the Hills
• Guardianship in Daily Life
• The House of the Lord
• Sowing in Tears, Reading in Joy
• The Gifts of Sleep
• De Profundis
• The Encompassing God
• The Searcher of Hearts
• The Good Providence of God
• Tenderness and Power
• The Beginning of Wisdom
• Trust in the Lord
• The Two Paths
• The Heart
• The Winning of Souls
• The Sovereignty of Providence
• The Lamp of the Lord
• the Training of Children
• The Buying and Selling of the Truth
• The Golden Mean
• Eternity in the Heart
• Do It Well and Do It Now
• Giving and Receiving
• After That the Judgment
• Timely Remembrance
• The Whole Duty of Man
• Separated Lovers
• Spring-Time
• In Praise of Love

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: Psalm 120 to Song of Songs
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1914
• Pages: 462

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.