The Great Texts of the Bible: II Corinthians and Galatians

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1913

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: II Corinthians and Galatians 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: II Corinthians and Galatians 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 II Corinthians and Galatians
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• Comfort
• The Yea and the Amen
• The Triumph of the Vanquished
• The Liberty of the Spirit
• Transformed by Beholding
• An Eternal Weight of Glory
• The Seen and the Unseen
• Walking by Faith
• The Constraint of Love
• In Christ a New Creation
• The New and the Old
• Ambassadors for Christ
• The Sinless Made Sin
• Sorrow
• The Liberality of Christ
• The Captivity of Thought
• Power in Weakness
• The Apostolic Benediction
• The Inner Revelation
• The Spiritual Life
• The Mission of the Son
• True Religion
• The Fruit of the Spirit
• Burdens
• Sowing and Reaping
• Weariness in Well-Doing
• Glorying in the Cross
• The Marks of Jesus

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: II Corinthians and Galatians
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1912
• Pages: 494

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.