The Great Texts of the Bible: James to Jude

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1912

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: James to Jude 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: James to Jude 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 James to Jude
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• The Good Gifts of the Father
• The Prater of a Righteous Man
• A Living Hope
• Love and Joy in Believing
• The Temple of Living Stones
• A Propitiation and a Pattern
• The Ethics of the Atonement
• Depths of Mercy
• Human Anxiety and Divine Care
• The Unfolding of Character
• Growth
• Fellowship in the Light
• Righteous Forgiveness
• An Advocate with the Father
• The Love that Confers Sonship
• What We Are and What We Shall
• The Power of the Christian Hope
• The Bond of Brotherhood
• God
• Love Casting Out Fear
• The Ray and the Reflection
• Victory over the World
• The Peril of Idolatry
• Self-Keeping

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: James to Jude
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1912
• Pages: 433

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.