The Four Hundred Silent Years

by Harry A. Ironside

Publisher:

Loizeaux Brothers

, 1914

Overview

“History repeats itself in manifold ways,” writes Ironside in the introduction, “and he who is wise will not despise its instruction.” In The Four Hundred Silent Years, Ironside provides an easy-to-understand account of the period between the end of Malachi and the beginning of Matthew. In it, he provides not merely a chronological outline or a series of biological sketches, but traces the warnings of Ezra and Nehemiah, along with Josephus and other Jewish historians. He covers the end of the priestly rule, the days of the Maccabees, the end of the Asmonean Dynasty, and the Edomites. The final chapter is devoted to a brief commentary on the major writings of Jewish literature, including the Apocrypha. Ironside’s intention to draw practical lessons from the intertestamental period makes this the perfect book for anyone interested in an introduction to this important historical era and the implications for the modern church.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The Old Testament closes with the people of the Jews partially restored to their land, but under Persian dominion. The New Testament opens with the same people greatly multiplied and dwelling in the the same country, but under Roman sway, and yet with an Edomite vice-king exercising jurisdiction over part of the land.” (Pages 7–8)

“It is frequently the case, however, that one outwardly connected with the truth, without knowing its power in the soul, becomes the bitterest enemy of that which is of God, when repudiated for his unholy ways.” (Page 12)

“for prophecy is but history written prior to the events” (Page 15)

“These were the predecessors of the polished, but infidel Sadducees.” (Page 33)

“In 171 B.C. the abomination that made desolate was set up. In 165–4 B.C. the temple was purified and re-dedicated by command of Judas Maccabeus.” (Page 42)

Product Details

• Title: The Four Hundred Silent Years (From Malachi to Matthew)
• Author: Harry A. Ironside
• Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers
• Print Publication Date: 1914
• Logos Release Date: 2009
• Pages: 104
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Jews › History--586 B.C.-70 A.D
• Resource ID: LLS:400SILENTYRS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T07:05:51Z

About Harry A. Ironside

H. A. Ironside (1876–1951) is one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers. He has received honorary degrees from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University and was frequently invited to lecture at Dallas Theological Seminary.

After a serving as a Salvation Army officer for a brief period, Ironside joined the Plymouth Brethren and started what would become a highly successful itinerant ministry of preaching and teaching. He served as pastor at Moody Memorial Church from 1930 to 1948, and preached more than 7,000 sermons during his lifetime.

Harry A. Ironside produced close to 100 major books and pamphlets, mainly on expository and prophetic themes. He was a major figure in the popularizing of dispensationalism among American evangelicals and for the most part followed the views of the Scofield Reference Bible. Ironside’s first-edition commentaries, most-loved sermons, addresses, lectures, and tracts are available in The Works of H. A. Ironside (65 vols.).