The Life and Words of Christ
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# THE LIFE AND WORDS OF CHRIST,
BY CUNNINGHAM GEIKIE, D. D.
This edition of Geikie's "Life of Christ" contains all the copious notes of the author, and an index. It brings Dr. Geikie's famous work within the reach of every Christian family in the land. "A work of gigantic industry, and, what is the chief point, it breathes the spirit of true faith in Christ. I have read enough of it to rejoice at such a magnificent creation, and especially to wonder at the extent of reading it shows."
—Dr. Delitzsch, (The eminent German Commentator). "We have here a work which is of value not merely to the theological student or the student of history, but to the family. It furnishes information which every one should possess, and which thoughtful people will be glad to gain from so agreeable a teacher."
—J. W. Beckwith, D. D., Bishop of Georgia. "This is a work of profound learning, and I am not surprised at the great success which it has already attained. I would not willingly be without it."
—The Archbishop of York. "Dr. Geikie's 'Life and Words of Christ' will last when we have all passed away. I have had occasion to refer to the three recent 'Lives' at the same time, and I can bear witness that Dr. Geikie's is by far the best. It shows more research, more sympathy with the subject, and more understanding of it, than either of the others. I would not depreciate any of the three 'Lives of Christ,' but Dr. Geikie's is equal to the others combined. This is my verdict, and, though tastes differ, I believe it will be the verdict of the future."
—The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon. "A great and noble work, rich in information, eloquent and scholarly in style, earnestly devout in feeling."
—London Literary World. "As a picture of the civilization of Christ's time and country, Dr. Geikie's book is admirable. He has made himself thoroughly familiar with all those phases and aspects of truth which study can make available in interpreting the wonderful life and teachings, and yet more wonderful character, of the Founder of Christianity. He is thoroughly familiar with Greek and Roman civilization. He has read the teachings of Christ in the light thrown upon them by contemporaneous Rabbinical teachings. His archaic knowledge is not the product of a special cramming for this book. It is digested knowledge; it appears less in learned foot-notes than in the coloring of the entire narrative. What Conybeare and Howson have done for the life of St. Paul, Dr. Geikie has done for the life of St. Paul's Lord. The learning is not less full nor less luminous; while in some respects it is more thoroughly harmonized with, and incorporated into, the life itself."
—Harper's Magazine. This fascinating work has been hailed by scholars, divines, and the literary press everywhere, with great approbation. It has met with remarkable success, both in England and in this country, some twenty-five editions having already been distributed. I can hardly be too strong in my expressions of commendation of Geikie's "Life of Christ" as a help to the study of the life of our Lord. It is far superior to anything of the kind we have ever had. Some object to our circulating it because of its endorsement of the Sunday Sabbath, but that is to be expected, and must be allowed for. It certainly shows that it is not a work gotten up in the interest of our special work.
S. B. WHITNEY,
Pres. of Dakota S. D. A. Conference. By the knowledge received from Geikie's History and "Life of Christ," I am enabled better to understand, and more highly to appreciate, the wonderful wisdom of God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Book He has given us.
I would bid this book God-speed as it seeks to find its way into every family library in our land.
C. L. BOYD,
Pres. of Nebraska S. D. A. Conference. I regard it as a volume worthy of a place in every library and in every family. It gives the greatest amount of information concerning the customs of the times when Jesus lived, the traditions of the Jewish people which hindered the progress of the gospel, the influences connected with the Roman government, and the character of the reigning family of Herod, and his posterity and their cruel work, and many other important matters necessary to a correct understanding of many things in the gospels, than any book I have met. I consider it far superior in point of the information it contains, to any of the popular "Lives" of Christ I have ever seen.
Of course I do not think the book perfect, nor endorse everything in it. The author evidently believed some of those doctrines which I consider to be erroneous, and here and there the book endorses some of those at least inferentially. But such passages are not numerous.
In this book the reader will find much valuable information concerning the country of Palestine, its cities, villages, mountains, valleys and plains, which will help to make clear the narrative of the gospels, and give a plain view of the work of our blessed Lord.
GEO. I. BUTLER,
Pres. S. D. A. General Conference. The "Life of Christ" by Dr. Geikie, I have read with deep interest and profit, and I can say that I regard it as the best work of its character that I have ever seen. Its pen pictures of the Holy Land; its vivid description of the character, customs, and traditions of the Jews, and its studious account of Christ's miracles and work, compel the reader to feel in his imagination that he is on the ground, beholding the events described. It ought to be perused by every Christian. To Sabbath-school teachers it is invaluable, and were they to secure and study it they would be much better qualified for their work than they are at present.
I am glad to know that it is still to be offered as a premium with the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
D. A. ROBINSON,
Pres, New England S. S. Association.