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Excerpt from The Beauty of the Bible: A Study of Its Poets and Poetry
Who was my assistant in St. Matthew's, Glasgow, and is now professor of the Old Testament in Montreal; in which will be found on nearly every point the most advanced view and a history of Opinion up to date. Though far from sharing his critical views, I am proud of the minuteness and comprehensiveness of my friend's scholarship, and I recognise his love for the Word of God, though he handles the record of revelation with a freedom which I could not allow myself. To scholars the indispensable work is that of Ewald, mentioned in the Bibliography; for this man of genius so swept the Old Testament portion of the subject that all who follow appear to be but gleaners in his field. The present may seem an unpropitious time for publishing a book like this. But from all accounts it can be gathered that poetry is not only produced but read in the trenches and on the battleships. One of my students, John Forbes, whose memoir has recently appeared under the title of Student and sniper-sergeant, carried the Book of Job in Hebrew with him to France and, since the War commenced, the Psalms have anew been manifesting their power of yielding fresh meaning in circumstances of trial. How many a father has received the tidings of a son's death with the very words of King David, O my son, my son, would God I had died for thee! The Song of Deborah must thrill with a new imten.
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Who was my assistant in St. Matthew's, Glasgow, and is now professor of the Old Testament in Montreal; in which will be found on nearly every point the most advanced view and a history of Opinion up to date. Though far from sharing his critical views, I am proud of the minuteness and comprehensiveness of my friend's scholarship, and I recognise his love for the Word of God, though he handles the record of revelation with a freedom which I could not allow myself. To scholars the indispensable work is that of Ewald, mentioned in the Bibliography; for this man of genius so swept the Old Testament portion of the subject that all who follow appear to be but gleaners in his field. The present may seem an unpropitious time for publishing a book like this. But from all accounts it can be gathered that poetry is not only produced but read in the trenches and on the battleships. One of my students, John Forbes, whose memoir has recently appeared under the title of Student and sniper-sergeant, carried the Book of Job in Hebrew with him to France and, since the War commenced, the Psalms have anew been manifesting their power of yielding fresh meaning in circumstances of trial. How many a father has received the tidings of a son's death with the very words of King David, O my son, my son, would God I had died for thee! The Song of Deborah must thrill with a new imten.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comwww.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Published December 10th 2018 by Forgotten Books (first published September 27th 2015)
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James M. Stalker filled a large place in the religious life of this country [Scotland] and he was more widely known in America than any other Scottish preacher of his day.
Although he spent twenty of the later years of his life as a professor, it is as a preacher we still think of him. And it was by his two remarkable handbooks (still unsurpassed in their own way) on the "Life of Christ" and the "Life of St. Paul," and by his preach ing, that he made his name famous.
Stalker, like Henry Drummond, was one of those who shared in the revival movement which followed the Moody and Sankey mission of 1873, and he was, after Drummond, perhaps the most active of the youthful enthusiasts of the time. The experience left a lasting effect upon him. "At that time," he said, "we had many experiences which have ever since made Christ intelligible; and the Book of the Acts of the Apostles especially has a meaning to those who have passed through such a movement which it could scarcely, I should think, have for anyone else."
The Evangelical glow of those early days remained with Stalker ever after. It was felt in all his preaching; it gave him an interest in every movement, however humble, to carry the Gospel to the people. Even in old age he maintained a keen interest in aggressive work of all kinds - religious and social.
James Stalker was born in Crieff, Scotland, and filled a large place in the religious life of Scotland. He was more widely known in America than any other Scottish preacher of his day.
Stalker, like Henry Drummond, was one of those who shared in the revival movement which followed the Moody and Sankey mission of 1873, and he was, after Drummond, perhaps the most active of the youthful enthusiasts of the time. He was the Pastor of St. Brycedale, Kirkaldy, 1874 - 1887, then the Pastor of St. Matthews, or Free St. Matthews, Glasgow, 1887 - 1902.
Although he spent twenty of the later years of his life as a professor, it is as a preacher we still think of him. And it was by his two remarkable handbooks on the "Life of Christ" and the "Life of St. Paul," and by his preaching, that he made his name famous.
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