Description: The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah by Alfred Edersheim, HC, Vintage McDonald Publishing 1980's? Very Good condition: cover is clean, protected by the dust jacket that is also protected by a mylar covering, there is some tap residue form being attached to the dust jacket; pages are clean with only markings is being stamped by owner on fron of front cover page, first contents page, back of back cover page and page edges; tape marks can be seen on front and back cover pages; hinges intact with front hinge has small crack at the bottom; binding is tight.Alfred Edersheim’s The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah is a storehouse of information on the background of the New Testament. This classic work successfully portrays the streets, the marketplaces, the religious conflicts, the people, and the places of Jesus’ earthly ministry.Edersheim divides his work into five sections, or books:Book 1: The Preparation for the Gospel Introductory historical, religious, political, and cultural material based on the author’s extensive knowledge of Jewish lore and customs.Book 2: From Bethlehem to Jordan The background of Herod and his reign, St. John the Baptist and his message, and the birth and baptism of Jesus.Book 3: From Jordan to the Mount of Transfiguration Thirty-seven chapters explore the miracles and teachings of Jesus’ early ministry.Book 4: The Descent into the Valley of Humiliation A history of the latter part of Jesus’ ministry from the Transfiguration to the journey to Jerusalem.Book 5: The Cross and the Crown A chronicle of each day of Passion Week, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.Appendices Valuable background material on Jewish history, tradition, and law.Alfred Edersheim (1825―1889) was a Vienna-born biblical scholar who converted from Judaism to Christianity. A veteran minister and missionary to the Jews of Romania, Edersheim left an enduring and priceless legacy to followers of Christ. Among his most widely read works are The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, The Temple: Its Ministry and Services, and Bible History: Old Testament. A Century of Christian Leadership Since 1902 when we first opened our doors, The Himmelreich Library has been called "...the finest Christian library of its kind in the United States, and the second largest in the world." Now after a over century of Christian leadership, the library’s directors are re-purposing this unique 19th Century Christian institution as a "Library Without Walls" with worldwide outreach for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With a growing collection over 11,000 individual titles including Christian books, films, and music, The Himmelreich has reached tens of thousands across Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley. Today, The Himmelreich is expanding our mission! Thanks for your purchase of auction items which help us continue to grow as America’s FREE Christian Library. Be part of it! Your donation of books to “The Worldwide Auction For The Himmelreich” will help us reach the world for Christ. Click for more (link): TheHimmelreich.com We are happy to combine shipping when you make multiple purchases. Just send us a note before you pay. Thanks!
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Life and Times Jesus The Messiah
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Author: Alfred Edersheim
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Dust Jacket
Publisher: MacDonald
Genre: History, Religious & Spiritual
Original Language: English
Topic: Christianity