F. B. Meyer

John the Baptist (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A study of the Biblical figure John the Baptist by the Reverend Frederick Brotherton Meyer, a Baptist pastor.From the author's preface:The life and character of John the Baptist have always had a great fascination for me; and I am thankful to have been permitted to write this book. But I am more thankful for the hours of absorbing interest spent in the study of his portraiture as given in the Gospels. I know of nothing that makes so pleasant a respite from the pressure of life's fret and strain, as to bathe mind and spirit in the translucent waters of Scripture biography.As the clasp between the Old Testament and the New-the close of the one and the beginning of the other; as among the greatest of those born of women; as the porter who opened the door to the True Shepherd; as the fearless rebuker of royal and shameless sin-the Baptist must ever compel the homage and admiration of mankind. In many respects, such a life cannot be repeated. But the spirit of humility and courage; of devotion to God, and uncompromising loyalty to truth, which was so conspicuous in him, may animate us. We, also, may be filled with the spirit and power of Elijah, as he was; and may point, with lip and life, to the Saviour of the world, crying, "e;Behold the Lamb of God."e;

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Andrews UK
• Seitenzahl: 179
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781781666524
• Artikelnr.: 38350799

Autorenporträt

Frederick Brotherton Meyer (1847-1929) was a Bible teacher, pastor, and evangelist of German descent, born in London. He attended Brighton College and Regent's College, and graduated from the University of London in 1869. Meyer influence giants of the faith like Charles H. Spurgeon who said, "Meyer preaches as a man who has seen God face to face." Meyer led a long and fruitful life, preaching more than 16,000 sermons, before he went home to be with the Lord in 1929.