Alfred Edersheim Livres

Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889) est né à Vienne, dans une famille juive qui parlait couramment l'anglais, et qui lui fit apprendre l'hébreu dans la Torah et le Talmud. Converti au christianisme à vingt ans, il devint pasteur de l'Église libre d'Écosse, dans la Vieille Aberdeen, après une année de missionnariat auprès des Juifs roumains. D'une santé fragile il dut ensuite se déplacer, vers le sud : à Torquay, puis à Oxford, où il donnait des cours sur la Septante ; il est mort en France, à Menton. On retient de lui plusieurs ouvrages, dans lesquels il éclaire les textes bibliques par sa connaissance de première main de la culture et de la littérature juives : Histoire de la Bible en sept volumes, Le Temple, ses ministres, son culte au temps de Jésus-Christ, Histoire de la Nation Juive, La Vie et les Temps de Jésus le Messie, etc. L'un deux, que nous rééditons ici, Sketches of Jewish Social Life, fut traduit en français par le pasteur Gustave Roux, et parut en 1896. Il ne fait pas double emploi avec le célèbre livre d'Edmond Stapfer, La Palestine au temps de Jésus-Christ, en ce que s'il est moins méthodique que ce dernier, il nous immerge plus profondément, et avec plus d'empathie, dans l'atmosphère terrestre et spirituelle respirée par le Sauveur, lors de sa première venue. Cette numérisation ThéoTeX reproduit le texte de 1896.

Excerpt from Prophecy and History in Relation to the Messiah: The Barburton Lectures for 1880-1884; With Two Appendices on the Arrangement, Analysis, and Recent Criticism of the Pentateuch The volume herewith presented to the reader con tains the Lectures delivered during the years 1880 - 84 in the Chapel of Lincoln's Inn on the foundation of Bishop Warburton. Its object, as expressed in the Will of the founder, is 'to prove the truth of re vealed religion in general, and of the Christian in particular, from the completion of those prophecies in the Old and New Testaments which relate to the Christian Church, especially to the apostacy of Papal Rome.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.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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One of the best known and most important references on the life of Christ ever written, 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

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, reflecting its historical significance. The reprint may include imperfections such as marks, notations, and flawed pages due to its age. It aims to protect and preserve literature, making culturally important texts accessible in high-quality, modern editions that remain faithful to the original.

Set in the historical context of Christ's time, this book offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish social life, capturing the customs, traditions, and daily experiences of the community. Through detailed sketches, it provides insights into the cultural and religious practices that shaped the lives of individuals during this significant period. This reprint preserves the original content from 1881, allowing readers to explore the rich tapestry of Jewish society in an era of profound historical importance.