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The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church is a multivolume study by Hughes Oliphant Old that canvasses the history of preaching from the words of Moses at Mount Sinai through modern times. In Volume 1, The Biblical Period, Old begins his survey by discussing the roots of the Christian ministry of the Word in the worship of Israel. He then examines the preaching of Christ and the Apostles. Finally, Old looks at the development and practice of Christian preaching in the second and third centuries, concluding with the ministry of Origen.
In "Patience," James W. Alexander crafts a profound exploration of the psychological and philosophical dimensions of waiting, illustrating how human experience is often marked by the tension between desire and fulfillment. The prose is characterized by a contemplative, lyrical style that reflects the intricate dance of hope and resignation. Set against the backdrop of human struggles, both mundane and existential, Alexander weaves a narrative enriched with metaphor, inviting readers to ponder the nature of time and the lessons embedded in patience. The book may also be viewed as a response to contemporary society's impatience, urging readers to reconsider the value of endurance and the insig...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.