Alfred Edersheim was a scholar and writer deeply immersed in Jewish traditions and the life of Christ. His work is characterized by a profound exploration of the religious and historical contexts that shaped his studies. Edersheim skillfully translated his extensive knowledge and literary talents into compelling narratives, aiming to illuminate the deeper understanding of these pivotal subjects for his readers. His writings are valued for their erudition and the way they connect historical settings with spiritual significance.
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Its Ministry and Services in the Days of Christ, Revised and Illustrated
Alfred Edersheim's classic work has been updated and illustrated for contemporary readers, making it essential for theologians, ministers, students, and historical fiction writers. The revised edition includes a foreword by Angela Hunt, enhancing its relevance and accessibility. This book offers valuable insights into historical and theological contexts, appealing to those interested in deepening their understanding of the subject matter.
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.
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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