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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.

This updated edition features text reset in modern print, along with several new maps and illustrations. In addition, Roman numerals have been changed to Arabic numbers, Greek and Hebrew words transliterated, and the indexes corrected and updated.

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.

El propósito de este libro es de describir el período y las circunstancias en que Cristo vivió, para que el lector pueda ver más claramente lo que sucedía en aquel tiempo, entrar en sus ideas, familiarizarse con sus hábitos, modos de pensamiento, su enseñanza y culto.

Jesucristo era verdaderamente Dios y verdaderamente hombre -y como hombre fue estrictamente de su tiempo, habiendo crecido en el seno de las costumbres sociales, dentro de un hogar religioso, con hermanos, amigos y compañeros, y trabajó con otros como carpintero-. Como tal, anduvo en conformidad a los tiempos en que vivió. Habló y enseñó a la manera de entonces. Sin embargo, se dijo de Él: Jamás hombre alguno ha hablado como este hombre! Este libro:

• Da al lector un mejor entendimiento de muchas de las expresiones y alusiones en el Nuevo Testamento
• Presenta nuevas evidencias de la veracidad de la historia y una percepción de las enseñanzas de Jesucristo en contraste con las de sus contemporáneos
• Transporta al lector a la sociedad civil ordinaria de Palestina durante la época de Cristo. Lo lleva a mezclarse codo con codo con los hombres y mujeres de aquel período, para verlos en sus hogares y familias, para aprender sus hábitos y maneras de hacer, y para seguirlos en su vida ordinaria.

Esta obra es la de un detallista erudito, pero se presenta con un estilo popular y legible, y añadirá significación, colorido y profundidad espiritual a las palabras y acontecimientos del Nuevo Testamento.

The Jewish Social Life in the Times of Christ

The purpose of this book is to describe the time and the traditions in which Christ lived, so that the reader can clearly see what happened in those times, familiarize themselves with the traditions, ways of thinking and teaching. This book transports the reader to the towns in Palestine during the time of Christ.

Jesus Christ was truly God and truly man - and as a man he was strictly of his time, having grown up within social mores, within a religious home, with brothers, friends and colleagues, and worked with others as a carpenter. As such, he walked in accordance with the times in which he lived. He spoke and taught in the manner of then. Yet it was said of Him: Never has any man spoken like this man! This book:

Gives the reader a better understanding of many of the expressions and allusions in the New Testament
Presents new evidence for the truth of the story and an insight into the teachings of Jesus Christ in contrast to those of his contemporaries.

It transports the reader into ordinary Palestinian civil society during the time of Christ. It leads him to mingle side by side with the men and women of that period, to see them in their homes and families, to learn their habits and ways of doing things, and to follow them in their ordinary life.
This work is that of a scholarly detailer, but it is presented in a popular and readable style, and will add meaning, color, and spiritual depth to the words and events of the New Testament.

El Templo, escrito por Alfred Edersheim, es un detallado trabajo de investigación que estudia El Templo de Jerusalén, un elemento clave para entender tanto el Antiguo Testamento como el Nuevo Testamento. El autor nos transporta diecinueve siglos en el pasado; para mostrarnos Jerusalén como era entonces, cuando nuestro Señor pasaba por sus calles y por el santuario, cuando enseñaba por sus porches y atrios. Describe no solo la apariencia y la estructura del Templo, sino también sus ordenanzas y adoradores, el ministerio de su sacerdocio y el ritual de sus servicios. El autor también busca mostrarnos la vida religiosa del periodo en el que Jesús vivió sobre la tierra, las circunstancias bajo las que enseñó, y los ritos religiosos de los que estaba rodeado, y cuyo significado, en su más verdadero sentido, vino Él a cumplir. Jehová, el Dios de Israel, es también el Dios y Padre de Nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. En este libro encontrarás:

• Ministerio y funciones del Templo en tiempos de Cristo.
• La relación del Templo con la vida y obra de Cristo.
• Naturaleza y funciones del culto judío.
• Simbolismos del Templo.

The Temple, Its Ministry and Service

The Temple by Alfred Edersheim, it is a detailed research work that studies The Temple of Jerusalem, a key element in understanding both the Old and New Testament. The author takes us nineteen centuries in the past; to show us how Jerusalem was then, when our Lord passed through its streets, and through the sanctuary, when he taught through its porches and courts. It describes not only the appearance and structure of the Temple, but also their ordinances and worshipers, the ministry of priesthood, and their rituals. The author also seeks to show us the religious life of the period in which Jesus lived on earth, the circumstances under which he taught, and the religious rites with which he was surrounded, and whose meaning, in its truest sense, he came to fulfill. Jehovah, the God of Israel, is also the God and Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this book you will find:

• Ministry and functions of the Temple in the times of Christ.
• The way Jesus and his work is related to the Temple.
• Nature and functions of Judaism.
• The Temple's symbolism.

Alfred Edersheim's well-researched account of everyday Jewish life at the time the New Testament Gospels took place remains one of the best texts on the subject ever authored. This edition includes the author's appendixes. The reader is taken back to Israel and the surrounding areas more than 2,000 years ago. How the society would appear to the casual traveler, what customs the people practiced, how everyday life proceeded in the Jewish homestead and towns, and how women were treated are topics which Edersheim examines. The author goes into much detail, presenting an evocative picture of a sophisticated ancient society. We also hear of the political landscape of the era, particularly concerning the Pharisees - the leading social and political movement of the time - and its interactions with rival movements such as the Sadducees and Essenes. Religious rites, the layout and ceremonies of ancient Jewish synagogues and temples, and the creation of the ancient religious Talmudic literature, are related.

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Prophecy and History examines the complex relationship between events prophesied in the Old Testament, and the coming of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament Gospels. This book is a collection of twelve lectures which the author delivered over the course of several years. Each establishes a scholarly basis for the relationship Christ has with elements of the Old Testament, the Pentateuch, and the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. The Messianic concept is demonstrated to flow deep within many holy texts, and Jesus is shown to have been anticipated by several prophets who lived centuries before His birth. Authoritative and meticulous in his scholarship, Alfred Edersheim presents his arguments with a multitudinous annotations and frequent references to Biblical Scripture as well as the Talmud. Although his vocabulary tends toward the scholarly, Edersheim weaves a compelling narrative which is both challenging and rewarding for readers.

Alfred Edersheim's classic work, revised and illustrated for the modern reader. A must for every theologian, minister, student, or writer of historical fiction. With a foreward by Angela Hunt.

Alfred Edersheim was a Jewish convert to Christianity who wrote a massive multi-volume tome on the history of the Bible. From the preface: THE period covered by the central books of the Pentateuch is, in many respects, the most important in Old Testament history, not only so far as regards Israel, but the Church at all times. Opening with centuries of silence and seeking Divine forgetfulness during the bondage of Egypt, the pride and power of Pharaoh are suddenly broken by a series of miracles, culminating in the deliverance of Israel and the destruction of Egypt's host. In that Paschal night and under the blood-sprinkling, Israel as a nation is born of God, and the redeemed people are then led forth to be consecrated at the Mount by ordinances, laws, and judgments. Finally, we are shown the manner in which Jehovah deals with His people, both in judgment and in mercy, till at the last He safely brings them to the promised inheritance. In all this we see not only the history of the ancient people of God, but also a grand type of the redemption and the sanctification of the Church. There is yet another aspect of it, since this narrative exhibits the foundation of the Church in the Covenant of God, and also the principles of Jehovah's government for all time. For, however great the difference in the development, the essence and character of the covenant of grace are ever the same. The Old and New Testaments are essentially one - not two covenants but one, gradually unfolding into full perfectness, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone of the foundation which is alike that of the apostles and prophets. (Ephesians 2:20) There is yet a further consideration besides the intrinsic importance of this history. It has, especially of late, been so boldly misrepresented, and so frequently misunderstood, or else it is so often cursorily read - neither to understanding nor yet to profit - that it seemed desirable to submit it anew to special investigation, following the sacred narrative consecutively from Chapter to Chapter, and almost from Section to Section. In so doing, I have endeavored to make careful study of the original text, with the help of the best critical appliances. So far as I am conscious, I have not passed by any real difficulty, nor yet left unheeded any question that had a reasonable claim to be answered. If this implied a more detailed treatment, I hope it may also, with God's blessing, render the volume more permanently useful. Further, it has been my aim, by the aid of kindred studies, to shed additional light upon the narrative, so as to render it vivid and pictorial, enabling readers to realize for themselves the circumstances under which an event took place. Thus I have in the first two chapters sought to read the history of Israel in Egypt by the light of its monuments, and also to portray the political, social, and religious state of the people prior to the Exodus. Similarly, when following the wanderings of Israel up to the eastern bank of the Jordan, I have availed myself of the best recent geographical investigations, that so the reader might, as it were, see before him the route followed by Israel, the scenery, and all other accessories.

Alfred Edersheim was a Jewish convert to Christianity who wrote a massive multi-volume tome on the history of the Bible. From the preface: One of the most marked and hopeful signs of our time is the increasing attention given on all sides to the study of Holy Scripture. Those who believe and love the Bible, who have experienced its truth and power, can only rejoice at such an issue. They know that the Word of God liveth and abideth for ever, that not one tittle of it shall fail; and that it is able to make wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Accordingly they have no reason to dread the results either of scientific investigation, or of searching inquiry into those things which are most surely believed among us. For, the more the Bible is studied, the deeper will be our conviction that the foundation of God standeth sure. It is to help, so far as we can, the reader of Holy Scripture - not to supersede his own reading of it - that the series, of which this is the first volume, has been undertaken. In writing it I have primarily had in view those who teach and those who learn, whether in the school or in the family. But my scope has also been wider. I have wished to furnish what may be useful for reading in the family, - what indeed may, in some measure, serve the place of a popular exposition of the sacred history. More than this, I hope it may likewise prove a book to put in the hands of young men, - not only to show them what the Bible really teaches, but to defend them against the insidious attacks arising from misrepresentation and misunderstanding of the sacred text. With this threefold object in view, I have endeavored to write in a form so popular and easily intelligible as to be of use to the Sunday-school teacher, the advanced scholar, and the Bible-class; progressing gradually, in the course of this and the next volume, from the more simple to the more detailed. At the same time, I have taken up the Scripture narrative successively, chapter by chapter, always marking the portions of the Bible explained, that so, in family or in private reading, the sacred text may be compared with the explanations furnished. Finally, without mentioning objections on the part of opponents, I have endeavored to meet those that have been raised, and that not by controversy, but rather by a more full and correct study of the sacred text itself in the Hebrew original. In so doing, I have freely availed myself not only of the results of the best criticism, German and English, but also of the aid of such kindred studies as those of Biblical geography and antiquities, the Egyptian and the Assyrian monuments, etc.

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What Is Her Name is a moving study, in two parts, of the characters in three of Christ's most wonderful parables. This Christian fiction delves deeply into the issues surrounding love, forgiveness and redemption, weaving together powerful stories in a unique and enlightened way.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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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.'

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In my book on The Temple, its Ministry and Services, I endeavoured to carry the reader with me into the Sanctuary, and to make him witness all connected with its institutions, its priesthood, and its solemnities. In this book I have sought to take him into ordinary civil society, and to make him mingle with the men and women of that period, see them in their homes and families, learn their habits and manners, and follow them in their ordinary life-all, as illustrative of New Testament history; at the same time endeavouring to present in a popular form the scenes witnessed.

Alfred Edersheim (7 March 1825 - 16 March 1889) was a Biblical scholar known especially for his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah.

The History of Israel and Judah Volume 7 is a book written by Alfred Edersheim in 1887. The book covers the period from the decline of the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah to the Assyrian and Babylonian captivity. It provides a detailed account of the political, social, and religious events that occurred during this period. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, historical records, and archaeological findings, to present a comprehensive and accurate picture of the period. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers who have a deep interest in the history of Israel and Judah. It is a valuable resource for students of biblical history, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern studies.In Seven Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Hebrew Commonwealth is a historical and political analysis of the ancient Hebrew nation, written by Alfred Edersheim. The book explores the social, religious, and political structures of the Hebrew people from the time of Moses to the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Edersheim draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Jewish literature, and classical historians, to provide a comprehensive account of Hebrew history and culture. The book covers topics such as the role of the priesthood, the development of the monarchy, and the impact of foreign powers on Hebrew society. Edersheim also provides insights into the religious beliefs and practices of the Hebrew people, including their relationship with God and their understanding of prophecy. The Hebrew Commonwealth is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Hebrew people and their contributions to Western civilization.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of the Jewish Nation After the Destruction of Jerusalem Under Titus, by Alfred Edersheim. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417912340.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah V2 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, written by Alfred Edersheim. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Jesus' life and ministry.The first section of the book provides an overview of the political and social context in which Jesus lived, including the history of Israel and the Roman Empire. The second section focuses on Jesus' birth and early life, including his childhood in Nazareth and his baptism by John the Baptist.The third section of the book covers Jesus' ministry, including his teachings, miracles, and interactions with his disciples and other followers. This section also includes a detailed analysis of the Sermon on the Mount and other key teachings of Jesus.The fourth section of the book covers the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and his subsequent resurrection. This section includes a detailed analysis of the Last Supper, Jesus' trial and execution, and his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.Throughout the book, Edersheim draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, historical documents, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Jesus' life and teachings. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in learning more about the life of Jesus Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

El autor, erudito judío nacido en Viena en 1825, es reconocido mundialmente como la máxima autoridad en temas de análisis del pensamiento judío. Edersheim hace, con sus aclaraciones históricas y culturales, que el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento encajen entre sí para mostrarnos el plan de dios para con el hombre actuando como Soberano del universo y Señor de la historia.

Edersheim ha sido mundialmente reconocido y apreciado, como el hombre que mejor ha sabido analizar y explicar al mundo cristiano el contexto de usos y costumbres judaicas que forman el contexto histórico del Antiguo Testamento y Nuevo Testamento. Sus dos obras fundamentales y mundialmente conocidas, reeditadas en inglés hasta el día de hoy son:

Old Testament Bible History, (Comentario Histórico al Antiguo Testamento) en el que analiza el entorno histórico del texto bíblico del A.T. desde la creación hasta la cautividad babilónica.

The Life and Times of Jesus de Mesiah (La vida y los tiempos de Jesús el Mésias) donde expone con toda riqueza de detalles la situación del mundo judío en el siglo I en relación con los acontecimientos narrados en los evangelios.

Entre ambas forman una herramienta exegética erudita no igualada hasta la fecha para el estudio de la Biblia. Su profunda erudición y la profundidad con que trata todos y cada uno los temas expuestos, la sitúan entre la literatura cristiana evangélica de mas alto nivel intelectual. Las citas a los escritos rabínicos en hebreo -de las que indica la procedencia exacta, incluso la línea citada, son constantes.

Incluye, diecinueve extensos apéndices que tratan otros temas y costumbres de la época, no citadas directamente en el texto bíblico, pero que el autor considera importante incluir para una mayor comprensión de los hechos narrados en el mismo.

Se completa con un índice analítico general y un índice de autores citados en la obra.

Historical Bible commentary

Edersheim has been recognized and appreciated worldwide as the man who has best known how to analyze and explain to the Christian world the context of Jewish uses and customs that form the historical context of the Old Testament and New Testament. His two fundamental and world-renowned works, republished in English to this day are:

Old Testament Bible History, (Historical Commentary on the Old Testament) in which he analyzes the historical setting of the biblical text of the A.T. from creation to Babylonian captivity.

The Life and Times of Jesus de Messiah (The life and times of Jesus the Messiah) where he exposes in great detail the situation of the Jewish world in the first century in relation to the events narrated in the gospels.

Together they form a scholarly exegetical tool unmatched to date for the study of the Bible. Its profound erudition and the depth with which it deals with each and every one of the exposed topics, place it among the evangelical Christian literature of the highest intellectual level. The citations to the rabbinic writings in Hebrew - of which he indicates the exact provenance, including the quoted line, are constant.

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Volume 1 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus Christ, written by Alfred Edersheim. The book is divided into chapters that cover the historical and cultural context of Jesus' time, including the political and religious landscape of Palestine during the Roman occupation. Edersheim also examines the prophecies and expectations of the Jewish people regarding the coming of the Messiah, and how Jesus fulfilled these expectations. The book includes detailed descriptions of Jesus' birth, childhood, and early ministry, as well as his teachings, miracles, and interactions with his disciples and other individuals. Edersheim also provides insights into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Jewish people during Jesus' time, and how these influenced his ministry and teachings. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.