'Jesus Himself'

Murray, Andrew, 1828-1917Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 45K words
Chapters: 5

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.'Jesus Himself' by Andrew MurrayAuthor: Murray, Andrew, 1828-1917,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: Jul 7, 2008

Editor's review

Andrew Murray was an important nineteenth-century Christian devotional writer. 'Jesus Himself' is short but focuses on one core question: how the believer's relationship with Christ moves from the level of knowledge to a real connection in life. Grounded in Scripture, its tone is earnest and plain; it does not aim for the rigor of academic argument but, as a pastor, guides readers to examine their own spiritual state. Its value lies in turning theological propositions into material for meditation, suitable for reading slowly, chapter by chapter, in a quiet setting. For readers familiar with basic Christian doctrine who wish to deepen their inner life of faith, this book offers companionable guidance rather than the imparting of new knowledge. As it is a public-domain e-book, the text is in the original English; Chinese readers need some English reading ability or should read it alongside a translation. It is best treated as daily devotional material, reading a small section at a time and leaving room for meditation and prayer; this allows its intent to be grasped better than reading it straight through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a Christian background who wish to deepen their devotional life
Believers who need English devotional material and have basic English reading ability
Researchers interested in nineteenth-century Christian devotional literature
Those who lead small-group Bible studies and seek brief meditation material

Not a good fit for

Beginners without a Christian background who wish to understand doctrine systematically
Readers expecting academic theological argument or historical research
Ordinary readers who find English difficult and have no translation to assist them

Reading tips

Read a short section each day and leave a few minutes for meditation afterward; do not read it all at once
Keep a notebook to record sentences that move you and your current reflections on faith
Read alongside Scripture and look up the passages cited in the book
If English is difficult, first read a Chinese translation through, then return to the English original

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is a public-domain e-book released by Project Gutenberg; the main text is in the original English, with no Chinese translation. Chinese readers need some English reading ability or should read it alongside a Chinese translation.

Can I read this book without a theological background?

The book discusses the believer's relationship with Christ and assumes readers already have basic Christian knowledge. Readers with no background at all may find the context hard to enter; it is advisable to learn the basic doctrines first.

Is this book suitable for reading in one sitting?

It is essentially devotional material, earnest in tone and short, and is better read slowly in sections. Reading a small section at a time and leaving time for meditation allows the author's intent to be grasped better than reading it straight through.

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About the author

Murray, Andrew, 1828-1917 Author

Andrew Murray (1828–1917) was a well-known modern Christian devotional writer whose works center on prayer, humility, and a life of holiness. His plain, earnest style stresses the cultivation of the inner life. Seven of his books are included here: The Master’s Indwelling, The Ministry of Intercession: A Plea for More Prayer, Humility: The Beauty of Holiness, Lord, Teach Us To Pray, Holy in Christ, ‘Jesus Himself’, and Money: Thoughts for God’s Stewards. Together they show his concern with prayer, spiritual humility, holiness in Christ, and the believer’s stewardship of money. These writings have long been used for personal devotion and sermon preparation, and some have been translated for Chinese churches. Because public information is limited, no detailed biography is given here; readers may come to know his thought and spiritual emphasis through the works listed above.