The Great Commission. Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, vol. IV
Charles Henry MackintoshProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019
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English Originals Religion Life PhilosophySpiritual PracticeSpiritual ComfortIntellectual EnlightenmentMoral CultivationEclectic ReadingSummary
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. The Great Commission: Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, vol. IV. Author: Mackintosh, Charles Henry, 1820–1896. Language: English. Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity. Release Date: August 24, 2012.Editor's review
This is the fourth volume of miscellaneous writings by the nineteenth-century British Christian author Charles Henry Mackintosh, gathering his expository and exhortatory pieces around the theme of the Great Commission. Mackintosh's writing is known for its close adherence to Scripture and clear organization; he excels at unfolding biblical passages section by section and bringing them down to the practical level of believers' daily lives rather than remaining in abstract theological speculation. This volume serves well as a study aid: readers may read it in parallel with the relevant Scripture passages and appreciate the exegetical style and spiritual concerns of the nineteenth-century Brethren tradition. The Project Gutenberg public-domain electronic edition is easy to search and excerpt, making it suitable as reference material for personal devotion, small-group Bible study preparation, or researchers in church history and the history of exegesis. It should be noted that a historical distance separates the book's context from today's readers; some topics are discussed in ways marked by their era, and readers should weigh them against the Scriptures themselves, taking the exegetical approach rather than mechanically adopting specific conclusions.Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with a Christian background who wish to study the Scriptures related to the Great Commission in depth
- Ministry workers leading Bible study groups who need nineteenth-century exegetical material for reference
- Scholars and students researching the Brethren tradition and modern English exegetical literature
- Readers accustomed to public-domain English ebooks who enjoy close, passage-by-passage reading
Not a good fit for
- Beginners who want a systematic introduction to contemporary theology and need a textbook-style structure
- Readers with no interest in religious texts who only want to know about general literary works
- Readers who struggle with English and need a Chinese translation
- Readers expecting a collection of short devotional pieces who are unwilling to read closely alongside the Scriptures
Reading tips
- Begin with the table of contents and prioritize the chapters related to the Great Commission passages in the four Gospels.
- Before reading each chapter, turn first to the corresponding Scripture passage, then return to the author's exposition and take brief notes.
- It can be used alongside small-group Bible study: each time, select one passage and discuss it in comparison with the corresponding section of the book.
- When encountering conclusions strongly colored by their era, mark them first and reassess them after finishing the whole piece.
About the publisher
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FAQ
Is this book in Chinese or English? How demanding is it to read?
The original is in English and is a Project Gutenberg public-domain ebook; no Chinese translation is included. The text is nineteenth-century English religious writing, with long sentences and dense biblical quotation, so a certain foundation in English reading is required; readers familiar with the Chinese Union Version or an English Bible translation will find it easier to follow.How does volume IV relate to the first three volumes? Can it be read on its own?
This is the fourth volume of Mackintosh's miscellaneous writings. The volumes are arranged by theme and piece rather than as a tightly linked continuous argument. Reading this volume alone will not leave it incomprehensible for lack of the first three, but to grasp the author's overall approach, one may first read the expository pieces in the other volumes as preparation.What exactly is the "Great Commission" discussed in this book?
The "Great Commission" usually refers to the command in the Gospels, given by Jesus after his resurrection, to send the disciples to preach the gospel, baptize, and teach. This volume gathers related miscellaneous writings and expository pieces around this theme; the specific pieces and scope of discussion should be determined by the ebook's table of contents, and it is advisable to browse the contents first before deciding the reading order.Is the electronic edition suitable for note-taking and excerpting?
Project Gutenberg provides plain-text-style ebooks that are convenient for copying, searching for keywords, and excerpting passages, making them suitable for reading notes or Bible study handout material. For long-term citation, it is advisable to note chapter locations yourself and check quoted wording against the original Scripture passages.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
Charles Henry Mackintosh Author · British · 1820–1896Charles Henry Mackintosh (1820–1896) was a British writer and preacher of the Plymouth Brethren, commonly known by the initials C.H.M. Born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1820, he devoted his life to expounding the Bible and to written ministry. Eleven of his works are held in this collection, notably his notes on Exodus, Leviticus, and Genesis, together with two volumes of notes on Deuteronomy and several miscellaneous volumes such as The Assembly of God, Life and Times of David, and The All-Sufficiency of Christ. These writings are largely chapter-by-chapter commentaries marked by a plain style and a concern for spiritual edification. He also edited the magazine Things New and Old for more than twenty years. His works, often classified here under inspirational growth, remain a resource for readers studying the Pentateuch.