Number in Scripture:
Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significance
by E. W. Bullinger (1837-1913)
Fourth Edition, Revised. 1921
In this 16 chapter work on numerology, Bullinger (Brethren-HyperDispensationalist) presents the numerical representations of different numbers in the Bible.
“The works of the Lord are great, Sought out of all them have pleasure therein.” Ps. cxi. 2. Continue reading
Postmillennialism
By Loraine Boettner
In this 15 chapter work, Boettner (Presbyterian) examines the doctrine of Postmillennialism. He begins with representative theologians, an introduction, a statement of the doctrine and a chapter on “Inadequate terminology”. He then presents us with another 10 chapters on issues is and around the doctrine, like the world is growing better, the millennium not a perfect or sinless state, the 1000 years as a symbolical figure, principles of interpretation, etc. Continue reading
By Alfred Barry (1846)
This work is a treatment of the Parables and other types of illustrative material in the Old Testament, by Alfred Barry, Lord Bishop of Sydney, and Primate of Autralia and Tasmania.
The Manual of Intercessory Prayer
ARRANGED BY
THE REV. R. M. BENSON, M.A,
SUPERIOR, SOC. S. JOHN iT, COWIBI 3, JOHN’S, OXOH.
LONDON: J. T. HATES, LYALL PLACE, EATON SQUAKE; & 4, HENRIETTA STREET, COYENT GAEDES, LONDON
SWIFT AND CO, PRINTERS, NEWTON STREET, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C.
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This work is divided into various parts. The first part is a study on prayer, and the later parts are sample prayers. I believe Benson is either a Catholic or Anglican priest. At first glance (me being Protestant), I would say that I dislike the idea of “canned prayers” altogether. After reading through some of these prayers though, I began to realize that Benson focuses this work on assembling preciously worded prayers for every occasion. I think the meaningless repetition of prayer is useless and a sin, but I must admit that some of these prayers are nicely worded for public services or for certain occasions when “you just don’t know how to pray for somebody.” See 117 A Prayer for Lunatics for example. Excellent little prayer. Continue reading
Best Christ Could Not Be Tempted
by W.E.Best
Copyright © 1986
In this 19 chapter work, Best examines the issue of Christ and his possibility of sinning. Continue reading
