Palestine pathways; sermons of travel in the Holy Land

Introduction

IN THESE sermons truth is sketched with an atmosphere and a background. The atmosphere is that of oriental life, and the background is formed from scenes in Bible lands.

The reader is reminded that Christianity is an historical religion, and that its great doctrines are inseparable from actual events which occurred at definite times and in specific places. The reality of these events and the significance of these doctrines are made the more impressive if one can actually visit these scenes and there view in memory the achievements of those great persons through whom was wrought out the salvation of the world.

Such a sojourn, in the land made holy by the heroes of Israel and by the life of our Lord, was the happy experience of the author of this book. The sermons in the volume are in large measure due to this experience. By a careful study of sacred history and geography, and then by use of the vivid colours wielded by an eye-witness, the writer reproduces the stories of Scripture, and applies their messages to the needs of men and women in the modern world.

Such a treatment of Bible themes cannot fail to be instructive, and in such a setting each incident reviewed assumes a new aspect of reality.

CHARLES R. ERDMAN.

Princeton, N. J.

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Foreword

THESE sermons were either in course of preparation or used in part while preaching on a recent journey around the world. Among the passengers there was an evident hunger to know the Biblical records concerning the places visited, and the Scriptural events or teachings that are associated with them.

This book, while endeavouring primarily to honour the living God, is intended to help such seekers and all others who desire intimate glimpses of present-day life in localities especially honoured by divine revelation and ministry.

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