John the Baptist

por Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Editorial:

Fleming H. Revell

, 1900

Overview

John the Baptist stood between the Old and New Testaments, announcing the passage of one and heralding the coming of another. In John the Baptist Meyer tells the story of the prophet’s life, interweaving historical detail with spiritual lessons. The result is an inspiring biography that encourages readers to do just as John the Baptist commanded: “Behold the Lamb of God!”

Contents

Top Highlights

“He was ordained to be ‘the clasp’ of two covenants. In him Judaism reached its highest embodiment, and the Old Testament found its noblest exponent.” (Page 10)

“The term of years foretold by Daniel had nearly expired. The sceptre had departed from Judah” (Page 16)

“‘Behold, He shall come,’ rang in their hearts like a peal of silver bells” (Page 16)

“the word of God came unto John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.” (Page 58)