Works by Augustus Neander
- Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion and Historical Developement.
Description: Neander believed that as a historian, he had a duty to
retell Jesus' life story in writing. Like an artist who paints a
picture of Jesus according to his or her vision, Neander was inspired to
produce the image of Jesus as a historical teacher and figure. This
investigation into the life and ministry of Jesus begins with his birth
and childhood. From there, Neander explores the culture in which Jesus
lived before his public ministry began. Then, Neander provides readers
with a descriptive analysis of Christ's public ministry, first giving us
a detailed account of Jesus' time in preparation for his ministry.
While studying the public ministry of Christ, readers will discover
fascinating details about Christ's method, his miracles, and his
selection and training of the apostles. The author even examines the
individual encounters that Jesus had in a variety of different cities
that he visited during his ministry. Neander's historical investigation
of Jesus' life and works in an incredibly edifying project that will
enlighten Christians in their spiritual studies.
Emmalon
Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
- Light in the Dark Places: or, Memorial of Christian Life in the Middle Ages.
Description: Augustus Neander began his religious studies in
speculative theory, but his changing interests led him to the study of
church history. In his book, Light in the Dark Places, Neander's
talent
as a writer and a historian is tremendously evident; collected within
this volume is an abundance of remarkable information about church
history. Neander shares information about the lives of Christian
individuals and communities during times of darkness and of triumph.
Neander also reveals unknown facts about early missionaries and martyrs
of the church. This historical analysis will provide today's Christians
with insight into the church's elaborate past, so that they may learn
from previous mistakes and embrace habits of
righteousness.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
- Scriptural Expositions of Dr. Augustus Neander: I. The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians, Practically Explained.
Description: Augustus Neander began his religious studies
in speculative theory, but his changing interests led him
to the study of church history. As he became more
invested in his historical studies, he embarked on a
mission to put together a substantial work of practical
commentaries on a selection of books from the Bible. His
Epistle of Paul to the Philippians, Practically Explained
is one part of this larger project. In his commentary on
Paul's epistle, Neander shows us the circumstances under
which Paul wrote his letter. The church of Philippi was
the first church that Paul founded while in Macedonia.
Neander discusses the nature of Paul's imprisonment in
Rome and the affect this had on his relationship with the
Philippian church. Through his systematic commentary,
Neander is able to help readers discover new meaning in
the message of Paul's epistle.
Emmalon
Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
- Scriptural Expositions of Dr. Augustus Neander: II. The Epistle of James, Practically Explained.
Description: Augustus Neander began his religious studies
in speculative theory, but his changing interests led him
to the study of church history. As he became more
invested in his historical studies, he embarked on a
mission to put together a substantial work of practical
commentaries on a selection of books from the Bible. His
Epistle of James Practically Explained is one part of this larger
project. In his commentary on James' epistle, Neander shows us James'
personality as well as the nature of the churches he worked with.
Little is known about the specific church to which James' epistle is
addressed, but Neander explains that the Christians were of exclusively
Jewish descent. As a result of their firm roots in Jewish theology,
several confusions were generated about the truth of the Messiah amongst
these Jewish converts. It was James' aim in his epistle to share the
nature of true religion with his correspondents. Through his systematic
commentary, Neander is able to help readers discover new meaning in the
message of James' epistle.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
- Scriptural Expositions of Dr. Augustus Neander: III. The First Epistle of John, Practically Explained.
Description: In this book, Augustus Neander carefully
explores practical and theoretical aspects of John's first epistle to
the first century churches of Asia Minor against corruption. Neander
begins by discussing the political and religious climate under which
John writes the epistle. It was John's task to remind the early
Christians that the person of Christ is central to a complete and full
understanding of Christianity. By exposing John's epistle, Neander aims
to awaken the Christian consciousness. He suggests that Christianity is
a way of life, not just a religion, and that the Christian church is the
family of God, rather than an institution of creeds and hierarchies.
Neander's careful illustration of the writings of John truly illuminates
their spiritual value. This book is part of a larger series containing
Neander's commentaries on the books of Philippians and
James.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
