
COMPANION TO THE BIBLE. - BY REV. E.P. BARROWS, D.D., - PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE.
GENERAL PREFACE.
PART I. - EVIDENCES OF REVEALED RELIGION.
EVIDENCES OF REVEALED RELIGION.
CHAPTER I. - INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
CHAPTER II. - GENUINENESS OF THE GOSPEL NARRATIVES.
CHAPTER III. - UNCORRUPT PRESERVATION OF THE GOSPEL NARRATIVES.
CHAPTER IV. - AUTHENTICITY AND CREDIBILITY OF THE GOSPEL NARRATIVES.
CHAPTER V. - THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES AND THE ACKNOWLEDGED EPISTLES.
CHAPTER VI. - THE DISPUTED BOOKS.
Designed as a handy guide for anyone who wants to explore Scripture more deeply, this work offers a clear, condensed overview of biblical study. It speaks directly to Sunday‑school teachers, preaching ministers, and curious lay readers alike, providing the essentials without overwhelming detail. The author’s aim is to make the results of serious biblical investigation readily accessible.
The book unfolds in four sections. First, it surveys the historical evidence that undergirds the Christian faith, emphasizing the authenticity and inspiration of the biblical texts. Subsequent chapters introduce each Old and New Testament book, outlining its background, structure, and purpose, while a final part outlines sound principles for interpreting the Bible’s human language and divine message.
Throughout, the author stresses the unity of revelation, showing how each part of Scripture fits into a single redemptive story and counters common fragmentary objections. The treatment is concise, aiming for clarity rather than exhaustive detail, especially on complex Pentateuch issues. A future companion on biblical geography and antiquities is promised, extending the study’s scope.
Language
en
Duration
~25 hours (1464K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1807–1888
A 19th-century American clergyman and biblical scholar, he spent decades teaching Scripture and Hebrew while writing practical books to help readers study the Bible more closely. His work joined pastoral warmth with the habits of a careful teacher.
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