
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
PREFACE TO THE REISSUE OF 1910
PREFACE
ANALYSIS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
CHAPTER I THE SERMON
CHAPTER II THE BEATITUDES IN GENERAL
CHAPTER III THE BEATITUDES IN DETAIL
CHAPTER IV THE REVISION OF THE OLD LAW
CHAPTER V THE REVISION OF THE OLD LAW (continued)
CHAPTER VI THE MOTIVE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
This work offers a clear, step‑by‑step exploration of the teachings that begin with the famous mountaintop address. Drawing on the text of the Gospels, the author examines each beatitude and moral instruction, linking ancient language to everyday concerns. Listeners will appreciate the careful way the commentary balances scholarly detail with practical application.
Special attention is given to the often‑debated topic of divorce, where the author compares the accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke and explains how early church tradition shaped the prevailing view. The discussion remains grounded in the original passages, offering insight without imposing a single conclusion. The exposition invites reflection on how these timeless principles can influence modern relationships and personal choices.
Throughout, the language has been modernized for clarity while preserving the flavor of the original 19th‑century text. Footnotes and transcriber's notes appear as helpful sidebars, guiding listeners through archaic terms and variant spellings. The result is an audio experience that feels both scholarly and approachable, inviting anyone curious about the moral heart of the Sermon to listen and think.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (342K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-08-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1853–1932
A leading Anglican thinker of his time, he tried to show that Christian faith could face modern scholarship and science without losing its spiritual depth. His books and sermons helped shape English religious life well beyond the churches he served.
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