The Sermon on the Mount: A Practical Exposition

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The Sermon on the Mount: A Practical Exposition

by Charles Gore

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

1:46
2

PREFACE TO THE REISSUE OF 1910

4:03
3

PREFACE

2:19
4

ANALYSIS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

1:34
5

CHAPTER I THE SERMON

14:10
6

CHAPTER II THE BEATITUDES IN GENERAL

10:55
7

CHAPTER III THE BEATITUDES IN DETAIL

32:24
8

CHAPTER IV THE REVISION OF THE OLD LAW

34:38
9

CHAPTER V THE REVISION OF THE OLD LAW (continued)

27:34
10

CHAPTER VI THE MOTIVE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

21:09

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Charles Gore

Charles Gore

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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