The Life Of Our Blessed Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ, Together With The Lives Of The Apostles by The Rev John Fleetwood To Which Is Added Dr Chalmers Evidences Of Christianity.
Prefatory Essay by The Rev. John Eadie
Published by John G. Murdoch: London c1880 (undated)
Complete With Full Page Colour Plate Illustrations - Front Cover Detached
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This substantial Victorian devotional volume, The Life of Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Together With The Lives of the Apostles by the Rev. John Fleetwood, presents a comprehensive and reverent narrative of Christ's life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection, followed by detailed accounts of the Apostles and the early foundations of the Christian Church. Written in an accessible yet earnest nineteenth-century prose style, the work was intended for both family reading and personal devotion, guiding readers chronologically through the Gospels while emphasising moral instruction, faith, and the divine character of Christ's mission.
The volume is further strengthened by the inclusion of Dr Chalmers' Evidences of Christianity, a robust apologetic work addressing the historical and theological foundations of Christian belief, designed to defend the authenticity of the New Testament and the divinity of Christ against scepticism. A substantial prefatory essay by the Rev. John Eadie situates the text within contemporary theological scholarship, framing the book as both a devotional aid and a reasoned defence of Christianity. Together, these elements reflect the Victorian era's deep concern with faith, doctrine, and moral certainty in an age of intellectual and social change.
Visually, the book is richly enhanced with full-page colour plate illustrations depicting key biblical scenes, intended to engage readers emotionally and imaginatively as well as spiritually. Despite the detached front cover, the volume remains a striking example of late nineteenth-century religious publishing, combining narrative theology, apologetics, and illustration in a single imposing work. It would particularly appeal to collectors of Victorian religious books, admirers of biblical illustration, and readers interested in the devotional and theological literature of the nineteenth century."
Front cover detached as shown. Frontis sits loose otherwise no other loose pages. Pages very clean and well presented. All illustrations present. Carries multiple antique pressed flowers. A good copy, worthy of TLC or simply enjoy as is for an excellent reading copy of this important work. Please study photos to further understand condition.
