The complete whos who in the bible zondervans understand the bible reference series zondervan. The eightyfiveyearold scotsman had risen from poverty and illegitimacy to become one of the most prominent pastors in scotland. Jan, 20 even so, he rose to the stature of an erudite, eloquent preacher. Lord, teach us to pray by alexander whyte kingsley press. Read alexander whyte s biography, works and quotes online for free. Though you had the whole bodleian library and did not know yourself, you would not preach a sermon worth hearing. Bunyan characters by whyte, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Aug 11, 2009 alexander whyte, the scottish preacher, always began his prayers with an expression of gratitude. Bible characters, volume 4 ebook by alexander whyte. Lord, teach us to pray is probably the finest single book of sermons on prayer by any evangelical preacher. By alexander whyte when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Oct 23, 2010 bible characters by whyte, alexander, 1886, f. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally. Here are a few quotes from alexander whyte about the people and the principles of scripture. Spurgeon called it the most important book in his life outside of the bible, and. Drawing directly from both the bible and referencing works of other notable scholars, whytes skillful paints an informative and illuminating picture of these men and women. Jan, 2017 the scottish preacher was one of the most eloquent of his day. Alexander whyte january, 1836 january 6, 1921 was a scottish divine. And lot was the father of all such as are scarcely saved. Alexander whyte s well researched collection of bible biographies has. Alexander whyte was a scottish theologian, minister and principal of new college, edinburgh.
The complete edition contains nearly 150 in depth character studies from genesis to revelation. Whyte, alexander bible characters from the old and new. Alexander whyte s well researched collection of bible biographies has been of indispensible use to pastors, study group leaders and students of the scriptures for over 100 years. Bible characters volume 16 by alexander whyte nook. The butcher, garden, and the field, the robin and his bait, also the rotten tree, doth yield me argument of weight. Recently i read the life of alexander whyte by g f barbour which was first published in 1923 shortly after whytes death. Alexander alex andur defender, helper of men or one who turns away evil. Ordained a deacon, he became assistant pastor of free st. This one continues with the characters of pilgrims progress. Apr 03, 2016 t he civilizationaltering life of alexander the great is well known to most students of history.
Alexander whyte was a scottish preacher, with a passion for the lost. Alexander whyte overcame illigitimacy 19012000 church. Not only was alexanders reign predicted in the old testament long before he was born, but when alexander visited jerusalem, the high priest showed him those bible prophecies. Whyte, a minister in the free church of scotland in the late nineteenth century, dedicated the majority of his literary career studying various figures contained in the bible, and these six volumes are the fruit of his hard labor. Alexander whyte the characters in pilgrims progress 1. Whyte studied divinity at the university of aberdeen and then at new. He spent the latter years of his life studying and developing interpretations for the. Alexander whyte was born in kirriemuir, scotland, in a tworoom thatched weavers cottage. Oliphant anderson and ferrier, 1896 bible 301 pages. Johns, glasgow 18661870, he became colleague and successor to the famous r.
Quotes by alexander whyte on his 180th birthday lights 4 god. New international encyclopedia of bible characters. Bible characters, by alexander whyte, scripture commentary. Bunyan characters second series lectures delivered in st.
Alexander whytes dictionary of bible characters delves into the lives and history of both prominent and littleknown characters of the old and new testaments. His books, unlike those of many of his liberal contemporaries, are still in print and are popular with christians all over the world. Georges free church edinburgh by alexander whyte, d. His mother, janet thomson, was unmarried at the time of his birth and did not marry his father, john whyte. The scottish preacher was one of the most eloquent of his day. Even so, he rose to the stature of an erudite, eloquent preacher. Whyte, alexander bible characters from the old and new testaments 6 volume set whyte, alexander the walk, conversation and character of jesus christ our lord whyte, alexander bunyan characters 4 volumes updated. Entry for alexander the coppersmith whyte s dictionary of bible characters one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary, by alexander whyte, delves into the background and history of 159 characters in the bible. Page 108 there was a certain creditor which had two debtors. Pilgrims progress into a book titled bunyan characters. Lord teach us to pray, samuel rutherford and some of his. If you find your life of prayer to be always so short, and so easy, and so spiritual, as to be without cost and strain and sweat to you, you may depend upon it, you have not yet begun to pray.
He was moderator of the general assembly of the free church of scotland in 1898. Alexander whyte quotes page 1 of 2 alexander whyte 18371921 alexander whyte was a scottish preacher, with a passion for the lost. This is true, but more important even than to know oneself is to know god. Bunyan characters volume ii by alexander whyte free at. Rev dr alexander whyte dd january 1836 6 january 1921 was a scottish divine. Previous part 1 next part 3 those good things that from age to age to others hid have been. Minor characters of the bible, john hall, 1847, bible, 99 pages. It is the most comprehensive and most well respected source of material for understanding the characters involved in the events of the bible ever published. He was born at kirriemuir in forfarshire and educated at the university of aberdeen and at new college, edinburgh. Nobody preached about bible characters with the flare that alexander did. He prayed, we thank thee, o lord, that it is not always like this. Alexander whyte 18361921 was widely acknowledged to be the greatest scottish preacher of his day.
His solid understanding of the scriptures and human nature helped alexander whyte portray men and women of the bible with vivid word pictures. Born in the small angus town of kirriemuir, whyte was educated at aberdeen university and the free church college in edinburgh. He entered the ministry of the free church of scotland and after serving as colleague in free st johns, glasgow 18661870, removed to edinburgh as colleague. Abraham and lot abraham was the father of the faithful. Without a father alexander s parents never married. But there is one chapter of his saga that is as seldom discussed as it is fascinating. Buy bible characters by alexander whyte online at alibris. Alexander whytes well researched collection of bible biographies has been of indispensible use to pastors, study group leaders and students of the scriptures for over 100 years. Bible characters, volume 5 by alexander whyte nook book. Our lords characters, alexander whyte bible characters, alexander whyte. Soon after alexanders birth his father left for america and janet never saw him again.
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Bible characters by alexander whyte 6 volume set on cdrom format. Bunyan characters third series by alexander whyte full. Alexander whyte reveals insights into the lives of the people of the bible that casual readers might never find. Entry for alexander the coppersmith whytes dictionary of bible characters one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary, by alexander whyte, delves into the background and history of 159 characters in the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The son of simon the cyrenian who was compelled to carry the cross of christ mark 15. Alexander the coppersmith whytes dictionary of bible. Whyte, a minister in the free church of scotland in the late nineteenth century, dedicated the majority of his literary career studying various figures contained in the bible, and these six. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bible characters vol. Janet declined to marry alexander s father, john whyte, who.
Alexander whytes well researched collection of bible biographies has. Feb 12, 2016 alexander whyte january, 1836 january 6, 1921 was a scottish divine. This edition is completely linked with a working table of contents for ease of navigation and study. About bible characters from old and new testaments 6 volume set famous minister ben haden once proclaimed, bible characters is biography at its best. Whytes dictionary of bible characters bible dictionary. Christian focus publish his famous bible characters. The grave of rev dr alexander whyte, dean cemetery, edinburgh rev dr alexander whyte d. Bible characters volume 16 by alexander whyte nook book. Alexander whyte, a great scottish preacher of the nineteenth century, gained a. Alexander whyte the characters in pilgrims progress 112. Drawing directly from both the bible and referencing works of other notable scholars, whyte s skillful paints an informative and illuminating picture of these men and women.
He was moderator of the general assembly to the free church of scotland in 1898. Bible characters alexander whyte adam to achan free ebook download as pdf file. Whyte studied divinity at the university of aberdeen and then at new college, edinburgh, graduating in 1866. Soon after alexander s birth his father left for america and janet never saw him again. A leading man in jerusalem when peter and john were tried there acts 4. Oliphants, anderson and ferrier, 1902 bible 311 pages.
Collection of inspiring, motivational quotes by alexander whyte about love, life, success, friendship, relationship, change, work and happiness. Alexander whyte, the scottish preacher, always began his prayers with an expression of gratitude. On sabbath, the 12th december 1886, i heard the late canon liddon preach a sermon in st. Bible characters from old and new testaments is the crowning literary achievement of alexander whyte. Pauls cathedral, in which he classed oliver cromwell with alexander the sixth and with richard the third. Publication date 18961902 topics bible publisher edinburgh. Alexander whyte 18371921, a free church of scotland clergyman, was born at kirriemuir, forfarshire, and educated at the university of aberdeen, new college, edinburgh.
Alexander the great was mentioned in the bibleand he knew. To me it was a fascinating and yet shocking and disturbing book. Alexander whyte was one of the greatest scottish preachers of the late nineteenth century, and this book, published after his death, is a collection of the best of a long series of sermons on mark eleven and one preached throughout dr. A convert to christianity who became an apostate 1 tim.
Whytes dictionary of bible characters one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary, by alexander whyte, delves into the background and history. Alexander whytes well researched collection of bible biographies has been of indispensible use to pastors, study group leaders and students of the scriptures. Oct 29, 20 recently i read the life of alexander whyte by g f barbour which was first published in 1923 shortly after whytes death. Whyte, alexander bunyan characters series iiv bible. One cold, miserable day his people wondered what he would say. Alexander whyte overcame illigitimacy on this day, january 6, 1921, alexander whyte died quietly in his sleep. He was born in kirriemuir, forfarshire to janet thomson, an unmarried girl. Whyte, a minister in the free church of scotland in the late nineteenth century, dedicated the majority of his literary career studying various figures contained in the bible, and these six volumes. Alexander whyte s dictionary of bible characters delves into the lives and history of both prominent and littleknown characters of the old and new testaments. Alexander whyte famous unanswered prayers, warren wiersbe.
Alexander whyte 18361921 this is the second volume of four which goes into the details of characters from john bunyans books. Alexander whyte biography, quotes, works and writings. John bunyans holy war was first published in 1682, six years. Born january, 1837 he grew up in poverty with a slim education. Tell me, therefore, which of them will love him most 1 simon answered and said, i suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. Bunyan characters third series by alexander whyte chapter ithe book the book of the wars of the lord.
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