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Alfred Edersheim
1883
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used regarding material in the Talmud can be found in the file entitled "List of Abbreviations Used in
Reference to Rabbinic Writings." References mainly starting with the abbreviation "Jos."
(Ant.=Antiquities, Ag. Apion=Against Apion, etc.) refer to the "Works of Flavius Josephus" and his
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Apocrypha (1&2 Maccabees, etc.) can be found at The Bible, KJV.
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations
Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings
BOOK I
THE PREPARATION FOR THE GOSPEL:
THE JEWISH WORLD IN THE DAYS OF CHRIST
Book I, Chapter 1
The Jewish World in the Days of Christ
The Jewish Dispersion in the East
Book I, Chapter 2
The Jewish Dispersion in the West
The Hellenists
Origin of Hellenist Literature in the Greek Translation of the Bible
Character of the Septuagint
Book I, Chapter 3
The Old Faith Preparing for the New
Development of Hellenist Theology: The Apocrypha, Aristeas, Aristobulus, and the
Pseud-Epigraphic Writings
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Book I, Chapter 4
Philo of Alexandria, The Rabbis, and the Gospels
The Final Development of Hellenism in its Relation to Rabbinism
and the Gospel According to St. John
Book I, Chapter 5
Alexandria and Rome
The Jewish Communities in the Capitals of Western Civilisation
Book I, Chapter 6
Political and Religious Life of the Jewish Dispersion in the West
Their Union in the Great Hope of the Coming Deliverer
Book I, Chapter 7
In Palestine
Jews and Gentiles in 'The Land'
Their Mutual Relations and Feelings
'The Wall of Separation'
Book I, Chapter 8
Traditionalism, Its Origin, Character, and Literature
The Mishnah and Talmud
The Gospel of Christ
The Dawn of a New Day
Book II
FROM THE MANGER IN BETHLEHEM
TO THE BAPTISM IN JORDAN
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Book II, Chapter 6
The Nativity of Jesus the Messiah
(St. Matthew 1:25; St. Luke 2:1-20)
Book III
THE ASCENT: FROM THE RIVER JORDAN
TO THE MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION
* This chapter contains, among other matter, a detailed and critical examination of the great Jewish Sects,
such as was necessary in a work on 'The Times,' as well as 'The Life,' of Christ.
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Book III, Chapter 3
The Twofold Testimony of John
The First Sabbath of Jesus' Ministry
The First Sunday
The First Disciples
(St. John 1:15-51)
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Book III, Chapter 13
By the Sea of Galilee
The Final Call of the First Disciples, and the Miraculous Draught of Fishes
(St. Matthew 4:18-22; St. Mark 1:16-20; St. Luke 5:1-11)
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The Return to Capernaum
Healing of the Demonised Dumb
Pharisaic Charge Against Christ
The Visit of Christ's Mother and Brethren
(St. Luke 8:1-3; St. Matthew 9:32-35; St. Mark 3:22, &c.; St. Matthew 12:46-50 and
parallels)
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Concerning Purity
The Traditions Concerning 'Hand-Washing' and 'Vows'
(St. Matthew 15:1-20; St. Mark 7:1-23)
* It is specially requested, that this chapter be read along with the text of Scripture.
Book IV
THE DESCENT: FROM THE MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION
INTO THE VALLEY OF HUMILIATION AND DEATH.
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Book IV, Chapter 1
The Transfiguration
(St. Matthew 17:1-8; St. Mark 9:2-8; St. Luke 9:28-36)
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Book IV, Chapter 11
The First Peraean Discourses
To the Pharisees Concerning the Two Kingdoms
Their Contest
What Qualifies a Disciple for the Kingdom of God,
and How Israel was Becoming Subject to that of Evil
(St. Matthew 12:22-45; St. Luke 11:14-36)
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Book IV, Chapter 19
The Three Last Parables of the Peraean Series: The Unrighteous Judge
The Self-Righteous Pharisee and the Publican
The Unmerciful Servant
(St. Luke 18:1-14; St. Matthew 18:23-35)
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Book V
THE CROSS AND THE CROWN
Book V, Chapter 1
The First Day in Passion-Week
Palm-Sunday
The Royal Entry Into Jerusalem
(St. Matthew 21:1-11; St. Mark 11:1-11; St. Luke 19:29-44; St. John 12:12-19)
Book V, Chapter 2
The Second Day in Passion-Week
The Barren Fig-Tree
The Cleansing of the Temple
The Hosanna of the Children
(St. Matthew 12:12-22; St. Mark 11:15-26; St. Luke 19:45-48)
Book V, Chapter 3
The Third Day in Passion-Week
The Events of That Day
The Question of Christ's Authority
The Question of Tribute to Caesar
The Widow's Farthing
The Greeks Who Sought to See Jesus
Summary and Retrospect of the Public Ministry of Christ
(St. Matthew 21:23-27; St. Mark 11:27-33; St. Luke 20:1-8; St. Matthew 22:15-22; St.
Mark 12:13-17; St. Luke 20:20-26; St. Matthew 22:41-46; St. Luke 21:1-4; St. John
12:20-50)
Book V, Chapter 4
The Third Day in Passion-Week
The Last Controversies and Discourses
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
The Scribe and the Great Commandment
Question to the Pharisees About David's Son and Lord
Final Warning to the People: The Eight 'Woes'
Farewell
(St. Matthew 22:23-33; St. Mark 12:18-27; St. Luke 20:27-39; St. Matthew 12:34-40;
St. Mark 12:28-34; St. Matthew 22:41-46; St. Mark 12:35-40; St. Luke 20:40-47; St.
Matthew 23)
Book V, Chapter 5
The Third Day in Passion-Week
The Last Series of Parables: To the Pharisees and to the People
On the Way to Jerusalem: The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard
In the Temple: The Parable of the 'No' and 'Yes' of the Two Sons
The Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son and the Wedding Garment
(St. Matthew 19:30, 20:16; St. Matthew 21:28-32; St. Matthew 12:33-46; St. Mark
12:1-12; St. Luke 20:9-19; St. Matthew 22:1-14)
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Book V, Chapter 6
The Evening of the Third Day in Passion-Week
On the Mount of Olives: Discourses to the Disciples Concerning the Last Things
(St. Matthew 24; St. Mark 13; St. Luke 21:5-38, 12:35-48)
Book V, Chapter 7
Evening of the Third Day in Passion-Week
On the Mount of Olives
Last Parables: To the Disciples Concerning the Last Things
The Parable of The Ten Virgins
The Parable of the Talents
Supplementary Parable of the Minas and the King's Reckoning with His Servants and
His Rebellious Citizens
(St. Matthew 25:1-13; St. Matthew 14-30; St. Luke 19:11-28)
Book V, Chapter 8
The Fourth Day in Passion-Week
Jesus in His Last Sabbatic Rest Before His Agony, and the Sanhedrists in Their Unrest
The Betrayal
Judas: His Character, Apostasy, and End
(St. Matthew 26:1-5,14-16; St. Mark 14:1,2,10,11; St. Luke 22:1-6)
Book V, Chapter 9
The Fifth Day in Passion-Week
'Make Ready the Passover!"
(St. Matthew 26:17-19; St. Mark 14:12-16; St. Luke 22:7-13; St. John 13:1)
Book V, Chapter 10
The Paschal Supper
The Institution of the Lord's Supper
(St. Matthew 26:17-19; St. Mark 14:12-16; St. Luke 22:7-13; St. John 13:1; St.
Matthew 26:20; St. Mark 14:17; St. Luke 22:14-16; St. Luke 22:24-30; St. Luke
22:17,18; St. John 13:2-20; St. Matthew 26:21-24; St. Mark 14:18-21; St. Luke 22:21-
23; St. John 13:21-26; St. Matthew 26:25; St. John 13:26-38; St. Matthew 26:26-29; St.
Mark 14:22-25; St. Luke 22:19,20)
Book V, Chapter 11
The Last Discourses of Christ
The Prayer of Consecration *
(St. John 14-17)
*As this chapter is really in the nature of a commentation on St. John xiv., xv., xvi., xvii., the reader is
requested to peruse it with the Bible-text beside him. Without this it could scarcely be intelligently
followed.
Book V, Chapter 12
Gethsemane
(St. Matthew 26:30-56; St. Mark 14:26-52; St. Luke 22:31-53; St. John 18:1-11)
Book V, Chapter 13
Thursday Night
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Before Annas and Caiaphas
Peter and Jesus
(St. John 18:12-14; St. Matthew 26:57,58; St. Mark 14:53,54; St. Luke 22:54,55; St.
John 18:24,15-18; St. John 18:19-23; St. Matthew 26:69,70; St. Mark 14:66-68; St.
Luke 22:56,57; St. John 18:17,18; St. Matthew 26:71,72; St. Mark 14:69,70; St. Luke
22:58; St. John 18:25; St. Matthew 26:59-68; St. Mark 14:55-65; St. Luke 22:67-71,63-
65; St. Matthew 26:73-75; St. Mark 14:70-72; St. Luke 22:59-62; St. John 18:26,27)
Book V, Chapter 14
The Morning of Good Friday
(St. Matthew 27:1,2,11-14; St. Mark 15:1-5; St. Luke 23:1-5; St. John 18:28-38; St.
Luke 23:6-12; St. Matthew 27:3-10; St. Matthew 27:15-18; St. Mark 15:6-10; St. Luke
23:13-17; St. John 18:39,40; St. Matthew 27:19; St. Matthew 27:20-31; St. Mark 15:11-
20; St. Luke 23:18-25; St. John 19:1-16)
Book V, Chapter 15
'Crucified, Dead, and Buried'
(St. Matthew 27:31-43: St. Mark 15:20-32(a); St. Luke 23:26-38; St. John 19:16-24; St.
Matthew 28:44; St. Mark 15:32(b); St. Luke 23:39-43; St. John 19:25-27; St. Matthew
27:45-56; St. Mark 15:33-41; St. Luke 23:44-49; St. John 19:28-30; St. John 19:31-37;
St. Matthew 27:57-61; St. Mark 15:42-47; St. Luke 23:50-56; St. John 19:38-42; St.
Matthew 27:62-66)
Book V, Chapter 16
On the Resurrection of Christ from the Dead
Book V, Chapter 17
'On the Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead: He Ascended into Heaven'
(St. Matthew 28:1-10; St. Mark 16:1-11; St. Luke 24:1-12; St. John 20:1-18; St.
Matthew 28:11-15; St. Mark 16:12,13; St. Luke 24:13-35; 1 Cor. 15:5; St. Mark 16:14;
St. Luke 24:36-43; St. John 20:19-25; St. John 20:26-29; St. Matthew 28:16; St. John
21:1-24; St. Matthew 28:17-20; St. Mark 16:15-28; 1 Cor. 15:6; St. Luke 24:44-53; St.
Mark 16:19,20; Acts 1:3-12)
Appendices
1. Pseudepigraphic Writings
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7. On the Date of the Nativity of Our Lord
15. Location of Sychar, and the Date of Our Lord's Visit to Samaria
19. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and the New Testament
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