The Upper Room & Old Paths

[heartoflesh]

I picked up these two volumes by J.C. Ryle over the weekend and have been digging in. The only other Ryle book I have is "Holiness".

So far I've read chapters 2 & 3 of "Old Paths" and am enjoying it immensely. (I skipped chapter one on "Inspiration" for now). The only thing with Ryle is I feel so utterly unworthy after reading him, but, I suppose that's a good thing. Better to feel unworthy than presumptiously assured.

Ryle rocks!

[Edited on 11-14-2005 by Rick Larson]

 

[turmeric]

Join the rest of us at the soup-kitchen, brother! Sounds like good reading.

 

[yeutter]

Ryle is wonderful on the Gospels. In my opinion those were his best works

 

[heartoflesh]

My fourth Ryle volume "Practical Religion" arrived in the mail yesterday (got a great deal used)-- read the first chapter "Self Inquiry" last night.

Oh boy.

 

[dswatts]

Hang on to your seat with "Practical Religion"! That is one of his best, In my humble opinion.


Just my

Dwayne

 

[Preach]

What denomination was Ryle? I'm about to start a series on the "Life of Christ". Would Ryle be good for sermon preparation and devotional reading on the Gospels? What potential pitfalls are in his writings on the Gospels that I should be weary of. Thanks all.
"In Christ",
Bobby

 

[PuritanCovenanter]

Originally posted by Preach
What denomination was Ryle? I'm about to start a series on the "Life of Christ". Would Ryle be good for sermon preparation and devotional reading on the Gospels? What potential pitfalls are in his writings on the Gospels that I should be weary of. Thanks all.
"In Christ",
Bobby

J.C. Ryle was Anglican. His Gospel commentaries are some of the best In my humble opinion. I absolutely Love his Commentary on John. I have the hardback from Baker so it isn't cut up into three volume paperbacks.

 

[heartoflesh]

I guess Anglicans are allowed to snycritize. J.C. wishes everyone a Merry Christmas

 

[piningforChrist]

His words concerning the gospels are gold.

 

[Preach]

I think I remember Ryle's Gospel commentaries being four volumes? Does that sound right? Does anyone know where I can get them and how much they cost. Thanks.