Mighty in the Scriptures: A Memoir of Adolph Saphir (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Carlyle, Gavin

9781332429493: Mighty in the Scriptures: A Memoir of Adolph Saphir (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332429491 ISBN 13: 9781332429493

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Excerpt from Mighty in the ScripturesAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Excerpt from Mighty in the Scriptures: A Memoir of Adolph Saphir

The life of Dr. Saphir was one of remarkable interest, not so much in its variety of incidents, as in its early associations, and in the striking personnel of the man. This is seen in his thorough Jewish type of mind and intellect, intensified by the genius of the Saphir family, in the freshness and originality of his ideas and expressions, and above all, in his spiritual power - his deep insight into the meaning of Scripture and the relations of its different parts.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Mighty in the Scriptures: A Memoir of Adolph Saphir

T has been impossible to publish sooner the Memoir of the lamented Dr. Adolph Saphir. On account of his sudden death, which followed so closely that of his wife, there was a delay in the settlement of his affairs; and, consequently, no access could be had to documents of any kind till about the middle of last year - a year after his death. When I was then asked to write the Memoir, much time and labour were required to collect letters and documents from friends and correspondents of Dr. Saphir. But though there has consequently been delay, the Memoir will, I believe and hope, be not less valued by devoted friends, of whom he had very many, nor less interesting to the general public.

The life of Dr. Saphir was one of remarkable interest, not so much in its variety of incidents, as in its early associations, and in the striking personnel of the man. This is seen in his thorough Jewish type of mind and intellect, intensified by the genius of the Saphir family, in the freshness and originality of his ideas and expressions, and above all, in his spiritual power - his deep insight into the meaning of Scripture and the relations of its different parts.

The expression, Mighty in the Scriptures, truly describes him. In his commanding knowledge of the spirit and purport of the various books of the Bible, few preachers of his own or any age approach him. He fore shadows in this What great results may be anticipated from the promised restoration of Israel.

We append to the Memoir three carefully chosen Sermons delivered at the three different spheres of his ministry - Greenwich, Blackheath, and Belgravia; also a Selection of Pithy Sayings and Short Extracts. These Sermons and almost all the Extracts are published for the first time.

As to Dr. Saphir's social characteristics, one who had known him for a quarter of a century describes him thus accurately: His visits were increasingly appreciated in our family, revealing as they always did more of his wonderful mind and grasp of thought, brightened, when ill-health did not depress him, by that elasticity of spirit and keen sense of humour which made him, to his more intimate friends, such a charming companion. His rare wit and humour were said to be family characteristics, inherited from his father, and in Dr. Saphir were never allowed to lead to the very slightest irreverence for sacred things. His many-sided intellect could quickly enter into everything in Religion, Literature, and Politics; he would seem only to glance into the morning papers and would at once give you a re'sume' of everything in them.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.