JONAH by Hugh Martin: The Geneva Series of Commentaries Hardcover Book

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Book Series: Geneva Series Publication Year: 1978 Type: Hardcover Language: English Vintage: Yes Publisher: Banner of Truth Country of Origin: United States Topic: Bible Exposition Book Title: Jonah Genre: Bible Studies Format: Hardcover Author: Hugh Martin Narrative Type: Nonfiction

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JONAH by Hugh Martin: The Geneva Series of Commentaries Hardcover Book. After a most distinguished university career, in which he obtained the highest mathematical honours, he entered the ministry and held pastorates at Panbride and Edinburgh before he was forced to retire in 1865 because of ill-health. Hugh Martin shows us that the book of Jonah has tremendous relevance for the Christian in every age, and the spiritual lessons which he draws from the experi-ences of this prophet are most remarkable. Each chapter deals with a particular theme and the book therefore may be read easily as well as being used as a com-mentary. Hugh Martin [1822-85] was one of the most outstanding men in that 'galaxy of gifted and devoted ministers of the Gospel in Scotland during the second half of last century. After a most distinguished university career, in which he obtained the highest mathematical honours, he entered the ministry and held pastorates at Panbride and Edinburgh before he was forced to retire in 1865 because of ill-health. In his writings he is un-surpassed, for 'no one could scale higher heights of sanctified eloquence'. His works which include The Shadow of Calvary. Christ's Presence in the Gospel History, and The Atonement con-tinue to be in demand today.