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Who was Jesus and what did he do? These questions are right on target for understanding Jesus as a figure of history. But Christians mean more than that when they ask these questions. They go on to ask, Where did he come from? What is he doing? What is he going to do? For Christians, Jesus is the preexistent Son who became incarnate. And as the resurrected and living Christ, he continues to act, and he will yet do great things in the future. In this book, F.F. Bruce, one of the eminent New Testament scholars of the late twentieth century, explores the New Testament teaching on the work of Christ. The lines of his argument are simple and straightforward, but like a piece of fine, handcrafted furniture, they are true to the grain and soundly constructed, even where the eye cannot see. Here is a brief but illuminating introduction to a central strand of New Testament teaching: the past, present, and future work of Jesus. It is the perfect starting point for groups and individuals wanting to explore the fundamentals of Christ and His work.

This outstanding commentary is easy to read, informative, and intended for the general reader interested in serious Bible study. The translation used is Bruce's own. He sets passages in their historical and cultural context, compares them with the other three Gospel accounts, and opens the meaning of the verses. The book has won such praises as "e;scholarly, concise, and practical"e;; "e;the best overall commentary on the Gospel of John"e;; and "e;clear-headed and consistently informative."e; Drawing on thirty years of research, Bruce introduces his commentary with discussions of the Gospel's authorship, its significance for the early church, and its message. He touches only lightly on textual, linguistic, and other critical questions. "e;The chief aim,"e; of the commentary, Bruce says, "e;has been to communicate what I myself have learned of the Evangelist's meaning and message."e;John wrote his Gospel so "e;that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that, believing, you may have life in his name."e; For nearly 2,000 years the Gospel's "e;straight, unequivocal words about sin and salvation somehow go home,"e; Bruce quotes, "e;and carry conviction to the most abandoned, while its direct invitation wins a response that nothing else does."e; "e;The Gospel of John"e; by F.F. Bruce is written for ordinary Christians who want to know their Bible better. It draws out the rich depths of John's marvelous Gospel.

This modern classic in New Testament studies offers a compelling defense of the reliability of the Christian Scriptures. Christianity Today named "e;The New Testament Documents"e; one of the top 50 books that have shaped Evangelicals. "e;Our object,"e; says F.F. Bruce, "e;is to find out what historical research reveals about the origin of the New Testament canon."e; Concise chapters explore dates and origin of various New Testament books, the formation of the New Testament canon, and examines the Gospels (including a chapter on miracles), the importance of Paul, of Luke, and evidence supporting the reliability of the New Testament from archaeology, early Jewish writings, and early Gentile writings. Professor Bruce's conclusion is that "e;there is no body of ancient literature in the world which enjoys such a wealth of good textual attestation as the New Testament. The evidence for our New Testament writings is ever so much greater than the evidence for many writings of classical writers, the authenticity of which no one dreams of questioning."e;F.F. Bruce writes as a historian, not as a theologian, and this book addresses the reliability of the New Testament, not its authority. This edition is a high quality ebook. It is the sixth edition (and latest) edition with an introduction by N.T. Wright, footnotes, and two linked indexes. Thirty-five years after the first publication of this book, Bruce wrote an article on "e;Are the New Testament Documents Still Reliable?"e; The article was published in Christianity Today and is also included as part of this ebook.

F.F. Bruce wrote this biography of Paul to share the rewards that he experienced in his study - the rewards that came, he said, because of the warmth of Paul's personality, his intellectual stature, his message of redeeming grace, and his single-minded devotion to preaching the gospel. The result, says Theology Today, is the magnum opus of F.F. Bruce, one of the best known and most respected biblical scholars. Paul is often considered to be the most important person - other than Jesus - in the history of Christianity. His letters - which make about half of the books of the New Testament - have had an enormous influence on Christianity and Christian theology. They reflect Paul's personality, and Bruce illustrates the main themes of Pauline thought by an examination of the letters. Among the subjects discussed are the Mosaic Law, the flesh and the spirit, baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the life to come. "e;But Paul's pre-eminent contribution,"e; says Bruce, "e;has been his presentation of the good news of free grace, . . . manifested not only in God's acceptance of sinners but in the transformation of those thus accepted into the likeness of Christ."e;In 1979 the American Evangelical Christian Publishers Association gave Paul a Gold Medallion award for Biography. A decade and a half later, Christian History published an article on where one should begin exploring the life of Paul. Editor Mark Galli wrote, "e;Aside from the New Testament itself, the place to begin is F.F. Bruce's now classic Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free-the most readable and engaging biography of Paul."e; And Restoration Review called the book, "e;a veritable gold mine of information on Paul. In this "e;most readable and engaging biography"e; Bruce blends theology, history, culture, and an analysis of Paul's letters to form a balanced and straightforward book.

In recounting Israel's story from the Exodus to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, F.F. Bruce reveals the historical context of the nation of Israel in a way that reads more like a novel than an academic text. In doing so, he makes the Bible come alive. For instance, the book gives a context to Psalm 137 in which Edom rejoices over Jerusalem's fall to Babylon, and it gives context to John 4 where a woman says, "e;Jews have no dealings with Samaritans."e;The chief distinction of Israel and the Nations lies in the fact that Professor Bruce does not deal with Israel as an isolated unit. Rather, he deals with Israel from the standpoint of its historical interaction with its almost forgotten neighbors. The Old Testament is the story of Israel, God's chosen people. At the time the Bible was written, the story's context-Israel's relation with Egypt, with the nations of Canaan, and with Babylon and Assyria, for instance-was familiar to its readers. However, today's readers, who sometimes find the political context of the Old Testament and the events of the intertestamental period to be obscure, will gain fresh understanding through Israel and the Nations. "e;An excellent sketch of the history of Israel, written with a splendid clarity,"e; said biblical scholar John Bright. Illustrated; includes genealogical and chronological tables.

The Bible is the story of God''s seeking to reconcile men and women to himself. Time and again God says, "I will be your God, and you will be my people." Central to the Bible''s story is Jesus Christ. Michael Green says, "That is why it is important for the followers of Jesus Christ to read the Bible, understand it, live by its light, and through it get to know God better." Through the New Testament with Michael Green is designed to be read with a Bible . . . not in place of the Bible, and is intended to help a reader understand the main thrust of the New Testament''s message. Through the New Testament with Michael Green, said a reviewer, "has achieved the big picture, not by abandoning the details of passages, but by providing a brief commentary on every one of them. It''s a difficult trick to pull off, but this book is written as though it were a set of daily readings (which it could be). Because each section is short, you get a sense of the whole. It''s almost as though Michael Green has crafted a mosaic where you never linger long enough with any piece of beauty to lose sight of the greater whole."Here''s a book that is easy to absorb. It is written in bite-sized teachings concisely and expertly explained. "Michael Green," said Allister McGrath, "was one of the most gifted evangelists of his generation." This book conveys Green''s infectious enthusiasm for his faith as well his outstanding teaching skills.

"The Scriptures are the voice of God to the soul of man," said W.E. Vine, and therefore they are, in the words of the apostle Paul, "profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness." This little book is an explanation and exposition of that statement by combining three works of W.E. Vine. . First, "The Divine Inspiration of the Bible" explains and gives evidence for the inspiration of the Bible. The Scriptures are God-breathed, and so "by whatever media that Word reaches men, whether in the original autographs or in faithful copies or in the resultant texts, or in a faithful translation, it is in reality God''s own voice to our souls." W.E. Vine points out the importance of this doctrine because "to lose certainty here is to be exposed to every wind of doctrine." To lose confidence in the unchanging authority of God''s Word opens up the possibility of relying on the ever-changing authority of human opinions. The author explains the doctrine of inspiration and what it means. He then gives evidences in Scripture for inspiration by looking at key passages in both the Old and New Testaments and reviews objections to the doctrine and various misunderstandings. For instance, is the Bible inspired when it quotes the mistaken arguments of Job''s friends or the falsehoods of Peter when he denied Jesus? The author also shows the effects of the Bible, which has "won the souls and molded the lives of millions."Second, "The Scriptures and How to Use Them" looks at those who teach the Bible—their responsibilities and their qualifications. It also examines "guiding principles" of teaching the Word of God. Vine challenges those who are called to "the holy and solemn yet blessed work of teaching" to "give ourselves to teaching by speaking—in the words of the apostle Peter—"as it were oracles of God: . . . that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, Whose is the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."Third, "Bible Predictions and the Critics" shows how Higher Criticism attempts to minimize the Bible''s own testimony of its supernatural character, particularly when it comes to the predictive prophecies of the Bible. A.S. Peake''s Commentary on the Bible is represented as a moderate example of Higher Criticism.

Isaiah, the longest prophetic book in the Old Testament and the prophetic book most quoted in the New Testament, is a book of prophecies, promises, and warnings. W.E. Vine''s commentary seeks to unfold the message of Isaiah and also "to bring to bear upon the lives of believers the practical effects of the book of Isaiah."Isaiah is a book rich in history and promise. It is a book of judgment and includes messages of woe to nations around Judah—Babylon, Assyria, Egypt, and Tyre, for instance—and a warning of judgment on Judah itself. But it''s also a book of promise of the restoration of the righteous and includes the servant songs that are a picture of Jesus Christ. F.F. Bruce commented that "the most valuable feature of W.E. Vine''s exposition is the way in which, at the end of each section, its moral and spiritual lessons are summed up and applied in a practical way to the conditions of the people of God today. Although W.E. Vine does not dwell on critical questions surrounding Isaiah, he indicates his belief in the unity of the authorship of the book and lists sixteen features common to both its earlier and later parts. His interpretation of the prophetic sections is marked by a futurist element. For example, the tenth chapter of Isaiah refers not only to the Assyrian monarch reigning at the time, but also, he says, "relates to the future time of ''the Day of the Lord.''" "Omitting critical and historical questions," says F.F. Bruce, "the author has concentrated on the moral and spiritual lessons of Isaiah, and presented them in a way which will prove very helpful to the general reader."

Christ is at the center of this study of the writings of the Apostle John. W.E. Vine''s commentary on John''s Gospel, for instance, is subtitled, "His Record of Christ". Vine explains that John presents Christ as the Word, the Light, the Life, and the Sent One. And, he says, one of the purposes of John''s first epistle is to "set forth the truth relating to both the essential deity of Christ, and to His true humanity." W.E. Vine presents Christ as seen through the eyes of the "Beloved Disciple." This ebook is in three sections.The first is "The Leading Themes of The Gospel of John." "Christ is . . . presented to us in the grandeur of His eternal Deity, His distinct personality in the Godhead, His essential oneness with the Father, and His power as Creator and as the Giver of life." Vine identifies nine themes and traces them throughout John''s Gospel. The second section is a commentary on the fourth Gospel, showing how the Apostle unfolds the glories of Christ as the Son of God, eternally pre-existent, manifesting His undivided Godhood and manhood on earth, fulfilling the Father''s will even unto His expiatory death, and acquired glory after His resurrection. The purpose of John''s Gospel is that we may believe on Jesus, and, believing, we may have life eternal.The third section is a commentary on the three letters written by the Apostle John. The text used in the commentaries is the English Revised Version (1881). W.E. Vine "is honored far and wide as a scholarly and trusted exponent of the Scriptures," said the editor of The Christian magazine. He has "unfolded the truth of our Lord''s Deity, Incarnation, and Atonement, as revealed through the Beloved Apostle, . . . these chapters are admirably designed to kindle devotion."

Some Shorter Letters of Paul contains commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. The commentaries on Galatians and Thessalonians were written by W.E. Vine and C.F. Hogg together. "These two teachers made an ideal combination," said F.F. Bruce. "They were basically agreed in their interpretation of the great biblical doctrines, and when Mr. Hogg''s theological penetration and command of felicitous and forceful English were united with Mr. Vine''s special gifts, the result was hard to match. For the student of the English New Testament, these two commentaries will long remain standard works."Vine and Hogg explained that in Thessalonians Paul "is concerned mainly for the spiritual well-being of those to whom he writes; in Galatians he is concerned for the integrity of the gospel he preached. In Thessalonians he aims at the confirmation of the gospel in the hearts of the believers; in Galatians he is set for its defense against an attack which he was persuaded . . . would have made Christianity a mere sect of the Jews."The commentaries on Philippians and Colossians were written by W.E. Vine alone. Philippians is a very personal letter in which Paul thanks the Christians for a gift they had sent him and gives "wise and weighty counsel" about various issues. Colossians deals with both Judaistic and Gnostic errors, showing "Christ as the power against every evil, doctrinal and moral, and the power for all manner of godly living." The outlines of each of these letters of Paul are particularly helpful for sermon preparation and teaching.These commentaries by W.E. Vine and C.F. Hogg excel in the rich tradition of careful, exegetical word study and expository commentary. They take into consideration every reference to a particular word in the Bible as well as the range of its uses in ancient Greek. Pastors, scholars, and serious students will enjoy these in-depth commentaries from the man who gave us Vine''s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.

The Pastoral Epistles are the three letters that Paul wrote to Timothy, who had pastoral oversight of the church at Ephesus, and Titus, who had pastoral oversight of a new church on the island of Crete. In these letters, Paul discusses issues church overseers should know – matters of Christian living, doctrine, and church leadership. Paul shows how various members of the Church – bishops, deacons, men, and women – should behave. W.E. Vine''s commentary on these letters is particularly rich. First is because of his own warm pastoral heart. Writing of another of Paul''s letters, Vine says, "Here is the truth of God working itself out through love. Truth that saves is truth warm from the heart of God, glowing with the love that proved itself at the Cross, the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Second is because of Vine''s concern for missionaries. He says, "these letters are the oldest missionary correspondence of the Christian era. They were written by one of the earliest missionaries. . . . It was, moreover, in the propagation of Christianity that its doctrines were formulated. The Faith was beaten out on the anvil of paganism by the missionaries of the cross."W.E. Vine''s commentaries excel in the rich tradition of careful, exegetical word studies and expository insight. These two commentaries use a word study approach that takes into consideration every reference to a particular word in the Bible as well as its use in contemporary and classic Greek. Pastors, scholars, or serious students of the Word will enjoy these in-depth commentaries.

W.E. Vine was a careful theologian who was conscious of the need to communicate Biblical truths with a common touch. He revealed his pastoral heart when, writing of another of Paul''s letters, he said, "Truth that saves is truth warm from the heart of God, glowing with the love that proved itself at the Cross, the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Vine''s discernment as a theologian and his pastoral concerns are both demonstrated in his commentary on Hebrews. Hebrews was written to Jewish believers who were being tempted to return to their Jewish faith. Vine says – almost poetically – that many had been attracted to Christianity, but had never accepted Christ. "They had been ''enlightened'' without having Christ as their Light; they had ''tasted of the heavenly gift,'' without receiving it. They had been having a share in the power of the Holy Spirit, without being indwelt by Him as believers. They had ''tasted of the good Word of God,'' without actually feeding on the Bread of Life." "The antidote" to abandoning the Christian faith, says Vine, "is provided in the presentation of Christ as the Son of God, His essential glories, His finished and completely efficacious sacrifice, and His present ministry as the great High Priest."Hebrews by W.E. Vine excels in the rich tradition of careful, exegetical word study and expository commentary. It takes into consideration every reference to a particular word in the Bible as well as the range of its uses in ancient Greek. Pastors, scholars, and serious students will enjoy this in-depth study of Hebrews from the man who gave us Vine''s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.

Discovering the Message of the Bible brings together two important works by two leading evangelical scholars of the twentieth century—H.L. Ellison and F.F. Bruce. Ellison provides a primer to the understanding of the Old Testament; Bruce presents "the central message of New Testament . . . in a creative and invigorating way," said Christianity Today. Both men saw the unity of the two sections of the Bible."The Old Testament is incomplete without the New," explains Ellison, "for in all its portions it is looking forward to its fulfilment, but the New is also incomplete without the Old." The central message of the New Testament, says Bruce, is "Jesus Christ is Lord." And in Him the Old Testament "prophecies are fulfilled."H.L. Ellison, a biblical scholar, professor, Anglican missionary to Jews in Europe in the early 20th century, and author, wrote most of The Message of the Old Testament as a series of articles for The Witness, a respected British Brethren monthly magazine. He opens the Old Testament and provides a primer to the understanding of it as a whole.Upon the successful publication of Ellison''s book in 1969 by Paternoster Press, Bruce wrote The Message of the New Testament as a companion volume, based in part on talks he had given at the North Midlands Young People''s Holiday Conference. It was published in 1972. "He writes in language simple enough to be understood by beginning Bible students, yet rich enough to stimulate and challenge those who have been studying the Scriptures for years," said Christianity Today. This modern classic has been called "refreshingly sane and sober."

"I will build my church," said Christ. "This introduces certain questions for our consideration," said W.E. Vine, "namely, what the Church is, and what are its calling, constitution, and destiny." Moreover, "in the mind of God, the ultimate object of missionary activity is the planting of churches." The Church and its Mission looks at these two facets of the work of God in this world."The Church and the Churches" is an excellent exposition of the New Testament doctrine of the church. First, W.E. Vine unfolds the truths of the universal church, including its relationship to the kingdom of heaven and points out the dangers of ecclesiastical organization. He then focuses on the local church including vital topics such as spiritual gifts, church organization, baptism, the Lord''s Supper, church discipline, and tithing. "The Divine Plan of Missions" is a practical guide to missionary work, reflecting W.E. Vine''s experience with Echoes of Service, a missionary sending organization. By corresponding with more than 1,000 missionaries, he came to understand the challenges and opportunities of missionary work. Each of these sections of The Church and Its Mission also includes shorter articles that examine critical issues for leaders in local churches and in missionary service. An insightful article on "Leading in Prayer," for instance, should be read by all who lead church meetings. And "Approved by God" explores questions to ask when considering a person for missionary service, or for any position in church leadership.

"The aim of the preaching of the Gospel," says W.E. Vine, "is to bring people into a life of conformity to the will of God, of devotion to Christ, and of serving Him in His eternal Kingdom." Such an abundant life brings joy and the "hope of the Gospel." This is the heart of what it means to be a Christian.What are the details behind these statements? W.E. Vine explains the theology of the Gospel and shows how it should be taught. He begins with God and with Christ as Lord. Our sin necessitated the death of Christ on the cross. Christ is our propitiation, our vicarious sacrifice, our redeemer. The author includes chapters on the resurrection of Christ, justification by faith, repentance, righteousness, the Holy Spirit and the New Birth, sanctification, and the Lord''s second advent.Christ is at the center of the Gospel, and so this ebook contains six other articles about the person and work of Christ, including an exploration of the relationship between God the Father and God the Son, what is meant by the term "Christ the firstborn," and the work of Christ in the atonement. A picture of Christ, like a diamond, has many facets – the perfect servant, His sinlessness, His atoning sacrifice, His resurrection, His ascension, His high priesthood, and His coming again. Vine carefully explores each facet.God sent His Only Begotten Son into the world that we might live through Him. "We may be thankful," says W.R. Lewis, "for these helps toward understanding the great mystery of God''s love."

Premillennialism is an understanding of God''s plan for the end times which says, in the words of F.F. Bruce, that there is "an interval between the resurrection-rapture of the Church and the return of Christ to earth ''with power and great glory,'' and places in this interval the great tribulation of the end time." W.E. Vine, with the help of C.F. Hogg, explores this doctrine. Bruce says that Vine and Hogg "deviated in several important respects from the usual" teaching of premillennialism, "for the most part the result of better exegesis."The Second Coming and the Last Days contains W.E. Vine''s two best-known books on eschatology and numerous shorter articles."Touching the Coming of the Lord," written with C.F. Hogg, is, says one reviewer, "The best book I''ve ever read on the subject. It is breathtakingly spiritual, rigorously sequent (logical). This book is well worth your while." The chapters are the expectancy of Christ; the resurrection and the rapture; the parousia of the Lord; the judgment seat of Christ; the epiphany of the parousia; the final Gentile world ruler and his dominion; the effect of the hope; and a synopsis of the Bible doctrine of the second advent.When World War I broke out in 1914, W.E. Vine was asked how then-current events fit into an understanding of prophecy. His comments and study were written in "The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy" which discusses "the rise, progress, and end of the fourth world-empire." This has been called "classic Bible prophecy study."Other articles in The Second Coming and the Last Days are "The Church and the Tribulation," "The Rapture and the Great Tribulation," Witnesses to the Second Advent," "The Coming Priest-King," "The Sealed Book of the Apocalypse," and "The Four Women of the Apocalypse." W.E. Vine wrote these books before World War II and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, the first independent Jewish state since 63 B.C. Vine and Hogg would have liked to have applied their understanding of prophecy to the events of the last nearly 100 years. One of the many things that makes these writings so interesting is that they did not have that opportunity.

In ordinary speech a "mystery" implies knowledge withheld. In Scripture a "mystery" is truth that can be made known only by divine revelation at a time appointed by God and to those who are illumined by His Spirit. This modest ebook explains twelve mysteries in the Word of God:* The Mystery of the Faith* The Mystery of the Godhead of Christ* The Mystery of Godliness* The Mystery of the Gospel* The Mystery of the Kingdom of God* The Mystery of the Seven Stars and Lampstands* The Mystery of the Transformation of the Bodies of the Saints at the Resurrection* The Mystery of the Hardening of Israel* The Mystery of Babylon* The Mystery of Lawlessness* The Mystery of God''s Purpose in Judgment* The Mystery of God''s Will In addition, this ebook contains a fascinating historical overview of "How the World was Prepared for the Gospel," which includes how God used the Nation of Israel, the ambition of Alexander the Great, and the domination of the Roman Empire to prepare the world for "the separation of men out of the world unto Christ, Whose kingdom is not of this world. . . . Happy are they who by faith receive Him Whom the Gospel proclaims."

With a highly readable and colorful narrative, "The Story of the Bible" covers in a sweeping panorama the writing and transmission of the Bible through the ages. The writing of the Old and New Testaments, the canonization of the Scriptures, and stories of those who gave their lives to make the Bible available in the common language -- all are reported clearly and reverently with the power of anecdotal illustrations. The Bible is a remarkable collection of books and letters, written by more than forty authors over a period of 1,500 years. Its words have been studied, disputed, and treasured. They have also brought comfort, conviction, and challenge. Today at least one portion of the Bible has been translated into more than 3,350 of the world''s 7,100 living languages.The eBook of "The Story of the Bible" is a portal to more than ninety resources on the Internet for exploring the history of the Bible. Through the links in the eBook you can watch parchment being made, unroll the Great Isaiah Scroll and see a translation, meet some of the key people in the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, view a colorful Bible dedication in Papua New Guinea, and more. The Story of the Bible is complete, concise, and understandable. It was named one of the ten best Christian books of the year when it was published. Nine vibrant chapters bring the journey and message of Scripture to life! As you read it, you can experience the heartbeat of God in the lives transformed by the Bible''s message of ultimate truth and justice. Absolutely educationally inspiring!

For more than twenty years F.F. Bruce answered questions submitted by readers of "The Harvester," a magazine published by Paternoster Press primarily for members of Brethren assemblies. It was one of the magazine''s most popular features. The first half of this book covers questions and answers on the biblical text; the second half covers questions and answers on Christian doctrine and the Christian life. Two indices will help the reader find topics of interest. However, reading through the answers at random will be an experience of delightful discovery of Bruce''s comments on issues from singing in worship to eschatology to what it means to be an evangelical. Questions asked to arouse controversy are answered in ways that are pointed, loving, and understanding—a demonstration of J.I. Packer''s comment that "No Christian was ever more free of narrow bigotry, prejudice and eccentricity in the views he held and the way he held them; no man did more to demonstrate how evangelical faith and total academic integrity may walk hand in hand." * Some answers were carefully worded because Bruce knew his opinions differed from normal Brethren thought. * Some answers avoided giving specific directions because Professor Bruce preferred to discuss options and let the readers make up their own minds.* Some answers avoided giving advice in specific local situations because it was "not the function of this column to usurp the responsibility of the elders of a particular church." * Some answers responded to the questioner''s hobby horse "with a twinkle in his eye," said reviewer Laurence Porter. For instance, a questioner who wanted to censure "young sisters" who used cosmetics was told that Professor Bruce doubted such censure would be a good idea and he confessed that he himself sometimes used after-shave lotion.F.F. Bruce answered 2,000 questions in the pages of The Harvester over a period of twenty years. The 800 questions and answers in this book were chosen, classified, and indexed by Rev. Clive L. Rawlins.