Old Paths: Being Plain Statements on Some of the Weightier Matters of Christianity - Hardcover

Ryle, J. C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0227678214 ISBN 13: 9780227678213

Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd, 1972

Synopsis

The Evangelical principles on which Bishop Ryle's life and work were based are unequivocally stated in Old Paths, one of Ryle's earliest but greatest books, in which he cuts through later accretions to get to the heart of the Christian message. These are plain statements on some of the weightier matters of Christianity, an exposition of theology for the ordinary reader: scholarly but not obscure; thorough but not tedious; clear but not simplistic. Ryle deals with the crucial issues of belief and practice straightforwardly, with an authority that is rooted in his own sure knowledge of the Scriptures, and the strength and charity of his own faith shine through every word he writes.

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About the Author

John Charles Ryle was born in 1816 at Macclesfield and educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. He was a fine athlete who rowed and played Cricket for Oxford. He was spiritually awakened in 1838 while hearing Ephesians 2 read in church. He was ordained in 1842. For 38 years he was a parish vicar, first at Helmingham and later at Stradbrooke, in Suffolk. In 1880, at age 64, he became the first bishop of Liverpool, at the recommendation of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. In his diocese, he exercised a vigorous and straightforward preaching ministry. Ryle combined his commanding presence and vigorous advocacy of his principles with graciousness and warmth in his personal relations. Vast numbers of working men and women attended his special preaching meetings, and many were led to faith in Christ. He retired in 1900 at age 84 and died later the same year.

Edition details

• Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0227678214
• ISBN 13: 9780227678213
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 532