A Commentary on Jonah (Geneva Series of Commentaries) - Hardcover

Martin, Hugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851511155 ISBN 13: 9780851511153

Publisher: Banner of Truth, 1978

Synopsis

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 experiences 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 commentary. 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 the 19th century. In his writings he is unsurpassed, 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,” continue to be in demand today.

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About the Author:

Hugh Martin (1822-85) combined a brilliant analytical and mathematical mind with a child-like heart which rested in Christ and his atoning work, as revealed in the Scriptures. Born and brought up in Aberdeen, he gained the top prizes in mathematics at the University there, before going on to study for the ministry. He cast in his lot with those who left the Established Church at the Disruption and served at Panbride (Carnoustie) and Free Greyfriars, Edinburgh, until illness forced his retirement from the ministry at the age of 42.

Thereafter, he devoted himself, despite recurring ill health, to writing, preaching and continued involvement in church issues. In 1870 his The Atonement: in its Relations to the Covenant, the Priesthood, the Intercession of Our Lord was published (reprinted by Banner of Truth, 2013), in which he defended 'the Catholic Doctrine of the Cross', viewing the substitutionary nature of the atonement as being grounded in the covenant of grace. In recognition of his achievements, Edinburgh University conferred a Doctorate of Divinity on him in 1872.

Hugh Martin died in Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum in June 1885, the cause of death being given as 'organic disease of brain for two years', which seems to indicate that he had been in the asylum for the last two years of his life.

Sherman Isbell has described Martin's 'eloquent theological interpretations of Bible characters and of Christ's Gethsemane experience' (Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, Edinburgh, 1993), and he is remembered today for his commentary on Jonah, for his sermons The Shadow of Calvary and Christ for Us, and for his study on Simon Peter, all published by the Trust.

Review:

'A first-class exposition of Jonah...all rich with good matter.' --Charles H. Spurgeon

'All his [Martin's] writings exhibit an unexcelled warmth and fervour. No one could scale higher heights of sanctified eloquence.' --John Murray

About this edition

• Publisher: Banner of Truth
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0851511155
• ISBN 13: 9780851511153
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 359