The Parables of the Old Testament Explained

An exposition of forty-eight narratives of the Old Testament, which are in the form of parable, fable or vision. "Mr. Mitchell's admirable book on The Parables of the Old Testament.... is a book dealing with Bible subjects in a way calculated to be of considerable service, not only to the preacher (who is, of course, always willing to be helped), but also, and perhaps more especially, to the teacher, whether in the class, the school or the home. And to say this, is to indicate It as a book for which there Is a place, and a crying need, at the present moment. The explanations given are so arranged and presented as to render them easy of apprehension.... First, the narrative itself is given from the Word, and Immediately followed by a brief paragraph, little more than a sentence, summing up the general spiritual lesson, and striking a clear key-note, to which all the rest is attuned. This is, of itself, an invaluable lesson, in preparation. . . . After the key-note... we are presented with a short historical survey or summary of literal facts connected with the narrative, giving It the necessary time and place setting in our minds. From this section, which has Its own heading, we pass to the historical representative meaning, and thence to the spiritual significance, of the various characters, Incidents, or figures entering into the narrative. By means of these We are brought Into the general lesson In a more amplified form, with Illustrations and applications to dally life; and the whole Is brought to a fitting conclusion by some final assurance or appeal. This, with variations according to the nature of the subject, Is the order followed, throughout these studies; and It Is In the order of their presentation that their usefulness becomes so easily apparent. No one w1th any degree of Interest In Bible-teaching could fall to read the book with pleasure, or to find In it a store-house of material that Is full of suggestiveness." --Morning-Light (London, England).