Classic Studies on the Resurrection of Christ (16 vols.)

In this meeting of the minds, five of the nineteenth century’s greatest preachers and theologians discuss the nature and implications of Jesus’ resurrection. Alexander Maclaren, Charles Spurgeon, D.L. Moody, Thomas DeWitt Talmage, and Henry Liddon survey the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection, examine its historical validity, and exposit its theological importance.

Contents:

• “The Living Dead” by Alexander Maclaren
• “Death and Resurrection” by Charles Spurgeon
• “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” by D.L. Moody
• “Witnesses of the Resurrection” by Alexander Maclaren
• “The Fifteenth Chapter of First Corinthians” by D.L. Moody
• “The General Resurrection” by Thomas DeWitt Talmage
• “The Resurrection Credible” by Charles Spurgeon
• “Christianity without the Resurrection” by Henry P. Liddon

In this devotional work of meditations, Madame Cecilia of St. Andrew’s Convent provides 33 readings on the 40 days Christ spent on earth after the Resurrection. Each reading includes suggestions for meditation based on the Gospel text covered. Free of exegetical minutiae, Madame Cecilia’s work is accessible and encouraging for all readers.

John David Michaelis addresses doubts over the credibility of the Gospel accounts of the Resurrection. Michaelis’ work targets the skeptic and the believer with questions. Michaelis argues winsomely for the strength of the Gospels as historical records, noting the many ways the form of the Gospels themselves testify to their validity.

In this scientific analysis, Scottish theologian John Kennedy examines the various theories of how Jesus might have emerged from the tomb without supernatural aid. Kennedy finds these theories lacking, and argues that the historical and scientific evidence suggests that Christ must have died and risen again.

In the 1740s, while studying at Oxford, English poet Gilbert West and the Baron George Lyttelton set out together to disprove two major events in Christian history: Saul’s conversion and the Resurrection. After a year of painstaking research, each eventually concluded that Saul was genuinely converted and Jesus genuinely rose from the dead, and they became Christians. This work is Gilbert West’s letter reporting his findings to Lyttelton. West examines the prophecies of the Old Testament and the credibility of the New Testament, concluding ultimately the Christianity was indeed divine revelation.

In four lectures, Thomas Cooper builds his case for the validity and necessity of the Resurrection. Cooper maintains a conversational tone throughout, as he outlines the importance of the Resurrection to the Christian faith, debunks theories of how Christ may have emerged from the tomb alive without actually dying, and addresses apparent contradictions in the Gospels.

In this volume, Scottish Presbyterian minister John Brown examines Paul’s discourse on Christ’s Resurrection and the resurrection of the body in 1 Corinthians 15. After his analysis of the text, Brown details the importance of Christ’s Resurrection for the whole of Christian theology.

These eight sermons from celebrated French Jesuit preacher Louis Bourdaloue winsomely reflect on Christ’s Resurrection. Bourdaloue sermons are elegant appeals for the Christian faith and are eminently quotable. Each homily is rooted in a biblical text and anticipates the celebration of Easter.

Collecting 18 Easter sermons from celebrated English preacher Henry P. Liddon, this volume is full of practical application of the Resurrection and the hope of Christians. Liddon draws from Scripture passages from the Gospels, Psalms, Acts, Revelation, and the Epistles. This is the first volume of a two-part work.

Contents:

• The Importance of the Resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:19
• The Empty Tomb, John 20:13
• Christianity without the Resurrection, part 1, 1 Corinthians 15:14
• Christianity without the Resurrection, part 2, 1 Corinthians 15:14
• Grounds of Faith in the Resurrection, John 5:6
• The Resurrection Inevitable, Acts 2:24
• The Reality of the Resurrection, Luke 24:39
• Our Lord’s Resumption of Life, John 10:18
• The Power of Recovery, Psalm 118:17
• The Living Not among the Dead, Luke 24:5–6
• The Power of the Resurrection, Philippians 3:10
• Easter Hopes, 1 Peter 1:3
• Easter Joy, Psalm 30:12
• The Undying One, Romans 6:9
• The Day of Days, Psalm 118:24
• Easter Consolations, Luke 24:17
• The Emmaus Road, Luke 24:32
• Jesus on the Evening of Easter Day, Luke 24:39

Collecting 19 more Easter sermons from celebrated English preacher Henry P. Liddon, this volume is full of practical application of the Resurrection and the hope of Christians. Liddon draws from Scripture passages from the Gospels, Psalms, Acts, Revelation, and the Epistles. This is the second volume of a two-part work.

Contents:

• The Peace of Christ, John 20:19
• The Model of Our New Life, Romans 6:4
• Seeking Things Above, Colossians 3:1
• Faith’s Conquest of the World, 1 John 5:4
• The Raiser of the Dead, Philippians 3:20–21
• The Lord’s Day, Revelation 1:10
• The Lord of Life, John 14:19
• The Victory of Easter, 1 John 5:4–5
• The Good Shepherd, John 10:11
• Reverence, Revelation 1:17–18
• Endurance of Wrong, 1 Peter 2:19
• Christ Our Example, 1 Peter 2:21
• Truth the Bond of Love, 2 John 1:2
• Freedom and Law, 1 Peter 2:16
• Jesus the Only Savior of Men, 1 Corinthians 1:13
• The Apostolic Commission, Matthew 28:18–20
• Witnesses for Jesus Christ, Acts 1:8
• Divine Teaching Gradual, part 1, John 16:12–13
• Divine Teaching Gradual, part 2, John 16:12

“As every picture needs its backgrounds, so the joys of Easter require the gloom of Good Friday.” These 30 homilies from Alfred Mortimer are useful helps for meditation during the Easter season and as aids for preachers. Mortimer’s reflections on Christ’s resurrected life counterbalances the abundance of literature available for Lent.

In this brief volume, Anglican divine Christopher Boyle speaks to the importance of Christ’s Resurrection for the Christian faith. Boyle also addresses the questioning reader with a defense of the Resurrection’s validity. His work explores the Gospel texts and Paul’s testimony to the Resurrection.

This comprehensive introduction to the Resurrection reveals how the doctrine serves “to cheer the despondent, to comfort the bereaved, to strengthen the weak, to inspire the doubting.” J.S. Mohler addresses the credibility of the Resurrection, its application to Christian life, its implications in Christian theology, and the hope offered to all mankind in the “crowning work of human redemption.”

In this volume, William Hanna draws on the accomplishments of nineteenth-century textual criticism to craft a practical and devotional text based on the latest critical insights into Jesus’ life. Hanna demonstrates for everyday readers and skeptics how “the fabric of the Gospel history is so constructed that if you take out of it the divinity of Jesus, the whole edifice falls into ruins.”

Analyzing the teachings of Jesus during his 40 days on earth after the Resurrection, George Moberly provides an outline of the Kingdom of God. Closely associated with the Oxford Movement, Moberly also examines John Henry Newman’s thoughts on the Kingdom of God.

In 26 sermons, Alexander Maclaren examines each of Jesus’ appearances after the Resurrection. Maclaren insightfully comments on the spiritual and physical presence of Christ as he appears in uniquely significant ways to Mary Magdalene, Peter, Thomas, and others.