“Philochristus” is a very unique book, both in its literary and its theological aspects. It purports to be the memoirs of a disciple of Jesus Christ, written ten years after the destruction of Jerusalem.... Artistically, the book is nearly faultless. In form a romance, it has not the faults which have rendered the Gospel romances such wretched works of art. It is characterized by simplicity in expression and by an air of historic genuineness.... Theologically, it is characteristic of the era. It belongs to no recognized school of theology. The critics do not know what to make of it. In this respect, it reminds one of “Ecce Homo.” It is not Orthodox, ... yet he throughout recognizes Christ as in a true sense the manifestation of God in the flesh.... Those who are inclined to dread any presentation of the life and character of Christ which does not openly and clearly recognize the old philosophy respecting him will look on this book with suspicion, if not with aversion. Those who are ready to welcome fresh studies into this character will find a peculiar charm in this singular volume.
From the Contemporary Review.
The winning beauty of this book, and the fascinating power with which the subject of it appears to all English minds, will secure for it many readers. It is a work which ranks rather with “Ecce Homo” than with Canon Farrar’s “Life of Christ.” It is associated, indeed, with the former book by the dedication: “To the author of ‘Ecce Homo,’ not more in admiration of his writings than in gratitude for the suggestive influence of a long and intimate friendship.”
From the Christian Register.
Since “Ecce Homo,” no religious book has appeared which can be compared with “Philochristus” for its power to nourish and deepen the interest felt by multitudes in the life and spirit of Jesus of Nazareth.
The Bible for Learners.
By Dr. H. Oort, of Leyden, and Dr. I. Hooykaas,
Pastor at Rotterdam.
Translated from the Dutch by Rev. P.H. Wicksteed, of London.
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