Expositions of Holy Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers

What It's About

This volume gathers Alexander Maclaren's expository treatment of the first four books of the Bible — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers. Rather than a technical, verse-by-verse commentary, it takes the form of expository sermons: extended reflections on selected passages, drawing out their meaning and applying it to Christian life and conduct.

Key Concepts

The exposition follows the great movements of the Pentateuch: creation and the early history of humanity in Genesis; the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Sinai in Exodus; the priesthood, sacrifice and holiness codes of Leviticus; and Israel's wilderness wanderings in Numbers. Throughout, Maclaren is less concerned with historical or textual criticism than with the spiritual and moral lessons he finds in the narrative and law.

About the Author

Alexander Maclaren (1826–1910) was a Scottish Baptist minister, born in Glasgow and educated at Stepney College, London. He spent most of his career as pastor of Union Chapel in Manchester, where he preached for forty-five years and became one of the most celebrated expository preachers of the Victorian era, twice serving as President of the Baptist Union.