Companion to the Bible

Aimed at assisting teachers, ministers, and lay students, the work offers a concise manual for studying Scripture. It opens with a survey of the historical and internal evidences for revealed religion, then examines the genuineness, preservation, and credibility of the gospel narratives and other New Testament writings. Introductions to the Old and New Testaments outline divisions, functions, and brief notices of individual books to prepare readers for careful study. A section on interpretation treats Scripture as both human language and divine revelation, addressing principles for ordinary exegesis and the interpretation of prophecy and types. Discussions of the canon, disputed books, and the doctrine of inspiration emphasize the unity of revelation.