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Keats Pub (1979), Edition: 4th, 552 pages
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With many ministers and religious organizations already using modern techniques found in management books, why not go straight to the source? A. B. Bruce's 1877 work The Training of the Twelve shows the methods Jesus used to lead his disciples and teach them to spread His Word. Though written more than a century ago (and based on Gospels two thousand years old), the ideas in this volume apply as surely today as they did in 1877, and church leaders (or those aspiring to be church leaders) will find this an invaluable resource. Learn... - how Jesus chose and trained his disciples - how and what he taught them about evangelism and prayer - the nature of true holiness - humility and self-sacrifice - and much more.
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LibraryThing member deusvitae
Bruce's most popular work featuring his deep study of Jesus' work with His disciples in training and equipping them for their task in His Kingdom.
This book well deserves its reputation and standing. Its analysis of Jesus' means of discipling and training the twelve is excellent. The author does
The author is a bit hard on the disciples and often meanders in regards to doctrinal topics of his day. His views on Sunday as the Sabbath, the nature of the Lord's Supper, and similar things are suspect but consistent with his own day. One must also have a decent knowledge of the history of Europe, especially between 1750-1870, if one will be able to appreciate Bruce's notes and references.
Overall, however, an excellent resource for its purpose.
This book well deserves its reputation and standing. Its analysis of Jesus' means of discipling and training the twelve is excellent. The author does
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quite well at looking at the interactions between Jesus and His disciples in terms of His preparing them for their work. There is value, of course, in looking at the substance of the interactions for other purposes, but this particular perspective has great value for all of those who seek to "make disciples" as Jesus instructed.The author is a bit hard on the disciples and often meanders in regards to doctrinal topics of his day. His views on Sunday as the Sabbath, the nature of the Lord's Supper, and similar things are suspect but consistent with his own day. One must also have a decent knowledge of the history of Europe, especially between 1750-1870, if one will be able to appreciate Bruce's notes and references.
Overall, however, an excellent resource for its purpose.
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English
ISBN
0879832061 / 9780879832063