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Shadow of Calvary
Calvary cast a shadow over the whole of Christ's ministry. It was, however, in the last hours of his earthly life that he entered into the full consciousness of 'the cup' of suffering which he had to drink.
In 'The Shadow of Calvary' Hugh Martin leads us through the awesome events in the garden of Gethsamane and the arrest and the trial of Jesus Christ. These he interprets in the light of the fulfillment of the Scriptures and the subsequent fruit of Christ's suffering.
Like Martin's other published writings this volume is profound yet practical, and intended, as Dr John Duncan said of Martin's work in general, to promote 'both the doctrine which is according to godliness and the godliness which is according to doctrine'.
It was the opinion of Professor John Murray, that among the 'galaxy of gifted and devoted ministers of the gospel' in Scotland during the nineteenth century, 'none deserves more honour than Hugh Martin. No one could scale higher heights of sanctificed eloquen
In 'The Shadow of Calvary' Hugh Martin leads us through the awesome events in the garden of Gethsamane and the arrest and the trial of Jesus Christ. These he interprets in the light of the fulfillment of the Scriptures and the subsequent fruit of Christ's suffering.
Like Martin's other published writings this volume is profound yet practical, and intended, as Dr John Duncan said of Martin's work in general, to promote 'both the doctrine which is according to godliness and the godliness which is according to doctrine'.
It was the opinion of Professor John Murray, that among the 'galaxy of gifted and devoted ministers of the gospel' in Scotland during the nineteenth century, 'none deserves more honour than Hugh Martin. No one could scale higher heights of sanctificed eloquen
264 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2016
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April 20, 2025
Hugh Martin marries high Christology with some of the best narrative preaching I’ve ever read in my life. I will never read the prayer, arrest, and trial of Christ the same way again.
As a side note, this is wonderful literature for Sabbath reading.
As a side note, this is wonderful literature for Sabbath reading.
January 5, 2019
An excellent devotional tour through Christ's approach to the cross. Martin helped me think more clearly about what Jesus experienced, both in relation to God and those around him. He expounds in detail how each step along the way contributed to what Christ accomplished on my behalf. Highly recommended.
May 16, 2017
A very helpful collection of sermons, starting with the Garden of Gethsemane and ending with Jesus' Trial, which is rich in biblical insight and deep in pastoral and devotional application. I found myself deeply moved by this book on numerous occasions. It's clear that the author meditated deeply on the gospel as revealed in the life of Christ.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who both wants to meditate deeply on the life of Christ, who took on the form of a servant even to the point of death (Phil 2), and be spiritually nourished, admonished and encouraged.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who both wants to meditate deeply on the life of Christ, who took on the form of a servant even to the point of death (Phil 2), and be spiritually nourished, admonished and encouraged.
October 29, 2022
“There is a book of reckoning which eternal justice writes in heaven, in which is entered every charge to which infinite, unsparing rectitude, searching with omniscient glance alike the darkness and the light, sees the sons of men become obnoxious. This terrific scroll, so far as the elect of God are concerned in it, was unrolled before the eye of Jesus in Gethsemane” (27).
April 17, 2018
A thorough step-by-step walk through of Jesus' experiences in Gethsemane, His arrest and trial, discussing both the reality of what happened and its theological significance. Respectfully and devotionally written, the last few chapters were especially powerful in my reading.
December 26, 2019
Interesting read
Many insights. I read it every now and then as I cycled through 3-4 books at a time. It has many insights that are worth reading.
Many insights. I read it every now and then as I cycled through 3-4 books at a time. It has many insights that are worth reading.
July 7, 2021
A must read if you plan to study Calvary and the events after Calvary. I would strongly recommend it.
June 3, 2024
An excellent book. The only reason I gave it 4 Starts is that the average 21st Century will struggle with the 19th Century sentence structure. However, it is definitely worth the effort.
May 9, 2024
Difficult because of the language, but exceptional depth of insight.
The last chapter is an astounding exposition for the glory of God's justice in the Gospel and appeal for assurance of faith to rest in Christ. It was deeply helpful for someone who has struggled for a long time on and off with assurance of God's love for me and justification as an inherently sinful person.
The last chapter is an astounding exposition for the glory of God's justice in the Gospel and appeal for assurance of faith to rest in Christ. It was deeply helpful for someone who has struggled for a long time on and off with assurance of God's love for me and justification as an inherently sinful person.
August 14, 2019
A wonderful, encouraging, convicting book by the Scottish theologian. I can't imagine a believer being brought by Martin's hand to see the bloody agonizing Savoiur in Gethsemane, or Christ's unholy trial by Caiaphas and His royal demeanor within that mockery of justice, and not be brought into heavenly awe and amazement of our Redeemer.
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