Originally published in 1914, this book is an introduction to the historical, or critical, method of studying the Scriptures and investigating their message.Originally published in 1914, this book was written 'to introduce the student of the Bible to what is known as the historical, or critical, method of studying the Scriptures and investigating their message'. A bibliography is included.Originally published in 1914, this book was written 'to introduce the student of the Bible to what is known as the historical, or critical, method of studying the Scriptures and investigating their message'. A bibliography is included.Originally published in 1914, this book was written 'to introduce the student of the Bible to what is known as the historical, or critical, method of studying the Scriptures and investigating their message'. A bibliography is included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Christianity and religious studies.Preface; 1. The inspiration of scripture and the method of biblical study; 2. The text, literature and canon of the Old Testament; 3. The text, canon and literature of the New Testament; 4. The religious affinities of Judaism and Christianity; Chronological table.