The Two Bears

by J.C. Ryle

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

Genres: Classics, Christian, Theology

146 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

About the author

(John Charles Ryle) Ryle started his ministry as curate at the Chapel of Ease in Exbury, Hampshire, moving on to become rector of St Thomas's, Winchester in 1843 and then rector of Helmingham, Suffolk the following year. While at Helmingham he married and was widowed twice. He began publishing popular tracts, and Matthew, Mark and Luke of his series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels were published in successive years (1856-1858). His final parish was Stradbroke, also in Suffolk, where he moved in 1861, and it was as vicar of All Saints that he became known nationally for his straightforward preaching and firm defence of evangelical principles. He wrote several well-known and still-in-print books, often addressing issues of contemporary relevance for the Church from a biblical standpoint. He completed his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels while at Stradbroke, with his work on the Gospel of John (1869). His third marriage, to Henrietta Amelia Clowes in 1861, lasted until her death in 1889.

Reviews

[Janelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some chapters I’d give one stars, some four stars. At times I cringed at failures in the author’s exegesis, especially in the early chapters. At other times he was very good. However I wouldn’t give this book to kids to listen to on their own. There’s plenty of quality alternatives that would be more engaging.

[Mark Nenadov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading this short Ryle collection. Good stuff!

[Robert Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful book.