The Bible Student was a Christian Brethren journal, edited by A.T. Schofield. It was only published for three years, 1881-1883. A text-only version can be obtained on this website. All three volumes are available for download as pdf below.

Volume 1 (1881) Download Complete Volume pdf

1. To Our Readers
2. Bible Students' Class, The
3. Holy Bible: Its Contents and History, The
4. Bible Queries: 234 - 258
5. Seven Sevens: Better Things-Looks-Gifts-Perfect-Miracles-Conversions-Fear Nots
6. Revised Version of the New Testament: Matthew 1-2:23, The
7. Matthew 1
8. Matthew 2
9. Holy Bible: the Books of the Bible, The
10. Names and Titles of Christ in the New Testament
11. Bible Students' Class, The: Allusions to Genesis
12. Holy - Holiness: Part 1
13. Notes and Fragments
14. Bible Queries: 246, 259 - 289
15. Seven Sevens: Blessings-Ways of Obtaining Life-I Wills
16. The Revised Version of the New Testament. Matthew 3:4-5:22
17. To Correspondents
18. Notes on Last Month's Subjects: Old Testament Scriptures
19. Bible Students' Class, The: Pride and Humility
20. Holy - Holiness: Part 2
21. Seven Sevens: Aspectsof Christ-Blesseds-Gifts-Losses for Christ-Kingdomes
22. Bible Queries: 290 - 318
23. The Revised Version of the New Testament. Matthew 5:29-8:12
24. To Correspondents
25. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Types of Christ
26. Books of the Bible, The: The Books and Canon of the New Testament
27. Bible Students' Class, The: Children of God
28. Notes and Fragments
29. Holy - Holiness: Part 3
30. Fragmentary Bible Notes: The Tent and the Altar
31. Bible Queries: 319 - 352
32. The Revised Version of the New Testament. Matthew 8:28-10:3
33. To Correspondents
34. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Allusions to Genesis Throughout the Bible
35. Bible Students' Class, The: Grace Illustrated in Christ
36. Notes and Fragments
37. Bible Queries: 353 - 392
38. Fragmentary Bible Notes: Seven Hours of Suffering
39. The Revised Version of the New Testament: Matt. 10:4-13:52
40. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Pride and Humility
41. Bible Students' Class, The: Christian Example Illustrated by Bible Saints
42. Holy Bible: the Books of the New Testament, The
43. Bible Queries: 393 - 434
44. Notes and Fragments
45. The Revised Version of the New Testament: Matthew 15:8-22:44
46. To Correspondents

Volume 2 (1882) Download Complete Volume pdf

1. Preface
2. To Our Readers
3. This Month's Subject: Christ Our Example
4. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 1-32
5. Notes on Former Questions: Vol. 1, 389; 428
6. Jottings From Bible Margins
7. Notes and Comments
8. New Testament Words Explained: Ask - Corrupt
9. Divine Names and Titles: 1. Jesus
10. Holy Bible: Remarks Upon the Books of the Old Testament, The
11. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Nay my Lord,I give it thee."
12. Analysis of 1 and 2 Samuel
13. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Abominations - Bells
14. Revised Version of the New Testament, The: Matthew 22:8-24:33
15. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Christ Our Example
16. This Month's Subject: Christian Example Illustrated by Lives of Bible Saints
17. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 33 - 61
18. Notes on Former Questions: Vol. 1, 430
19. Lord Knoweth, The
20. Seven Sevens: Life-Purity-Ark Names-I Ams-Abundance-Togethers-Prayers-Passovers
21. Notes and Comments
22. New Testament Words Explained: Crown - Godhead
23. Divine Names and Titles: 2. Christ
24. Holy Bible: Remarks Upon the Books of the Old Testament, The
25. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Friend, Lend Me Three Loaves."
26. Analysis of 1 Kings
27. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Belly - Cedar
28. The Revised Version of the New Testament: Matthew 25:6-28:19
29. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Christian Example Illustrated by the Lives of Bible Saints
30. This Month's Subject: The Titles and Work of God the Father
31. Trinity, The
32. Bible Queries: Vol.2, 62-118
33. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 1, 376
34. God's Care
35. Jottings From Bible Margins
36. Notes and Comments
37. New Testament Words Explained: Goodness - Life: Also, Divine Names and Titles: 3. Lord
38. Holy Bible: Remarks Upon the Books of the Old Testament, The
39. Eastern Manners and Customs: "The He-goats Before the Flocks" ; "I Have Enough"
40. Analysis of 2 Kings
41. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Chariots - Dust
42. Plan of the Ages Chart
43. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Titles and Work of God the Father
44. This Month's Subject: Children
45. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 119-164
46. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 14; 63
47. Jottings From Bible Margins
48. Notes and Comments
49. New Testament Words Explained: Lamb - New
50. Divine Names and Titles: 4. Messiah
51. Hatred and Love
52. Eastern Manners and Customs: "The Gift of God"
53. Analysis of Haggai
54. Analysis of Zechariah
55. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Eagle - Fountatins
56. Revised Version of the New Testament, The: Mark 1-3:5
57. Notes on Last Month's Subject: "Children" As Spoken of in Scripture
58. This Month's Subject: The Christian's Standing and State
59. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 165-195
60. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 100
61. Notes and Comments
62. New Testament Words Explained: Old - Prove
63. Bible Family Registers, The
64. Holy Bible: Remarks Upon the Books of the O. T.: Jer. - Dan., The: Also, Symbolic Language: Fowls - Hill
65. Eastern Manners and Customs: "A Corn of Wheat"; "The gods of Conquered Nations"
66. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Christian's Standing and State
67. This Month's Subject: Animals Used Symbolically
68. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 102;142; 153
69. Jottings From Bible Margins
70. New Testament Words Explained: Psalms - Rest
71. Christ Our Example: In Him Was Light
72. Love and Hatred
73. The Holy Bible: Remarks Upon the Books of the Old Testament
74. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Sycamore Fruit"; "Will He Give Him a Stone"
75. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Hinds - Lamp
76. Revised Version of the New Testament, The: Mark 3:14-5:30
77. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Animals Used Symbolically
78. This Month's Subject: God's Dealings with His Children
79. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 222-271
80. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 125; 123; 153
81. Jottings From Bible Margins
82. Notes and Comments: Also, NT words explained: Seem- Single
83. Christ Our Example: That Eternal Life Which Was With the Father: Also, Obadiah - Malachi
84. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Muzzle the Ox"; "Bidden"; "Bind Them in Thy Skirts"
85. Analysis of Malachi
86. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Laver - Nurse
87. Notes on Last Month's Subject: God's Dealings with His Children
88. This Month's Subject: The Titles and Work of the Holy Ghost
89. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 272-302
90. Notes on Former Queries: Vol.2, 117; 214-215
91. Jottings From Bible Margins
92. Notes and Comments
93. New Testament Words Explained: Speak - Thief
94. Christ Our Example: The Son of Man Hath Not Where to Lay His Head
95. Psalms: Its Divisions, The Book of: Also, Eastern Manners and Customs
96. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Oak - Plumbline
97. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Titles & Work of the Holy Ghost
98. This Month's Subject: The Prayers of Scripture
99. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 303-325
100. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 283, 224
101. Jottings From Bible Margins
102. Notes and Comments
103. New Testament Words Explained: Time - Wash
104. Christ Our Example: Take Up the Cross and Follow Me
105. Human Life
106. Unwritten Period of Revelation, The
107. Psalms, The Book of
108. Eastern Manners and Customs: Wine Bottles; "A Light to My Path"
109. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Pomegranates - Swine
110. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Prayers of Scripture
111. This Month's Subject: The Characteristics of a Truly Godly Walk
112. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 326-348
113. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 224; 260; 222
114. Jottings From Bible Margins
115. Notes and Comments
116. New Testament Words Explained: Wind - World
117. Christ Our Example: Extracts Illustrating Our January Subject. 5
118. Psalms, The Book of: Their Prophetic Character
119. Eastern Manners and Customs: "A Spring of Water, Whose Waters Fail Not"; "The Olive"
120. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Characteristics of a Truly Godly Walk
121. This Month's Subject: The Offerings of Leviticus
122. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 349-377
123. Notes on Former Queries
124. Simeon and Levi
125. Books Quoted or Referred to in the Bible
126. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Among the Pots"; "The Bridegroom Cometh"; "The Almond Tree"
127. Fragment
128. Symbolic Language of the Bible, The: Sword - Wrinkle
129. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Offerings of Leviticus
130. This Month's Subject: The Temptations of Scripture
131. Bible Queries: Vol. 2, 378-393
132. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 367; 371
133. Jottings From Bible Margins
134. Notes and Comments
135. Christ Our Example: That Your Joy Might Be Full
136. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Images"; "Garments are Warm"

Volume 3 (1883) Download Complete Volume pdf

1. Preface
2. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Temptations of Scripture
3. Fragment
4. This Month's Subject: The Blood - Its Value and Meaning
5. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 1-18
6. Bible Notes
7. Bible Outlines: Genesis 1
8. Expository and Practical: Miscellaneous Papers
9. Bible Conversations
10. Bible Conversations: Romans 1
11. Fragment
12. Historical and Illustrative: The Epistles - Colossians, Part 1
13. Marginal Notes: Genesis 1-3
14. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Where the King's Spear Is, and the Cruse of Water. . ."
15. Eastern Manners and Customs: "A Lordly Dish"
16. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Cities Great and Fenced Up to Heaven"
17. Bible Class, The: Blood
18. Redemption, as Spoken of in Scripture
19. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 19-48
20. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 378; Job 12:14
21. Bible Notes
22. Bible Outlines: Genesis 2
23. Bible Outlines: Genesis 3
24. Expository and Practical
25. Bible Conversations: Note From the Editor
26. Bible Conversations
27. Historical and Illustrative: The Epistles - Colossians, Part 2
28. Marginal Notes: Genesis 4-8
29. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver"
30. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Redemption
31. This Month's Subject: What the Bible Says About Itself
32. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 50-98
33. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 7; 44; Rev. 4:7
34. Bible Outlines: Genesis 4-8
35. Expository and Practical
36. Bible Conversations: Romans 3:21-4:25
37. Marginal Notes: Genesis 8-9
38. Eastern Manners and Customs: "The Fish Which We Did Eat in Egypt Freely"
39. Bible Class, The: What the Bible Says About Itself
40. This Months Subject: The Use and Abuse of the Various Members of the Body
41. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 99-144
42. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 379; Departed Go; John 1:29
43. Expository and Practical
44. Historical and Illustrative: The History of the Ark
45. Eastern Manners and Customs: The Lost Piece; "They Know His Voice"; "Wrap it Up"
46. Bible Class, The: The Use and Abuse of the Various Members of the Body
47. Resurrection as Spoken of in the New Testament
48. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 145-180
49. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 2, 378, Ecc. 5:20
50. Notes and Jottings
51. Bible Notes: Genesis 9-14
52. Expository and Practical: Romans 6
53. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 1
54. Histotical and Illustrative: The Epistles - Colossians, Part 3
55. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Resurrection
56. This Month's Subject: The Coming of Our Lord
57. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 181-248
58. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 44; 122; 526
59. Bible Conversations: Romans 7
60. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 2
61. Marginal Notes: Genesis 10-11
62. Eastern Manners and Customs: Earthen Vessels; "Prepare Ye the Way"; Watered with the Foot
63. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Coming of Our Lord
64. This Month's Subject: Woman, as Spoken of in the N.T.
65. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 249-308
66. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 156; 130; 216; 172
67. Bible Conversations: Romans 8
68. Historical and Illustrative: The Epistles - Colossians, Part 4
69. Notes on Last Month's Subject: Women as Spoken of in the New Testament
70. This Month's Subject: The Church, the House and the Body
71. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 309-339
72. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 240; 246; 255; 272
73. Bible Conversations: Romans 9-11
74. Doctrine of a Future State in the Pentateuch
75. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 3
76. Levites, The
77. Notes and Jottings
78. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Kick Against the Pricks"; "Scrip"
79. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Church, the House, and the Body
80. This Month's Subject: The Tears of God's Children
81. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 340-388
82. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 14; 249; 272; 255; 339; 216
83. Bible Conversations: Romans 10-11
84. One Body, The
85. Purpose of Heart for Christ, A
86. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 4
87. Bible Outlines: Genesis 12-15
88. Notes and Jottings
89. Gospels, The General Design of the
90. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Tears of God's Children
91. This Month's Subject: The Joy of God's People in the O.T.
92. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 389-409
93. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 377; 585; Amos 3:6; 75; Matt. 17:11; 339
94. Notes and Comments
95. Bible Conversations: Romans 12
96. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 5
97. Notes and Jottings
98. Eastern Manners and Customs: "Grinding in the Prison House"; "Put Out His Eyes"
99. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Joy of God's People - O.T.
100. This Month's Subject: The Joy of God's People in the N.T.
101. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 410-443
102. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 266
103. Bible Conversations: Romans 13-14
104. Former Glory of the Temple, The: Part 6
105. Notes and Jottings
106. Mystery of Life, The
107. Eastern Manners and Customs: Girding of the Loins; "Follow Me"; Perfect; "My Brethren"
108. Notes on Last Month's Subject: The Joy of God's People - N.T.
109. Bible Queries: Vol. 3, 444-460
110. Notes on Former Queries: Vol. 3, 389
111. Bible Conversations: Romans 15
112. Summer and Winter
113. Our Service
114. To All Bible Students, and Especially the Readers of These Pages

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