The Sermon on the Mount: Its Literary Structure and Didactic Purpose is a book written by Benjamin Wisner Bacon in 1902. This book is an analysis and interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount, a collection of teachings by Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Matthew. Bacon examines the structure of the Sermon on the Mount and how it is organized, as well as the purpose of the teachings and what they mean for Christians. He delves into the literary style of the Sermon and how it was meant to be understood by its original audience. This book is a scholarly work that provides insight into the significance of one of the most important texts in Christianity.A Lecture Delivered At Wellesley College, May 20, 1901.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.