The Elder And His Friends: Christian Friendship Delineated In The Private Letters Of John (1882) is a book written by Alexander Macleod Symington. The book is a collection of private letters written by the Apostle John and his friends, which are used to illustrate the nature of Christian friendship. The letters provide insight into the personalities and relationships of the early Christian community, as well as the challenges they faced in maintaining their faith and supporting one another. Symington's commentary on the letters offers a thoughtful analysis of the importance of Christian friendship and the lessons that can be learned from the experiences of John and his friends. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, as well as those seeking guidance on how to cultivate meaningful and supportive friendships in their own lives.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.