new religion no adequate writings were produced. Besides, the hope was cherished of a speedy coming of Jesus in His Messianic glory, and this too was perhaps a hindrance to the thought of putting into writing their cherished recollections. But finally they also possessed a book, which Jesus also reverenced; a book which at first completely satisfied all needs—the Old Testament. Of this we shall have more to say. I desire to draw attention to these points, because it is important to make it clear