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From Spurgeon's preface: "The reader will please observe that the books most heartily recommended are printed in the largest type with the remarks in italics. Good, but more ordinary, works are in medium type, and the least desirable are in the smallest letter. Thus we hope the eye will be caught at once by volumes best worthy of attention."

1. ALLEN (JOHN).—A Spiritual Exposition of the Old and New Testaments; or, The Christian's Gospel Treasure. Three vols. 8vo. 1816. 4/6.
   Spiritual reflections after the High Calvinistic School. Some preachers cannot see Christ where he is, but Allen finds him where he is not. There is in these reflections much godly savor, but very little exposition.
2. ASSEMBLY OF DIVINES, Westminster.—Annotations. Two vols. Folio. Lond., 1657. 10/-to 16/-
   Contain valuable remarks, but are somewhat out of date. The work is probably less esteemed than it should be.
3. BARTH (Dr. C. G., of Calw, Wurtemberg).—Practical Commentary on the Books of Holy Scripture, arranged in Chronological Order; being a Bible Manual for the use of Students of the Word of God. Translated from the German. Imp. 8vo., 12/-. Lond., Nisbet & Co. S. 7/-
   Helpful in showing the historical position of the books, and in assisting to illustrate them by the circumstances under which they were written. We have referred to it with benefit.
4. BENSON (JOSEPH, 1748—1821. An eminent Methodist Preacher). Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical. Six vols. Imp. 8vo. 10/6 each. Lond., Wesleyan Conference Office. S. 37/6.
   Adopted by the Wesleyan Conference as a standard work, and characterized by that body as marked by "solid learning, soundness of theological opinion, and an edifying attention to experimental and practical religion." Necessary to Methodist Students.
5. BIBLICAL MUSEUM. (JAMES COMPER GRAY). Old Testament portion to be issued in 8 vols., at 4/6 each. New Testament already out, 5 vols., 4/6 each. Lond., Elliot Stock.
   We can only speak of the New Testament; it is surpassingly useful, sententious and sensible. Buy the work at once.
6. BONAR (HORATIUS, D.D.)—Light and Truth: or, Bible Thoughts and Themes. Vol. I., Old Testament. Vol. II., Gospels. Vol. III., Acts and Larger Epistles. Vol. IV., Lesser Epistles. Vol. V., Revelation of St. John. Crown 8vo. 5s. each, Lond., Nisbet.
   One volume is rather short space in which to bring out the "light and truth" of the Old Testament. If Dr. Bonar required four volumes for the New, we wish he had felt the same need for the Old. The passages selected are popularly expounded, but the thought is not deep. The volumes will be more prized by the ordinary reader than by the minister.
7. BOOTHROYD (BENJAMIN, D.D., 1768-836.—A learned Independent Minister and eminent Hebrew scholar.)—Family Bible. Improved Version. Notes, and reflections on each chapter; introduction on the authenticity and inspiration of the sacred books, and a complete view of the Mosaic laws, &c. Three vols. Royal 4to, 1824, 16/-, or one vol., thick 8vo., 1853, 7/-
   Good, but may be dispensed with, now that the East has been more fully explored.
8. BROWN (John, 1722-1787).—Self-Interpreting Bible. 6/-to 15/-
   Useful in its day, and still popular. Notes on New Testament an undisguised plagiarism from Guyse. Not a Student's book.
9. BURDER (SAMUEL, A.M.) The Scripture Expositor; a New Commentary, Critical and Practical. Four vols., 4to. 1811. 20/-
   Well selected notes. Those upon Eastern manners, geography, &c., are collected very judiciously.
10. CALVIN (JOHN, 1519-1564). In the works of Calvin, published by the Calvin Translation Society, are the Commentaries, in 45 volumes. Messrs. T. & T. Clark, of Edinburgh, now issue sets of 45 vols., at £7 17s. 6d.; or six vols. for One Guinea, excepting Psalms, vol. 5, and Habakkuk. Separate volumes, 6s. each. Old copies of Calvin's comments are to be met with at second-hand book stores. We have entered most of them in their proper places, but cannot afford space for separate mention of the volumes of the C. T. Society.
    Of priceless value. (See pages 4 and 5 of this work).
11. CHALMERS (THOMAS, D.D., LL.D., 1780-1847). Daily Scripture Readings (3 vols.) and Sabbath Scripture Readings (2 vols.) being vols. I. to V. of the "Posthumous Works" of Dr. Chalmers, edited by Rev. W. Hanna, D.D. Lond., Hamilton, Adams & Co.; Edinb., Edmonston & Douglas, in whose catalogue they are priced as follows: D. S. Readings, 3 vols., crown 8vo., £1 11s. 6d.; cheap edition, 2 vols, 10s. S.S. Readings, 2 vols., £1 1s.; cheap edition, 2 vols., 10s.
    Those acquainted with the writings of Chalmers will know what to expect from his pen when guided by fervent devotion.
12. CLARKE (ADAM, LL.D., 1760-1832).—A New Edition, with the Author's final corrections. Six vols., Imp. 8vo. Lond., 1844. W. Tegg's edition, new, £3 3s. S. 38/- Also printed on large paper, 6 vols., 4to.
    Despite some few oddities, this is one of the most learned of English expositions. (See page 9.)
13. CLARKE (SAMUEL. Died 1701).—The Old and New Testament, with Annotations and Parallel Scriptures. Folio. Lond., 1690. 7/-
    Notes very brief, but judicious. Author one of the ejected ministers, an exceedingly learned man. This work was highly commended by Owen, Baxter, Howe, and others, but is now superseded.
14. CLASS AND THE DESK, The.—By J. COMPER GRAY, of Halifax; and C. STOKES CAREY, of London. Four vols. Crown 8vo, 12S. Lond., J. Sangster& Co.
    Condensed thought. Suited for Teachers and Local Preachers.
15. COBBIN, (INGRAM).—Evangelical Synopsis. The Holy Bible, with Notes Explanatory and Practical, selected from the writings of the most esteemed divines and Biblical critics. Three vols. Imp. 4to. Lond., George Berger. S. 24/-or less.
    An admirable collection of notes. Men with small means will find it a miniature library. We have heard brethren who have had no commentary but Cobbin's speak of the work with much enthusiasm.
16. COBBIN (INGRAM). A condensed Commentary on the Bible. Second edition. Imp. 8vo. Lond., 1839. 12/-
    An excellent makeshift for a poor man.
17. COKE (THOMAS, LLD. Wesleyan Methodist Minister. Died 1814.) A Commentary on the Old and New Testament. 6 vols. 4to. Lond., 1803. 17/6.
    A Wesleyan comment. Too big: ought to have been put in half the space. Moreover, it is next door to a fraud, for it is "in the main a reprint of the work of Dr. Dodd," without that author's name. Ah, Dr. Coke, this is a burning shame!
18. COMMENTARY, WHOLLY BIBLICAL, The: An Exposition in the very words of Scripture. 3 vols., 4to., £2 16S. od. Lond., S. Bagster and Sons. S. 26/-
    It is very handy to have explanatory passages thus presented to the eye. In general the work is excellently done; but ministers with scanty purses can make a Biblical exposition for themselves.
19. COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE, The. (Edited by W. Greenfield, M.R.A.S.). The Old and New Testaments, with the various readings and marginal notes, parallel passages systematically arranged, numerous philological and explanatory notes, &c., &c. Medium 4to., pica type, £1 15s. in cloth; crown 4to., small pica type, £1 1s., cloth. Lond., S. Bagster & Sons.
    Generally used as a Pulpit Bible. Said to contain 4,000 notes and 500,000 parallel passages, being all those of Blayney, Scott, Clarke, and others. The tables, notes, introductions, &c., are of standard value.
20. DIODATI (JOHN, 1576—1649). Annotations plainly expounding the most difficult places. Third edition. Folio. Lond. 1651. [Quarto editions exist, but the folio is best. 4/6.]
    Bickersteth says: "The spiritual and evangelical remarks are of much value." Diodati's notes are short and worth consulting.
21. DODD (WILLIAM, D.D.) A Commentary on the Books of the Old and New Testament; in which are inserted the notes and collections of John Locke, Esq.; Daniel Waterland, D.D.; the Earl of Clarendon, and other learned persons; with practical improvements, &c. 3 vols. Folio. Lond., 1770. 18/-
    An almost forgotten production of the unhappy Dodd. It is founded on the manuscript collections of Cudworth, Waterland, Clarendon, and others. Not very likely to quicken piety, or inspire spiritual thought; yet, as Adam Clarke thought very highly of it, and Dr. Coke appropriated it, it must have some value.
22. D'OYLY AND MANT. Notes, taken principally from the Church of England writers. Published by the S.P.C.K. Prepared by the Rev. Geo. D'Oyly, D.D., and the Rev. R. Mant, D.D. 3 vols. Royal 8vo., with the text, S. 1 5/-; or in 1 vol., without the text, 6/-1845, &c.
    Of moderate value. More fitted for the family than the study. A compilation most appreciated among Episcopalians.
23. DUTCH ANNOTATIONS upon the whole Bible, as ordered by the Synod of Dort, 1618, and published in English, by Theodore Haak, Esq. 2 vols. Folio. Lond., 1657. 12/-
    Similar to the Westminster Assembly's Annotations. (See page 12).
24. FAUSSET (A.R., A.M.—See JAMIESON, and page 20.)
25. FOURFOLD UNION COMMENTARY, The. Containing, I. Parallel Texts, in full. II. Commentary of Matthew Henry, &c. III. Scott's Commentary condensed. IV. Commentary by Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown. To which is added the Biblical Cyclopaedia, by Dr. John Eadie, a Biblical Atlas, &c. Two handsome volumes. Royal 4to. £3 3s. net. Lond., Wesley. 1872.
    A Christian man wishing for the cream of expository writers could not make a better purchase. Ministers, as a rule, should not buy condensations, but get the works themselves.
26. FRASER (DONALD, D.D.) Synoptical Lectures on the Books of Holy Scripture. First Series—Genesis to Canticles. Second Series—Isaiah to Acts. Post 8vo. 6/-each. Lond., Nisbet and Co.
    Dr. Fraser has observed, like many others of us, the mischief which results from cuttin6 the Bible into fragments, and usin6 it piecemeal. In these volumes he discourses of the Bible at large, indicates the scope of each book, and furnishes a brief digest of its contents. He has compressed rigorously. The design was in itself mast laudable, and it has been well carried out.
27. GILL, (Joust, D.D. 1697—1771). An Exposition of the Old and New Testament. 9 Vols. Folio. Lond., 1763. S. f5. 9Vols., 4to., 1810. S.£415s. 6Vols.,Royal 8vo., 1852. £3 3s.
    Invaluable in its own line of things. (For full title and extended remarks see pages 8 and 9.)
28. HAAK (THEODORE). See under "Dutch Annotations."
29. HALL (JOSEPH, D.D. Bishop of Norwich. 1574—1656). Contemplations. Several editions; the one published by T. Nelson, Edinb., 1844, has a memoir of the good Bishop by the late Dr. James Hamilton. S. 4/-
    The work can be readily procured; but if its price were raised in proportion to its real value, it would become one of the most costly books extant. (See page 11.)
30. HALL (JOSEPH) A Plain and Familiar Explication, by way of Paraphrase, of all the Hard Texts of the whole Divine Scrip-tures. Small Folio, 1633. S. 5/' Also forming Vols. III and IV. of the 8vo. edition of Hall's works in 12 vols. Oxford, 1837.
    Not so pithy as the Contemplations; nor, indeed, could it be expected 'to be so. It is not necessary to the Student, but might be useful.
31. HAWEIS (THOMAS. 1734—1820). The Evangelical Expositor. 2 vols. Folio. 1765-6, 12/-
    Partakes of the author's character; for of him it has been said, that "he was rather useful than eminent." The work is mainly an abridgment of Henry.
32. HAWKER (ROBERT, D.D. 1753—1827). The Poor Man's Commentary. 9 vols. 8vo., and 3 vols. 4to. 1843. S. 30/-Full of devotion and sweetness. (See page 13.)
33. HENRY [MATTHEW. 1662—1714). Exposition. The following are recent editions. The prices refer to new copies. Blackie's, 3 vols., Royal 4to., £3 10s.; Cassell's, 3 vols., demy 4to., f2 12S. 6d.; Griffin's, 3 vols., Super-royal 8vo., f2 10s.; Nisbet's, 9 vols., Imp. 8vo., f3 3s. S. from 20/-to 30/-according to condition.
    (For title and remarks see pages 3, 4, 5.)
34. HOLDEN (GEORGE, M.A.) Christian Expositor. 2 vols., 8vo. 1837. 4/-
    Notes highly spoken of; we consider them the most ordinary of platitudes.
35. JAMIESON (REV. DR., Glasgow). FAUSSET (REv. A.R. York), and BROWN (REV. DR. D., Aberdeen). THE LIBRARY COMMENTARY, Critical, Experimental, and Practical. 6 vols. Medium 8vo., f3 12s.; or 14/-each vol. Collins & Co., Edinb.
    A really standard work. We consult it continually, and with growing interest. Mr. Fausset's portion strikes us as being of the highest order. (See page 20.) The following are different forms or abridgments of the same work, each of which we can highly recommend:—
36. JAMIESON. The Complete Commentary. 2 vols., Royal 4to., with maps, £2 10s. Much the same as the Fourfold Commentary. Edinb., W. Collins. (See No. 25.)
37.     "    "     The Student's Commentary. 4 vols., foolscap 8vo. "3[6 per vol. W. Collins.
38.     "    "     The Portable Commentary. 2 vols., post 8vo. 7/6 each. W. Collins, Sons, & Co.
39. KITTO (JOHN, D.D., F.S.A., 1804—1850). The Pictorial Bible. 4 vols., Imp. 8vo., £1 10s. 1855. Land. and Edinb., Chambers. S. 20/-
    A work of art as well as learning. (See page 15)
40. KITTO. The Illustrated Commentary of the Old and New Testaments. A reproduction of the Notes, &c., of the Pictorial Bible. 5 vols., 8vo. 1840. S. 10/6
    The omission of the text renders the work cheaper.
41. KITTO'S Daily Bible Illustrations: being Original Readings: for a Year, on subjects relating to Sacred History, Biography, Geography, Antiquities, and Theology. New edition, edited and revised by f. Z. Porter, D.D. 8 vols., f2 8s. Edinb., Oliphant & Co. S. 20/-
    May always be obtained, both new and second-hand. (See page 15.)
42. LANGE (J.P., D.D.) Translations of the Commentaries of aPr. Lange, and his Collaborateurs. Edited by.Dr. Schaff. T. & T. Clark.
    There are now ready eight volumes on the OLD TESTAMENT, viz., Genesis, 1 vol.; Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, 1 vol.; Kings, 1 vol.; Job, 1 vol.; Psalms, 1 vol.; Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, 1 vol; Jeremiah and Lamentations, 1 vol.; Minor Prophets, 1 vol. The other Books of the Old Testament are in active preparation.
    NEW TESTAMENT, complete in 10 vols.
    The volumes greatly differ in excellence, yet none could be spared. We have nothing equal to them as a series. (See page 19.)
43. LEES (FREI). R., Ph.D.) and BURNS (DAwson, M.A.). The Temperance Bible Commentary. Demy 8vo., 6/-Lond., $. W. Partridge & Co. 1872.
    Readers will probably estimate the value of this work according to their views upon Total Abstinence. This question appears to be one which renders both advocates and opponents too warm either to give or accept a cool, impartial verdict; we shall not therefore offer one.
44. LEIGH (Sin EDWARD. 1602-3—1671). Annotations from Job to Canticles. Folio. Lond., 1657. 3/6. Annotations upon all the New Testament. Philological and Theological. Folio. Lond., 1650. 3/6. Frequently associated with Richardson on the Old Testament. (See No. 7x.) Good, brief notes. Antique, but still prized. Critica Sacra. In two parts: I. Observations on all the primitive Hebrew words of the Old Testament. II. Philological and Theological Observations on all the Greek words of the New Testament. Folio. Lond., 1662. 3/6. Horne says this is "a very valuable help to the understanding of the original languages." Parkhurst valued it.
45. MANT. (See D'Oyly).
46. MAYER (JOHN, D.D.) Commentary. 6 vols. folio, and 1 vol. 4to. Lond., 1653. [The seventh volume, containing the Catholic Epistles and Revelation, was published in 4to. only] f6 6s. (For full title and remarks see pages 10 and 11.) Laborious writing and heavy reading.
47. MILLINGTON (THOMAS S.) The Testimony of the Heathen to the Truths of Holy Writ. Compiled almost exclusively from Greek and Latin Authors of the Classical Ages of Antiquity. 4to. Lond., Seeley, Jackson, & Halliday. 1863. S. 81- It was a capital idea to lay the heathen under contribution. The author is at home in the Classics, and has performed his work well.
48. NESS (CHRISTOPHER. 1621—1705). History and Mystery. 4 vols., Folio. Lond., 1690—96. S. £4 to f5. Quaint, pithy, suggestive. Full of remarks such as are to be found in Thomas Fuller and Bishop Hall. (See page 11.)
49. NEW BIBLE COMMENTARY, The. [Sometimes spoken of as "The Speaker's Commentary."] In progress. Lond., Murray. 1871, &c. (For full title see page 19.) The proverb concerning too many cooks applies also to Commentators. The work is good, but it might have been better.
50. PATRICK & LOWTH. A Critical Commentary. Corrected by the Rev. F. R. Pitman. 6 vols., Royal 4to 1822. [There are other editions, but some of them do not contain the whole of the Commentary; the above is one of the best. Good edition in smaller type, 4 vols., Imp. 8vo., £3 3s. Lond., W. Tegg.] S. 24/- (See page 18.)
51. POOLE (MATTHEW. 1624—1679). Annotations. Our copy is dated 1853. Lond., Nisbet & Co. S. 2 I/-Old folios, 14/-See title and remarks on pages 6 and 7.
52. PURVER (ANTHONY. 1702—1777). A New and Literal Translation, with Notes. 2 vols., Folio. Lond., 1764. 10/-A Quaker Translation. Often ungrammatical and unintelligible. Not without its good points, but much more curious than useful.
53. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY'S COMMENTARY. From Henry and Scott, with numerous observations from other writers. With the text and maps, 6 vols., Super-royal 8vo., f2 6s. Without the text, 6vols., 12mo.,f 1 4s. S. 9/- The Society kindly allows Students to purchase this work at a reduced rate. The abridgements are carefully executed.
54. SCOTT (THOMAS. 1747—1821). The Holy Bible. A New Edition. 6 vols., 4to. £2 10. Lond., Nisbet & Co. S. 20/- (For title and remarks see page 12.) F. Mr. Neale says of Scott's practical observations, "They arc such as some men would not take the trouble of even thinking', many would not be at the pains of speaking, and one should have imagined, were not the fact as it is such as no man would have condescended to write down." This judgment is far too severe, and reveals the High Churchman: it raises Scott in our esteem.
55. SIMEON (CHARLES, M.A. 1759—1836). Horae Homileticae; or, Discourses digested into one continued series, and forming a Comment upon every book of the Old and Near Testament; 21 vols. 8vo. Seventh edition. Lond., H. G. Bohn. 1845. S.f2 10s. [Being the entire works of Charles Simeon, with Copious Indexes, prepared by T. Hartwell Horne.] Not Commentaries, but we could not exclude them. They have been called "a valley of dry bones": be a prophet and they will live.
56. SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY,The. (See New Bible Commentary).
57. SUTCLIFFE (JOSEPH, M.A. Wesleyan 21giniseer). A Commentary; containing Copious Notes. Imp. 8vo., 12/6. Lond., 66, Paternoster Row, E.C. S. 7/-To comprise the whole Bible in one volume necessitated notes few and brief. Sutcliffe, though an Arminian, is in general so good that we wish we had more of him; his style is vivacious and forcible.
58. TEMPERANCE BIBLE COMMENTARY, (The). (See Lees R.)
59. TRAPP (JOHN. 1611—1669). Commentary. 5 vols., Folio. 1654, &c. There are also 4to. editions of parts of the Commentary. Reprinted by Mr. R. D. Dickinson, Farringdon Street, E.C., in 5 vols., Super-royal 8vo., price f2 18s. 6d. (published at f3 15s.); or, 12/6 each vol. nett. Oh, rare John Trapp! (See pages 7 and 8. )
60. WALL (WILLIAM, D.D. 1646—1720). Critical Notes on the Old and New Testament. 3 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1730-34. S. 3/6. Dr. Wall was the great champion of infant baptism against the learned Gale. His notes are good, but out of date.
61. WELLS (EDWARD, D.D., Died 1724). Help for the more easy and clear understanding of the Holy Scriptures. 6 vols., 4to. Oxford, 1724, &c. 18/-Seldom to be met with complete, but this need not be regretted, for though somewhat useful, it is not of primary importance.
62. WESLEY (JOHN, A.M. 1703—1791). Notes on Old and New Testament. 4 vols., 4to. Lond., 1764. S. 20/-[Editions of the New Test., with Wesley's Wales, are published at the Wesleyan Conference Office. 18mo., 2/-; 8vo., 4/-] The Notes on the New Testament are esteemed, but Dr. Clark says that those on the Old are meagre and unsatisfactory. He is quite right.
63. WILSON (THOMAS, D.D. 1663—1755. Bishop of Sodor and Man). The Holy Bible, with Notes and various renderings. By the Rev. C. Crutwell. 3 vols., 4to. Lond., 1785. The good Bishop's notes are brief hints, only intended for the explanation or practical improvement of certain passages; their value to Biblical Students is inconsiderable. Crutwell's various readings are numerous. We gave no less than ~f3 3s-for the copy by which we have been able to form this estimate; but for our own use we should be sorry to give half-a-guinea for it.
64. WORDSWORTH (CHRISTOPHER, D.D. Bishop of Lincoln). See page 18.
65. YOUNG (ROBERT, LL.D.) Commentary on the Bible, as Literally and Idiomatically Translated. Crown 8vo. Lond., Fullorton & Co. S. 36-Too small to be of any use. You cannot put the sea into a tea cup.

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    OLD TESTAMENT OR CONSIDERABLE PORTIONS THEREOF
66. AINSWORTH (HENRY, Died 1622). Annotations upon the Five Bookes of Moses, the Booke of Psalmes, and the Song of Songs: wherein the Hebrew words and sentences are compared with the Greeke and Chaldee versions. Folio. Lond., 1627 and 1639. 7/-" Ainsworth was a celebrated scholar and an excellent divine. His uncommon skill in Hebrew learning, and his excellent Commentaries on the Scriptures are held in high reputation to this day."—Brook's Lives of the Puritans.
67. HENGSTENBERG (E. W. D.D.), Christology of the Old Testament: a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. 4 vols., f2 2s. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1858. S. 20/-This great work deals with a most vital theme in a masterly manner; it has always been held in high esteem. We confess, however, that we can only read it as a task, for the dry scholastic style repels us, and it seems to us that in answering a number of sceptical doctors, whose opinions are ridiculous, the author has made much ado about nothing.
68. HORSLEY (SAMUEL, LL.D., F.R.S., and F.A.S. Bishop of St. ,4saSh. 1733—1806). Biblical Criticism on the first fourteen Historical Books of the Old Testament; also on the first nine ;Prophetical Books. Second edition. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1844. S. 7/6. These criticisms will be of more interest to the scholar than of value to the minister, Horsley was far too ready to invent new readings; yet he was a master in his own line. He writes very dogmatically and with a violent bias toward a theory of interpretation which, with all its excellencies, cannot be everywhere maintained. Numbers of other writers have followed in his track, but none with equal footsteps.
69. JACKSON (ARTHUR, M.A. 1593—1666). A Help for the Understanding of the Holy Scriptures (Genesis to Isaiah). 4 vols. 4to. 1643, &c. 10/to 20/-Rather tame, but will well repay quiet reading. His works are now somewhat rare. (See page 11.)
70. ORTON (JOB, D.D. 1717—1783). Exposition of the Old Testament, with Devotional and Practical Reflections, Published from the Author's Manuscripts, by Robert Gentleman. 6 vols. 8vo. Shrewsbury, 1788. Reprinted, 1822. 8. 6/-A sort of paraphrase, after the manner of Doddridge's Family Exposi-.for; which it was intended to accompany. Not a very able production.
71. RICHARDSON (John, Bishop of Ardagh. Died 1654). Choice Observations and Explanations upon the Old Testament, con-taining in them many remarkable matters, additional to the large Annotations made by some of the Assembly of Divines. Folio, 1655. S. 2/6. Of secondary importance, and very short; yet good. Frequently bound up with Leigh (No. 44).

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    PENTATEUCH AND OTHER HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
72. AINSWORTH (HENRY), Annotations on the Pentateuch (See also No. 66). 4to. 1616. 2/6. Thoroughly learned. Though old, not out of date.
73. ALEXANDER (WILLIAM. The Pentateuch, with Notes. S. 1/6. A book of no importance.
74. BABINGTON (GERVASE, Bishop of Worcester. Died 1610). In Babington's Works, folio, 1622. there are "Certaine plain, brief, and comfortable notes" upon the five books of Moses. Whole works 20/. ,Our copy is in the old Black Letter. It contains little to repay the student for toil-ing through the old-fashioned expressions.
75. BARRETT (R. A. F., M.A.). A Synopsis of Criticisms upon those passages of the Old Testament in which modem commentators have differed from the Authorized Version. 2 vols. in 2 parts each, and vol. III. part x, large 8vo., 1847. [Only extends from Genesis to Esther.] S. 10/6. The object of this work is to lay before the reader the principal alterations which modem critics have proposed in the Authorized Version, together with the reasons for or against such emendations. Many of the notes are in Latin. Of small use to the average minister.
76. BATE (JuLiUS, M.A. 1711—1771). New Literal Translation of the Pentateuch and Historical Books to end of 2 Kings. With Notes. 4to. Lond., 1773. 4/' Paper spoiled. We greatly grudge the four shillings which we gave for it.
77. BIBLE TEACHINGS; or, Remarks on Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus. With Recommendatory Preface by Rev. W. B. Mackenzie. 8vo. Lond., 1855. S. 2/6. This book was written by the Three Misses Bird, of Taplow. The Remarks are very plain and practical, and a spirit of earnest piety and fervent prayer pervades them throughout.
78. BLUNT (HENRY, A.M. Died 1843). Family Exposition of Pentateuch. 1844. S vols., 12mo. 6/-each. Hatchards. S. 3 vols. 5/-See remarks under each separate volume.
79. BRIGHTWELL (T.) Notes selected from the exegetical parts of Rosenmuller's Scholia, and of a9athe's Notes to his Latin version; also from Schrank, Michaelis, Le Clerc, Ainsworth, Poole, and other authors. 8vo. Lond., 1840. S. x/6. This writer worked very industriously at the almost impossible task of condensing the twenty-eight volumes of Rasenmuller's Notes. Besides the remarks from authors mentioned in the text, there are observations from the manuscripts of Joseph Kinghorn, of Norwich. It is not a didactic or spiritual work, but almost entirely explanatory and illustrative
80. CHRIST IN THE LAW; or the Gospel foreshadowed in the Pentateuch. Compiled by a Priest of the Church of England. CHRIST IN THE PROPHETS.—Joshua to Kings. 2 vols., Foolscap 8vo. 3/6 each. Lond. Masters, 1872 and 1873. Of the High Church order, and praised by the Saturday Review. What worse need be said? Yet will we add that the savor of Christ in these books saves them from unqualified condemnation.
81. DELGADO (IsAAc. Jewish Teacher). New Translation. 4to. Lond., 1789. 2/ The author modestly says, that his work is highly useful. This is another instance of paternal partiality, and of "great cry and little wool."
82. ETHERIDGE (.[. W., M.A.). The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan Ben, Uzziel on the Pentateuch, with the Fragments of the Jerusalem Targum Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. 8vo. Lond., Longmans, 1865 S. 7/6. Comparatively few of our readers will set much store by the Targums of Onkely, and Jonathan Ben Uzziel; but those who desire to read them will find here a good literal version.
83. GEDDES (ALEXANDER, LL.D.—,4 Roman Catholic divine.—1737 —1802.)—Translation from corrected texts with various Readings and Notes. ['Genesis to Ruth only published.] 3 vols, 4to., 1792—1800, 12/-The author was a Hebraist of considerable repute, but treated the inspired word fa,, too flippantly. His style of criticism is essentially sceptical.
84. GERLACH (OTTO VON. 1801—1849). Pentateuch. Translated by the Rev. Henry Downing. Demy 8vo., 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. Very different from other German authors. Plain, clear, and instructive. Not choked up with metaphysical bewilderments and long lists of sceptical authors whose names defile the pages which bear them.
85. HÄVERNICK (Dr. H. A. Ch.) Historico-Critical Introduction to the Pentateuch. Translated by A. Thomson, A.M. Edinb., Clark. 1850. S. IO/6. Almost entirely occupied with a discussion upon the genuineness of the Pentateuch. A check to the rationalistic and infidel spirit. Those who have never taken the poison do not need the antidote.
86. HENGSTENBERG (E.W., D.D.) Genuineness of the Pentateuch. Translated by ]. E. Ryland. 2 vols., 8vo. Edinb., 1847. S. 8/-This great author contends ably for the Pentateuch, but the perusal of his book reminds us of the king who "Fought all his battles o'er again, And thrice he routed all his foes, and thrice he slew the slain."
87.     "    "     Egypt and the Books of Moses; or, the Books of Moses Illustrated by the Monuments of Egypt. 8vo. 7/6. Edinb., 1845. T. & T. Clark. Dr. Hengstenberg, as Professor at Berlin, had access to the rich collection of Egyptian antiquities in the Museum, and he has made noble use of his advantages.
88. HOWARD (The Hon. E. J., D.D.. Dean of Lichfield.) 1. Genesis according to the LXX. Translated into English, with Notes on the Passages in which it differs from our Authorized Version. Cr. 8vo. 8/6. 2. Exodus and Leviticus, 10/6. 3-Numbers and Deuteronomy, 10/6. Camb.; Macmillan, 1857, &c. S. 316 each. Of no particular use to preachers; but the Guardian says, "It is an excellent introduction to the comparative study of God's word, in those three languages with which an ordinary English student is mainly concerned."
89. JAMIESON (J., LL.D.) The Pentateuch, with Notes, &c. [Anon.] Folio, Lond., 1748. S. 6/-Published anonymously. Mainly a compilation, in which more industry was shown in the collection than discretion in the selection.
90. KALISCH (M.M., Ph.D.) Historical and Critical Commentary on the Old Testament; with a New Translation. 8vo. Vol. I. Genesis, 18/-; or, adapted for the general reader, 12/-Vol. II. Exodus, 15/-, 12/-Vol. III. Leviticus, part 1, 15/-, 8/'-Vol. IV. Leviticus, part 2, 15/-, 8/. Lond., Longmans. 1858. Contains a large amount of historical illustration, shedding new light upon the letter of the Word. The author has used the fresh information which has come to us from the Euphrates and the Nile. At the same time he sows scepticisms broadcast, and we cannot recommend him.
91. KEIL (CARL FRIEDRICH, D.D., Ph.D.) Pentateuch. 3 vols., 8vo. 31/6-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1864. A work for the learned. It has received the highest commendations from competent scholars. But it is somewhat dull and formal
92. KELLY (WILLIAM). Introductory Lectures. Cr. 8vo., 4/6. Lond., W. H. Broom. By a leading writer of the exclusive Plymouth school. Not to our mind.
93. KIDDER (RICHARD, D.D., Bp. of Bath and Wells.—Died 1703). Five Books of Moses. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1694. 4/. Of no importance: a chip in the porridge: mild as a modem bishop.
94. KINGSLEY (CHARLES, M.A., Cotton of Westminster. Diea 1875). The Gospel of the Pentateuch. I18 sermons]. Foolscap 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Macmillan. A small volume of Kingsley's usual sort. Not over-freighted with what is usually known as the Gospel; but plain and practical, with common-sense remarks for common people.
95. LAW (HENRY, M.A., Dean of Gloucester). "Christ is All." The Gospel of the Old Testament. Several editions; a recent one is published by the Religious Tract Society, in 4 vols., Cr. 8vo. 2/-each. Deservedly popular. Simple, instructive, full of Christ. Law abounds in gospel.
96. MACDONALD (DONALD, M.A.) Introduction, and an enquiry into the genuineness, authority and design of the Mosaic writings. 2 vols., demy 8vo. 21/-Edinb., Clark. 1861. "A full review of the evidence, external and internal, for the genuine-ness, authenticity, and Divine character of the Pentateuch. Its special attention is devoted to the connection between the Pentateuch and the great scheme of revelation, of which it forms the basis."—Guardian.
97. MORISON (JAMES, 1762—1809). Introductory Key to the first four Books of Moses; being an attempt to show that the great design of the things recorded therein was the sufferings of Christ and the following glory. 8vo-Perth, 1810. S. 31- Plain, forcible, and instructive remarks, realizing the title—an Introductory Key.
98. PARKER (SAMUEL, son of Bp. Samuel Parker). Bibliotheca Biblica; a Commentary gathered out of the writings of fathers and ecclesiastical historians, &c. [Anonymous.] 5 vols., 4to. Oxf, 1720, &c. [Genesis to Deuteronomy only completed.] 35/" Darling says, that this is "a commentary of profound learning and research;" but it: seems to us to be mainly filled with that archaic learning which is now out of date.
99. PIERCE (SAMUEL EYLES). Discourses on the several Revelations of the Lord Jesus, from the Fall, to Moses, &c. 8vo. Lond., 1815. S. 3/' Dr. Hawker says, that "these Discourses carry with them testimonies of being written under Divine teaching." Sweet, but not very expository.
100. PYLE (THOMAS, M.A. 1674—1756). Paraphrase, with Notes. 4 vols., 8vo. 1717—28. S. 3/' [Genesis to Esther only.] A pile of paper, valuable to housemaids for lighting fires.
101. ROBERTSON (JAMES, A.M.) Clavis Pentateuchi. Analysis of the Hebrew words in the Pentateuch, with Notes. Reprinted, edited by Kinghorn, at Norwich, 1824. 8vo. S. 9/-Almost entirely in Latin, and therefore useful only to those who can readily read that language. The work was in good repute in its day.
102. SAURIN (JAMES. 1677~1730). Dissertations on the most memorable events of the Bible. [Vol. I., The Books of Moses, was all ever published in English. Folio. Lond., 1723]. S. 5/' More eloquent than accurate. Florid rather than solid.
103. SHEPHEARD (H., M.A.) Traditions of Eden; or, Proofs of the Historical Truth of the Pentateuch, from existing facts, and from the Customs and Monuments of all Nations. Demy 8vo. 10/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. A very interesting and curious work. Good lectures might be gathered from it for week-night instruction. Not a Commentary.
104. STANLEY (ARTHUR PENRHYN, D.D., Dean of Westminster). Lectures on the History of the Jewish Church. Part I. Abraham to Samuel. Part II, Samuel to the Captivity. 2 vols., 8vo 32/-Lond., 1870. S. 18/-A fascinating book, which no one can read without being the better able to realize the scenes of Scripture history. The author's broad views are known and deplored: that he has equal breadth of learning we: cheerfully admit.
105. THISTLEWAITE (W., M.A.) Expository Sermons. 4 vols., 12mo. Lond., 1837-8. S. 2/6. Sermons as good as these are plentiful as blackberries. Why were they printed?
106. TOWNSEND (GEORGE, D.D., Canon of Durham). The Pentateuch and the Book of Job, arranged in Chronological Order, with Prayers and Notes. 2 vols., 8vo. /.and., 1849. 10/-A singular combination of family prayers, essays and notes, by an able but singular writer.
107. WRIGHT (ABRAHAM). A Practical Commentary, wherein the Text of every Chapter is Practically expounded, in a way not usually trod by Commentators. Folio. 1662. 10/6 to 20/-An extremely rare book. The style and matter are after the manner of Christopher 2Vess. Wright does not comment upon every verse, but.after indicating the run of the chapter gives little sermons upon the,more salient points. He is very quaint and pithy.

108. ALFORD (HENRY, Dean of Canterbury. 1810-..1871). The Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus [Ch. I.—XXV.]: a revised version, with Commentary. Demy 8vo. 12/-Lond., W. Isbister & Co. 1872. The works of this eminent scholar are too well known and appreciated to need even a word from us.
109. BLUNT (HEnRy, M.A.) Genesis [Vol. I. of a Family Exposi-tion of the Pentateuch. 12mo. Lond., Hatchards. 1841]. S. x/6. Simple Expositions for family reading. Good, but not brilliant.
110. BURROUGHS (W. K., M.A.) Lectures on Genesis. 8vo. Dub., 1848. Useful to grocers and buttermen. Worth nothing to students.
111. BUSH (GEORGE. Prof. of Heb. and Orient. Lit., New York). Notes on Genesis. 2 vols., small 8vo. New York, 1852. Reprinted in London in 1 vol., 8vo. S. 5/-Bush has in the most barefaced manner taken copious verbatim extracts from Andrew Fuller, without acknowledgment, and he has also plagiarized Lawson on Joseph by wholesale, without even mentioning his name. For such a scholar to be guilty of wholesale plunder is inexcusable. It is one of the worst cases of robbery we have ever met with, and deserves a far stronger denunciation than our gentle pen and slender space will permit.
112. CALVIN (JOHN). Genesis, translated by Tho. Tymme. Black letter. 4to. Lond., 1578. 9/-Participates in the general excellencies of Calvin's works.
113. CANDLISH (ROBERT S., D.D.) Lectures. New edition. 2 vols., 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., Adam Black. 1842. We venture to characterize this as THE work upon Genesis, so far as lectures can make up an exposition; we have greatly profited by its perusal. It should be in every Biblical library.
114. CLOSE (FRANCIS, D.D., A.M., Dean of Carlisle). Historical Discourses. 12mo. Lond., 1828. S. 2/6. A course of smoothly-flowing, respectable, quiet, evangelical sermons. Nobody could be so wicked as to call them sensational.
115. COGHLAN (C. L.) Genesis and St. Matthew. 2 vols., 8v9. 1832. 3/6. Consists entirely of parallel and illustrative passages of Scripture printed in full; it is superseded by the Commentary Wholly Biblical.
116. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D., F.R.S.E.) Scripture Readings on Genesis. Small 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. 1853. S. 2/-Dr. Cummings works are not very original, but his style is flowing, his teachings are always evangelical, and he puts other men's thoughts into pleasing language.
117. DAWSON (ABRAHAM). New Translation of Genesis [I.—XVII.], with Notes. 4to. Lond., 1763. 2/6. Tainted with infidelity. A writer of the Geddes school.
118. DIMOCK (HENRy). Notes. 4to. Gloucester, 1804. 2[-. to 4/-Chiefly taken up with the various readings of Hebrew MSS. The young student will not value it. The same author has written on Exodus and the Prophets.
119. FRANKS (JAMES, A.M.) Sacred Literature; or, Remarks on Genesis. 8va. Halifax, 18c/2. S. 2/-to 4/' This writer collected notes from various authors. As the sources from which he drew his extracts are within reach, we can select for ourselves.
120. FULLER (ANDREW, 1754—1815). Expository Discourses on Genesis. One small vol., 1/6. (Also in Fuller's Works.) Weighty, judicious, and full of Gospel truth. One of the very best series of discourses extant upon Genesis, as Bush also thought.
121. GIBBENS (NICHOLAS). Questions and Disputations concerning Holy Scripture. Genesis. 4to. 1602. 3/-In his own fashion this antique writer tries to answer curious questions which are suggested by Genesis. His day is over.
122. GREENFIELD (WILLIAM, M.R.A.S. Editor of the Comprehensive Bible). Genesis in English and Hebrew, with an Inter-linear Translation, Notes, and Grammatical Introduction. 8va. Lond., 1862. S. 3/-This work will not only enable the Student to get at the literal meaning of the text, but may be used as an introduction to the Hebrew language. The plan is most admirable, and we earnestly commend it to the attention of those uninstructed in the sacred tongue.
123. GROVES (HENRY CHARLES, M.A.) Commentary on Genesis, for readers of the English version. Small 8va. Land. and Camb., Macmillan & Co. 1861. S. 2/-to 6/-Physical science, the discoveries of travelers, and the results of criticism, so far as they bear upon Genesis, are here brought within the reach of the general reader.
124. HARWOOD (T.) Annotations. 8va. Lond., 1789. 1/6. The author professed to offer his work with great diffidence, and he had just cause to do so: he had better have burned his manuscript.
125. HAWKER (JOHN, M.A.) Bible Thoughts in Quiet Hours. Genesis. Small Cr. 8va. 3/-Lond., Yapp. 1873. Deeply spiritual reflections, not without learning and critical power. The preacher will find here many hints for sermons.
126. HEAD (F. A.) The World and its Creator. Cr. 8va. Lond., 1847. 2/. One of the many good books which from lack of vigor are only "born to die."
127. HUGHES (GEORGE, B.D., Puritan, 1603—1667). Analytical Exposition of Genesis, and of XXIII. chapters of Exodus. Folio. 1672. 10/6 to 15/-The deductions which Hughes draws from the text are of the nature of homiletical hints, and for this reason he will be a treasure to the minister. He belongs to the noble army of Puritans.
128. JACOBUS (MELANCTHON W., Professor of Biblical Literature, Alleghany, U.S.). Notes. 2 vols. sm. 8vo. New York, 1866. S. 8/-A very valuable work, in which Colenso is boldly met and answered. It contains much Gospel teaching, and aids the preacher greatly. Not easily to be obtained. It ought to be reprinted.
129. JERVIS-WHITE-JERVIS (JOHN) Genesis: a New Translation collated with the Samaritan, Septuagint, and Syriac, with Notes, 8vo. 12/-Lond., Bagsters 1852. S. 5/-Brings out very vividly the oriental character of Genesis, and although we cannot reconcile ourselves to Abh-rauhaum, Is'hauk, and Y'aakobh, and find it hard to believe in Saurauh and Haughaur, we have been glad of the light which the East and its languages have here afforded.
130. JUKES (ANDREW). Types of Genesis. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Long-roans, 1858. S. 3/6. In many places far too forced, and therefore to be read with caution; but: in its own spiritualizing way very masterly. Jukes dives deep.
131. LANGE'S COMMENTARY edited by Dr. Schaff. Vol. 1. Commentary on Genesis. Imp. 8vo., 21/-; or to subscribers, x 5/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1868. The best of the series, and in all respects beyond price.
132. M[ACKINTOSH] (C. H.). Notes on Genesis. By C. H. M. 12mo. Second Edition. 2/6. Zend., G. Morrish. 1858. Precious and edifying' reflections marred by peculiarities.
133. MACGREGOR (SIR C., BART., M.A.) Notes for Students in Divinity. Part 1. [Chap. i.-xi.] 8vo. Lond., Parker. 1853. S. 3/' Contains a great deal of learning, of small use to the preacher. Many curious and knotty points which arise in the first eleven chapters of Genesis are discussed with considerable ability.
134. MURPHY (JAMES G., LL.D.,Professor of Hebrew, Belfast). Commentary on Genesis, with a New Translation. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1863. S. 5/6. "A work of massive scholarship, abounding in rich and noble thought, and remarkably fresh and suggestive."—Evangelical Mag.
135. OSBURN (WILLIAM). Israel in Egypt; or, the Books of Genesis and Exodus illustrated by existing Monuments. Small 8vo. 5/-Lond., Seeleys. 1856. S. 2/-Not a Commentary; but a volume full of interest, which should be studied by all who would understand this portion of history.
136. PAUL (WILLIAM, A.M.) Analysis and Critical Interpretation of the Hebrew Text, preceded by a Hebrew Grammar. 8vo. Edinb. and Land. W. Blackwood & Sons. 1852. S. 8/-Designed to promote the study of Hebrew. Not a comment, but rather a grammatical exercise. Useful to students of the sacred tongue.
137. PRESTON (THEODORE, M.A.) Phraseological Notes on the Hebrew Text. 8vo. Lond., 1853. S. 4/' Intended to explain and illustrate the most remarkable peculiarities and anomalies of matter, style, and phrase in the Book of Genesis. It may interest Hebraists, but can little aid the preacher.
138. SIBTHORPE (RICHARD WALDO, B.D.) Genesis, with Brief Observations. Imp. 8vo. /,and., 1835. S. 2/6. Mere platitudes. Paper spoiled.
139. TURNER (SAMUEL H., D.D., Prof. Columbia Call., New York): A companion to Genesis. 8vo. New York, 185r. S. 4/6. In Horne's Introduction we read:—"Though not designed to be a Commentary, this valuable work furnishes the Biblical student with abundant aid for the exact and literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis."
140. WARNER (RICHARD). Exposition. 12mo. Lond., Longmans. 1840. S. 2/-Common- place remarks; intended to be used at family worship. Likely to send the servants to sleep.
141. WHATELEY (WILLIAM). Prototypes; or, the Primarie Precedent Presidents out of the Booke of Genesis. Shewing the Good and Bad Things they Did and Had. Practically adapted to our Information and Reformation. Folio. Lond., 1640. 5/6. A queer old book. The oddity of the title is borne out by the singularity of the matter. It does not expound each verse; but certain incidents are dwelt upon.
142. WILLET (ANDREW. 1562—1621). Hexapla. A sixfold Exposition of Genesis. Folio. 1605. 5/-to 8/- This work is called by its author a Hexapla, because he treats his subject under six heads, giving "a sixfold use of every chapter, showing, x. The method, or argument, 2. The divers readings.:3-The explanation of difficult questions and doubtful places. 4. The places of doctrine. 5. Places of confutation. 6. Moral observations." Willet is tedious reading; his method hampers him. In all his Commentaries he lumbers along in his six-wheeled wagon.
143. WRIGHT (C. H.H.) Book of Genesis in Hebrew, with various Readings, Notes, &c. 8vo. 5/-Lond., Williams & Norgate. S. 3/6. Intended to assist the student who has mastered the elements of Hebrew Grammar to acquire a better knowledge of that language. Rather a class-book than a Commentary.

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144. BONAR (HORATIUS, D.D.) Earth's Morning; or, Thoughts on Genesis. 12mo. 5/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1875. An exposition of the first six chapters only. The author endeavors "to investigate the meaning of each verse and word; that, having done so, the exact revelation of God in these may be brought' out, and the spiritual truth evolved." He has in a great measure attained his object. What more could be said in his praise?
145. BUNYAN (JOHN). Ten first chapters of Genesis, and part of the eleventh. [In Bunyan's Works.] Complete works, S. 30/-Allegorical and spiritual. Bunyan's characteristics are very prominently manifest.
146. EDERSHEIM (ALFRED, D.D.) World before the Flood, and History of the Patriarchs. Small sq. 8vo. 2/6. Lond., Religious Tract Society. 1875. The author has mainly aimed at giving instruction to the Sunday School Teacher, and the Bible Class Student. He may be read with profit by students of a higher grade. The work is not a Commentary, but is full of instruction.
147. HENRY (PHILIP, M.A. 1631—1696). Exposition of the first eleven chapters of Genesis. 18mo. Lond., x$39. S. x/-Interesting as the exposition of Matthew Henry's father, taken down from his lips at family prayer by Matthew, his son. This probably suggested the famous Commentary.
148. HURDIS (.TAMES). Select Critical Remarks upon the English version of the first ten chapters of Genesis. 8vo. Lond., x 793. 2/-" Judicious observations"; but it is so easy to be judicious. Unimportant.
149. LUTHER (MARTIN). On the first five chapters of Genesis, translated by Dr. Henry Cole. 8vo. Edinb., 1858. S. 5/6. Cole made a choice selection. Luther left four volumes upon Genesis in Latin. How these Reformers worked 1
150. MACDONALD (D.) Creation and the Fall. The first three chapters of Genesis. 8vo. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. x z/-"We do not hesitate to designate this volume as the most complete examination of the literature and the exegesis of the Creation and the Fall which has appeared in England."—Journal of Sacred Literature.
151. NEEDLER (BENJAMIN). Expository Notes, with Observations, towards the opening of the five first chapters of Genesis. Small 8vo. Lond., 1655. 3/- Needler was one of the eminent divines who took part in the famous Morning Exercises. The little work is a curiosity, but nothing more.
152. ROSSE (ALEXANDER). Exposition of the fourteen first chapters of Genesis. 8vo. Lond., 1626. 4/6. A very scarce catechism by that Scotch divine who is mentioned in Hudibras in the lines—
     "There was an ancient sound philosopher
     That had read Alexander Ross over."
     
153. WHITE (John, M.A.,4 Puritan Divine, called" The Patriarch of Dorchester." Died 1648.) The Three First Chapters of Genesis. Folio. 1656. 7/' to 10/6. A folio upon three chapters! There were giants in those days. Manton says, "To speak of the worth of the author is needless, his praise being already in all the churches," and he adds that he had been greatly refreshed by the perusal of this book.
154. WILLIAMS (Isaac, B.D.) Beginning of Genesis, with Notes. Sm. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Rivingtons. 1861. A very remarkable work by a high churchman, opening up in a masterly manner the mystical teachings of the early chapters of Genesis. To be read cum grano salis.

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     ['The following works are placed in chronological order.]
155. BONNET (L.) The Exile from Eden; Meditations on the Third Chapter of Genesis, translated from the French, by Rev. W. Hare. Small 8vo. Lond., 1839. S. 5/' After the French manner. In nine meditations the salient points in the all-important story of the Fall are touched upon. One of the best separate treatises upon the subject.
156. OLMSTEAD (J., American.) Noah and his Times. 2/. Edinb., Collins. One of the dreariest works ever written. We have often wondered why it was reprinted, or even printed at all It is as dry as Noah in the ark.
157. BLUNT (HENRY, A.M.) Twelve Lectures on the History of Abraham. 12mo. 5/6. Eight Lectures on the History of Jacob. 4/6. Lond., Hatchards. 1842. S. 1/6 each. Like the rest of this author's lectures. Good, plain addresses.
158. SHUTE (JOSIAS, B.D. "Above three-and-thirty years Rector of St. Mary, Woolnoth.") Sarah and Hagar; or, Genesis xvi. opened in Twenty Sermons. Folio. 1649. 5/-In shape, the editor tells us, "this book is somewhat slender, like the encouragements of learning." He informs us that the author was "one of the five famous brother-preachers, somewhat like the five fingers on the right hand of fellowship;" and that Chrysostom did so much lie in his bosom that he became like him in his flowing style and golden eloquence. He writes like a learned man, and treats the Scriptures as if "each book were a course, each chapter a Benjamin's mess, and ever3' verse a morsel of the food of angels."
159. BOUCHIER (BARTON, M.A.) History of Isaac. 12mo. Lond., Houlston. S. 2/-A charming book, in Bouchier's gracious style.
160. ROLLINSON (Francis, B.D.) Twelve Prophetical Legacies; or, Twelve Sermons upon Jacob's Last Will, recorded in the 45th chapt, of Genesis. 4to., [.and., 1612. Scarce. Hardly to be priced. Say 5/' Old-fashioned learning, and singular remarks; its rarity is no great calamity.
161. CUMMIN. G (JOHN, D.D.,F.R.S.E.) The Last of the Patriarchs; or, Lessons from Life of Joseph. Sm. 8vo. 1856. S. 2/-Fitted for popular reading: ministers need more thought.
162. GIBSON (T.) Lectures on Joseph. 8vo. Lond., 1848. 1/-Very respectable sermons, bringing out the gospel of Joseph's history.
163. LAWSON (GEORGE, D.D., 1749—1820). Lectures on Joseph. 2 vols., 12mo. Edinb., 1807 & 1812. 4/-, Dr. Lawson had a fertile mind, and a heart alive both to the human and divine side of truth. ]are writes with pleasing simplicity of style. One of the highest compliments to this book is found in the fact that a distinguished American scholar issued much of it as his own.
164. SMITH (THORNLEY). History of Joseph viewed in connection with the Antiquities of Egypt, and the times in which he lived. Cr. 8vo. 4/-Edinb., W. Oliphant. 1875. "Written under the full light of the most recent archecological discoveries, modern scholarship, and theological science, it is THE book on the subject. Now we have it, we cannot dispense with it."—Homilist.
165. WARDLAW (RALPH, D.D.) Life of Joseph and the Last Years of Jacob. 12mo. 1845. S. 2/3. Wardlaw, though rather wordy, is always instructive.

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166. BIRKS (T. R., M.A.) The Exodus of Israel; its Difficulties explained and its Truth confirmed. 8vo. 1863. S. 3/6. A reply to Dr. Colenso's famous assault upon the Pentateuch. The great abilities of the author are known to all.
167. BLUNT (HENRY, M.A.) Exodus and Leviticus. Vol. 2 of A Family Exposition of the Pentateuch. 12mo. 6/-Lond., Hatchards. 1842. S. x/-Profitable for household and private reading: not very striking.
168. BUSH (GEORGE). Notes on Exodus. 2 vols., sm. 8vo. New York, 1856, &c. S. 5/6. Of considerable value. We do not know that it is a plagiarism.
169. COTTAGE READINGS on the Book of Exodus. [Anon.] Sm. cr. 8vo. 5/' Lond., Nisbet & Co. S. 2/-Not at all a student's book; yet many preachers might learn from it how to put things plainly. There is a similar volume on Genesis.
170. CUMMING (Joliet, D.D.) Sabbath Morning Readings on Exodus. Sm. 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. 1853. S. 2/-Dr. Cumming's style is a model, but his matter seldom verges upon originality. He always gives you the gospel when he is not prophesying.
171. EXELL (JosEPH S.) Homiletic Commentary on Exodus. [Being Part x of THE PREACHER'S COMMENTARY, publishing by Dickinson in monthly parts, 1875. 1/-each.] It excels, so far as we have seen.
172. HUGHES (GEORGE). See No. 127.
173. JACKSON (THOMAS, D.D., Dean of Peterborough.—1579—1640). Paraphrase on the eleven first chapters of Exodus, with Annotations, &c. Works, 8vo., IX., 384. Folio, III., 191. 3 vols. folio 35/'; 12 vols. 8vo. 50/-George Herbert set great store by Dr. Jackson's writings, for he said,—"I bless God for the confirmation Dr. Jackson has given me in the Christian religion, against the Atheist, Jew, and Socinian, and in the Protestant against Rome." ]it would hardly repay a student to purchase three folio volumes to obtain the small portion allotted to his Paraphrase. So far as commenting is concerned it is not important.
174. M[ACKINTOSH] C.H.) Notes. By C. H.M. 12mo. 2/6. Lond., G. Morrish. 1858. Not free from Plymouth errors, yet remarkably suggestive.
175. MILLINGTON (THOMAS S.) Signs and Wonders in the Land of Ham. A Description of the Ten Plagues of Egypt. Post 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Murray. 1873. It has been an intellectual treat to read this interesting work. On the same subject there is an old work by James Bryant, 1794; but Millington is enough.
176. MURPHY (JAMES G., LL.D.) Commentary on Exodus. New Translation. 8vo. Edinb., Clark. 1866. 9/-The result of laborious study by a scholar of ripe learning.
177. WILLET (ANDREW). Hexapla; or, Sixfold Commentarie upon Exodus. Folio. Lond., 1608. 6/-to 10/-See No. 142. Full, exhaustive, and exhausting.

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     LIVES OF MOSES
178. HAMILTON (JAMES, D.D.,F.L.S. 1814—1867). Moses, the Man of God. Sm. cr. 8vo. 5/-Lond., Nisbet. Beautiful as a poem, like everything' which fell front Dr. Hamilton's pen. It would be impossible to study it without profit.
179. OOSTERZEE (J. J. VAN, D.D.) The Life of Moses. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. [In preparation].
180. SMITH (THORNLEY). History of Moses; viewed in connection with Egyptian Antiquities, and the times in which he lived. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Hamilton. 1862. Of the same class as Kitto's Daily Readings: well executed.
181. SPONG (JAMEs). Moses.—The Hero of the Desert. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Partridge & Co. A book for the public. Not for students

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182. BUDDICOM (R. P., M.A., F.A.S.) The Christian Exodus, in a Series of Discourses. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1826. S. 3/-Able discourses, using the Exodus spiritually and wisely.
183. CARDALL (WILLIAM, M.A.) Israel's Journeys, illustrative of the Divine Pilgrimage. 8vo. Lond., Hatchards. 1848. S. 2/6. Twenty evangelical lectures manifesting respectable ability.
184. FORSTER (CHARLES, B.D.) "Israel in the Wilderness"; or, Gleanings from the Scenes of the Wanderings. 8vo. Lond., Richard Bentley. 1865. S. 2/-if the author's renderings of the desert inscriptions are indeed correct, this is a wonderful book. That, however, is a question for the learned, and they have pronounced against him.
185. JOURNEYINGS OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL, and their Settle. ment in the Promised Land. (ANON.) 18mo. I/6. Lond., Religious Tract Society. 1832. Useful to the young, but the engravings are of almost Pre-Adamite antiquity, and nearly as ugly as the profoundest master of the ridiculous could have made them.
186. KRUMMACHER (GOTTFRIED DANIEL. 1774—1837). Israel's Wanderings. 2 vols., Sm. 8vo. Lond., Nisbet. 1837. S. 7/6. Written by the uncle of the author of Elijah the Tishbite. A good, thought-breeding work.
187. OSBURN (W.) See under Genesis, No. 135.
188. SEATON (W.) Church in the Wilderness. 2 vols 12mo. S. 2/-2ndedition, Lond., 1821. Enlarged. 2vols.,8vo. S.4/' Of the thoroughly evangelical school, fraught with much experimental truth and sound doctrine soberly discussed.
189. WAGNER (GEORGE). The Wanderings of the Children of Israel. Cr. 8vo. 6/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1862. A book which we have read with great pleasure and profit, and very heartily recommend.

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     THE DECALOGUE

     [This list does not include comments contained in Bodies of Divinity, &c., but those forming separate volumes. In many theological works there are lengthy portions set apart for the Commandments.]

190. ANDREWES (LANCELOT, Bp. of Worcester. 1555—162.6). The Patterne of Catechisticall Doctrine at large; or a Learned and Pious Exposition of the X Commandments. Folio. 1675. 7/6 to 10/-
     This is a book indeed; it is a joy to read it, for it flashes with thought and illustration, and sparkles with ingenious remarks. Profound learning did not lead the Bishop into the depths of dullness, as it has done many another divine; he manifests the happy quaintness of Latimer side by side with great scholarship. He was highly esteemed by his contemporaries; but we can hardly believe that his death
     "Left the dim face of our dull hemisphere
     All one great eye all drown'd in one great tear."
     Yet so we are informed at the foot of his effigies.
191. BARKER (PETER). A Learned and Familiar Exposition. 4to. 1624. 5/' Old-fashioned, remarkably quaint, and even coarse in places. Barker's work abounds in Scriptural illustrations, but it is almost forgotten,
192. DALE (R. W., M.A., of Birmingham.) The Ten Commandments. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Hodder and Stoughton. 1873. Written in a clear, bold, and trenchant style. We could not subscribe to all the author's views, but we admire his practical remarks, and their outspoken manner.
193. DOD (JOHN) & CLEAVER (RoBERT). Familiar Exposition. Eighteenth edition. 4to. Lond., 1632. S. 2/6. This work was published by John Dod and Robert Cleaver, with an intimation that the name of the author was purposely suppressed. Our edition, dated 1632, is the eighteenth, so that the work enjoyed a rare popularity in its own time. it has been frequently reprinted since. The book has been long held in high esteem.
194. DOWNAME, OR DOWNHAM (GEORGE, D.D., Bishop of Derry. Died 1634). Abstract of the Duties Commanded and Sinnes Forbidden in the Law of God. 8vo. Lond., 1635. x/6. A sort of catalogue of sins, arranged in a tabular form under the Ten Commandments. These are the heads and divisions of a larger treatise, which does not appear to have been published. These mighty men could afford to leave in the oblivion of manuscript works which would cost modern weaklings half a life-time to write.
195. DURHAM (JAMES. 1622—1658.) Exposition, with a resolution of several momentous questions, and cases of conscience. 4to. Lond., 1675. 8vo., 1735, 2/6 to 4/-Whatever Durham has written is very precious. He has the pen of a ready writer, and indites flood molter.
196. ELTON (EDWARD), B.D.) God's Holy Minde, Touching Matters Morall; which himself uttered in Ten Commandments. 4to. Lond., 1648. 3/6. This work discusses the Decalogue in question and answer, in a somewhat dull manner; but touches many cases of conscience, and deals wisely with them. Belief in witchcraft comes out very strongly in some passages.
197. FISHER (EDWARD, A.M. Born about 1600.) A plain, pithy, and spiritual Exposition of the Ten Commandments. [Marrow of Modern Divinity. Numerous editions.] 12mo. 2/-This exposition is part of the work which occasioned the famous Marrow Controversy. One fails to see anything calculated to stir up such a strife. Fisher might have said that the lines had fallen to him in troubled waters.
198. HOOPER (JOHN. Bishop and Martyr. 1495—1554). A Declaration of the Ten Holy Commandments of Almighty God. 1548, 1550, &c. [Reprinted in Hooper's Works.] After the manner of the English Reformers. The style is harsh to the modern ear, and the matter too much occupied with the controversies raging in the author's times to be very interesting now.
199. HOPKINS (EZEKIEL, D.D. Bp. of London-Derry, 1633—1690). An Exposition of the Ten Commandments. 4to. 1692. [Reprinted in Hopkins' Works.] Hopkins in this exposition searches the heart thoroughly, and makes very practical application of the Commandments to the situations and circumstances of daily life. His homely eloquence will always make his works valuable.
200. KNEWSTUB (JOHN). Lectures on Exodus XX. 4to. 1584. 7/6. More valuable for its antiquity than for anything else.
201. McCAUL (JOSEPH B., Chaplain to the Bp. of Rochester). The Ten Commandments; the Christian's Rule of Daily Life. 8vo. Lond., Saunders, Otley & Co. 186z. S. 3/' The author says, "There is nothing deep in the following pages except their subject ": a modest estimate.
202. NEWTON (RICHARD, D.D.) The King's Highway. Post 8vo. 2/6. Lond., Nelson. Also 16mo. x/6. Nisbet. Though intended for children, ministers will find it useful, for it teems with illustration, and brings up little points of conduct worth touching upon. Dr. Newton is the prince of preachers to children.
203. TUDOR (RICHARD), B.A.) Decalogue viewed as the Christian's Law. Cr. 8vo. 10/6. Lond., Macmillan. z860. S. 6/-The author attempts to give the Christian sense of the Decalogue in its application to present needs and questions. With much moderation he discusses many of the disputed points of the day, such as the legislative enforcement of the Sabbath, marriage with a deceased wife's sister, &c. He usually takes the view which is natural to a clergyman; but he says some capital things.
204. WEEMSE (John. Died about 1636). The Morall Laws. [In Vol. I. of Weemse's Works; 2 vols., 4to. Lond., 1632, &c.] 3/-Solid, sober, weighty. Orme says of Weemse: "He was well acquainted with the original Scriptures, with Jewish manners and antiquities, and with the best mode of interpreting the Bible. The style is quaint, but always intelligible." (See No. 225.)
205. WHATELEY (WILLIAM Puritan. 1583—1639). A Pithie, Short, and Methodicall Opening of the Ten Commandments. 12mo. Lond., 1622. (Not often in the market.) Exceedingly scarce, but as rich as it is rare.

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     THE TABERNACLE

     [Of works on this subject it is not possible to give more than a selection.]

206. BROWN (W.) The Tabernacle and its Services in relation to Christ and the Church. 8vo. 3/6..Edinb., Oliphant& Co. 1874. An instructive interpretation of the types of the Tabernacle.
207. GARRATT (S.) Scripture Symbolism. Sm. 8vo. 1848. S. 1/6. Most unexceptionable in doctrine and style. It deals mainly with the sacred vessels.
208. KITTO (JOHN, D.D.) Tabernacle and its Furniture. 4to. 1849. Artistic illustrations with a little letter-press. Soltau well supplies the place of this rare work.
209. MUDGE (WILLIAM). The Tabernacle in the Wilderness. 12mo. Lond., Simpkin & Marshall. 1861. S. 2/6. The writer, a thoroughly evangelical second-advent clergyman, makes some very admirable remarks in these Lectures, which were delivered in his parish church. Our copy is in the third edition. We are not surprised to find the work thus popular.
210. SOLTAU (H. W.) The Holy Vessels and Furniture of the Tabernacle of Israel. [With Ten Chromo-Lithographic Illustrations.] Imp. oblong 8vo. 16/-Lond., Yapp & Hawkins, and S. W. Partridge & Co. A series of sumptuous pictures, executed in the best style of art, impressing the mind far more vividly than any letter-press could do.
211. SOLTAU (H. W.) The Tabernacle, the Priestly Garments, and the Priesthood. 8vo. 4/6. Lond., Morgan & Scott. Richly suggestive. Exceedingly well worked out in details; but not so wire-drawn as to prevent thought an the reader's part.
212. WHITE (FRANK H.) Christ in the Tabernacle, with some Remarks on the Offerings. Illustrated by Twelve Chromo-Lithographs. Cr. 8vo., 5/-Lond., S. W. Partridge.:873. Written for the private Christian. Full of instruction and devotion.

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     LEVITICUS
213. BONAR (ANDREW A.) Leviticus. With Notes. 8vo. 8/6. Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1861. Very precious, Mr. Andrew Bonar has a keen eye for a typical analogy, but he always keeps the rein upon his imagination, and is therefore safe to follow. He is a master in Israel.
214. BUSH (GEORGE). Notes on Leviticus. Sm. 8vo. New York, 1857. 3/-The author read extensively to produce this volume. In his later years he became a Swedenborgian, but there is no trace of that leaning in this or his other comments. He inserts the notes of the Pictorial Bible, but handsomely acknowledges them.
215. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) Sabbath Morning Readings on Leviticus. Sm. 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. 1854. 2/-For popular reading. The author wrote too much to be profound.
216. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) The Great Sacrifice; or, the Gospel according to Leviticus. 2/-A companion to the volume last mentioned.
217. JAMES (HORATIO, M.A.) Sermons on the Levitical Types. Sm. 8vo. Lond., 1847. 1/6. Very attenuated. These sermons, like the lean kine, have eaten up the fat kine of the: types and are never the fatter.
218. JUKES (ANDREW). The Law of the Offerings [Leviticus, chap. I-vii]. Cr. 8vo. 3/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1854. ,4 very condensed, instructive, refreshing' book. It will open up new trains of thought to those unversed in the teaching of the types.
219. M[ACKINTOSH] (C. H.) Notes on Leviticus. By C. H. M. 12mo. 2/6. Lond., G. Morrish. 1860. We do not endorse the Plymouthism which pervades these notes, but they are frequently suggestive. Should be read cautiously.
220. MATHER (SAMUEL. 1626—1671). The Figures or Types of the Old Testament. Second edition. 4to. 7/6. Lond., 1705. Though this is a work upon all the types, it contains so much instructive matter upon the Levitical sacrifices that we cannot forbear mentioning it here. It is one of the old standard books of our fathers.
221. KEACH (BENJAMIN, Baptist Pastor. 1640—1704). Tropologia. Folio and Roy. 8vo. 8/-to 18/-This is a vast cyclopaedia of types and metaphors of all sorts, and was once very popular. It is a capital book, though too often the figures not only run on all-fours but on as many legs as a centipede. It is not strictly upon Leviticus, but we felt bound to insert it in this place.
222. MICHAELIS (SIR JOHN DAVID. 1717—1791). The Laws of Moses. Translated by Alexander Smith, D.D. 4 vols., 8vo. at)/-Lond., 1814. However much of learning there may be here, we are not prepared to recommend a work which treats so sacred a subject with levity and coarseness.
223. NEWTON (BENJAMIN WILLS). Thoughts on Parts of Leviticus. 12mo. Lond., Houlston. 1857. S. 2/-' This touches only the first six chapters; but it treats of the offerings in a manner deeply spiritual and helpful. This writer has some peculiarities of style and thought; but in matter and spirit he is far removed from the Darby school.
224. SEISS (JosEPH A., D.D.) The Gospel in Leviticus. 8vo. 6/-Edinb., Thomas C. Jack. 1860. Twenty-one very admirable lectures, founded upon Bush and Bonar, but containing much original matter. The work deserves attention.
225. WEEMSE (JOHN). Exposition of the Laws of Moses, Moral, Ceremonial, Judicial, &c. 2 vols., 4to. Lond., 1632. 2/6 or 3/' This contains many useful and curious things, together with fancies and rabbinical trifles. Weemse may generally be bought very cheap, and we should think his work is very little read or cared for. (See Orme's opinion, No. 204.)
226. WILLET (ANDREW). Hexapla; Leviticus. Folio. 1631. 5/6. Plodding along with his six-fold load, Willet gives us a comparison of ten versions, "handles well nigh two thousand theological questions," and quotes "above forty authors, old and new." He sums up all preceding commentaries, both Protestant and Romish.

[Seaton, Wagner, and other writers whom we have placed under Exodus are equally upon Numbers, and should be referred to.]

227. ATTERSOLL (WILLIAM). A Commentarie upon Numbers. Folio. fond., 1618. 10/-to 14/-A stupendous work, well fitted to make a headstone for the author's grave. It is so huge that it might have been the work of a lifetime, and yet the same writer has also given us Philemon. Think of 1271 folio pages on Numbers!
228. BLUNT (HENRY, M.A.) Numbers and Deuteronomy. [Vol. 3 of Pentateuch.] 12mo., 6/-fond., Hatchards. 1843. S. I/6 Intended for families, but not without value to the preacher.
229. BUSH (GEORGE). Notes on Numbers. Thick small 8vo. New York, 1858. 4/-Although Bush is indebted to many authors, he is by no means a mere collector; his remarks repay you afar consultation, and we hope that in this case they are his own.
230. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) Readings on Numbers. 8vo. fond., J. F. Shaw. 1855. S. 1/9. Good, as usual.
231. M[ACKINTOSH] (C. H.) Notes on Numbers. By C. H. M. fond., G. Morrish. 1862. 2/-Like the other notes of C. H. M., they need filtering. Good as they are, their Darbyism gives them an unpleasant and unhealthy savor.

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     DEUTERONOMY

     [As so few expositions have been written upon Deuteronomy alone, the reader will do well to use the Commentaries upon the Pentateuch and the whole Old Testament.]

232. CALVIN (JOHN). Sermons upon Deuteronomie. Translated out of French by A. Golding. Folio. 1583. 15/-This is not the same as that which is contained in the "Calvin Translation Society's Commentaries." Everything that Calvin wrote by way of exposition is priceless; even those who differ from him in theology admit this.
233. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) Readings in Deuteronomy. Sin. 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. 1856. S. 2/3. Pretty, popular, profitable.

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     JOSHUA
234. BLACKWOOD (STEVENSON A.) Heavenly Places. Addresses. Sm. cr. 8vo. 2/-and 2/6. load., Nisbet & Co. 1873. Mr. Blackwood has illustrated passages from the first five chapters only. He has a beautifully quiet way of saying very sweet things. This little book will be useful if it shows the young preacher how to expound Scripture with unction and power.
235. BUSH (GEORGE). Notes. Sin. 8vo. New York. 1852. 3/-Bush is a careful illustrator of the Word, and apt at giving the practical lesson. His works are well compiled.
236. CALVIN (JOHN). Commentarie upon Joshue. Translated by W. F. 4to. Lond., 1578. 9/-We have said enough upon Calvin in general. His expositions are more equal in excellence than those of other men; other men rise and fall, but he is almost uniformly good.
237. CHRIST IN THE PROPHETS.—Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings. [Anon.] Foolscap 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Masters. 1873. See Christ in the Law, No. 80. Needs well sifting. There is much rubbish.
238. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) Readings on Joshua and Judges. Sm. 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. 1857. 2/-Dr. Cumming keeps up to his average of value.
239. GROSER (W. H.) Joshua and his Successors: an Introduction to Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and Samuel I., with Notes. Parts I. and II 8vo. 2/-each. Lond., S.S. Union. 1874. A very useful condensed book for teachers.
240. KEIL (KARL FRIEDRICH, D.D., Ph.D.) Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. 1 vol. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1865. S. 5/-"Let our biblical students not only master the facts and logic, but catch the spirit of these commentaries, and we can have no fear for the issue of that conflict with Rationalism and Popery united, by which Protestantism in this country seems to be threatened."—Wesleyan Methodist Magazine.
241. KELLY (WILLIAM). Lectures Introductory to the Study of the earlier Historical Books [Joshua to II Samuel]. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Broom. 1874. After the manner of Plymouth commenting in general; quite sufficiently taken up with spiritualizing and nice points: but yet, read with half a ton of salt, a book likely to arouse thought, and suggest topics.
242. LANGE'S COMMENTARY.—Joshua (by F. R. Fay); Judges, Ruth (by P. Cassel, D.D.) Edited by Dr. Schaff. One vol. Imp. 8co. 21/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1872. This is a standard work. No minister's library is furnished 'without the whole set. Joshua however is inferior to Judges.
243. MARCHANT (F. G.) Commentary on Joshua. [Part III. of Preacher's Commentary. I/.] Lond., Dickinson. 1875. While writing this we have only one number before us, but it promises well, and we feel sure its quality will be sustained, for we know the author's industrious habits.
244. THE GOSPEL IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA. [Anon.] Cr. 8co. I/6. Lond., Partridge & Co. 1867. Pious remarks, such as anyone would make.
245. SEATON (W.) The Church in Canaan; or, heirs in possession receiving the promises. Vol. I. 12mo. Lond., 1823. 2/-A sequel to No. 188.
246. SMITH (THORNLEY). The History of Joshua, viewed in connection with the Topography of Canaan, and the Customs of the Times in which he lived. Cr. 8co. 4/6. Edinb., W. Oliphant & Co. 1870. Although not a commentary, it will answer the same purpose; for almost every event is fully illustrated.,4 capital work.

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     JUDGES

     [See also under Joshua.]

247. BUSH (GEORGE). Notes on Judges. Sm. 8co. New York, 1852. S. 3/6. Like other works of this author—of considerable value.
248. DODS (MArcus, M.A., D.D.) Israel's Iron Age: Sketches from the Period of the Judges. Crown 8co. 5/' Lond., Hodder & Stoughton. 1874. Dr. Doris considers that to find in Samson and other judges types of our Lord Jesus is mere fancy, and he interprets upon "a rational principle" which renders his book dry and unspiritual; at the same time his sketches are not without value.
249. HENGSTENBERG (E. W.) Time of the Judges. (See No. 86.)
250. KITTO (JOHN, D.D.) "The Judges," in Daily Bible Illustrations. (See No. 41.) Exceedingly meritorious. Refer to it frequently.
251. MARTYR (PETER 1500—1562). Most Fruitful and Learned Commentarie upon the Book of Judges. Black Letter. Folio. 1560. Rare. IS/-This would seem to be a profound work. Rogers says of-Peter Martyr:—" Few private men can understand his works, and few ministers who understand them can obtain them; nor if they can will they find in them much that will benefit their simple hearers." This has not been our experience with.Peter Marty?$ works; on the contrary, we have read them with interest.
252. NOBLE (SAMUEL). Sermons on the singular histories recorded in the first eleven chapters. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., J. S. Hodson. 1856. S. 1/6. Swedenborgian mysticism. Exposition in a trance.
253. ROGERS (RICHARD. Puritan.) The whole Book of Judges. [103 Sermons.] Folio. Lond., 1615. 12/-to 15/-This for the Puritan period is THE work upon Judges. It is thoroughly plain and eminently practical.
254. WISEMAN (LUKE H., M.A. Died 1875). 'Men of Faith; or, Sketches from the Book of Judges., Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Hodder & Stoughton. 1874. Mr. Wiseman in this work tells "of Gideon and Barak, of Samson and of Jephthah ", and he does it in a powerful style. He was one of the best preachers in the Wesleyan body.,4 man of fullness, and judiciousness; in fact, a wise man.

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255. BRUCE (John, D.D.) The Life of Gideon. Fcap. 8vo. 5/' Edinb., Edmonston & Douglas. 1870. The author deserves attention, both for matter and style. Note Hugh Miller's high opinion of his "Biography of Samson:" (No. 259). Gideon is a better work, but both are over-estimated.
256. ELWIN (FOUNTAIN). Sermons on the character of Gideon. 12mo. Lond., Hatchards. 1844. S. e/-Seven sermons, containing nothing remarkable.
257. HOWARD (LADY). Gideon the Mighty Man of Valour. [Anon]. /-,and., Hatchards. 1841. S. 1/6. Of small use to the preacher.
258. ROGERS (GEORGE ALBERT, M.A.) The Valour of Faith; or, the Gospel in the Life of Gideon. 12mo. 2/6. Lond., Wertheim, Macintosh & Hunt. 1859. A thoroughly lively little book. Each of the eight chapters is full of thought.
259. BRUCE (JOHN, D.D.) The Biography of Samson. 18mo. 2/-Edinb., Edmonston & Douglas. 1870. Hugh Miller said: "There is a poetic richness in the style, which at one time reminds us of Chalmers, and at another of Jeremy Taylor, but which in reality is Dr. Bruce's own, that does not seem poor or bald beside even the blank verse of the great master of English song." We think this eulogy is greatly overdone.
260. QUARLES (FRANCIS 1592—1644). The Historie of Samson. 4to. Lond., 1631. 5/-This queer, quaint, odd volume of rhymes is far from despicable. Kitto. frequently quotes Quarles upon Samson, and says of him that he was a poet of no mean order. We are glad to have his testimony to confirm our own opinion. Rennea tastes will be offended, but those who wish for quaint thought will be gratified. The book is very rare.

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     RUTH

     [See also under Joshua.]

261. BERNARD (RICHARD. Puritan. Died 1641). Ruth's Recompense. 4to. 1628. 3/6. Mr. Grosart is enthusiastic in his praise of this work, and says "that it abounds with apophthegms and compressed thoughts." We defer to so high an authority, but we are not much fascinated by the book.
262. FULLER (THOMAS, D.D. 1608—1661). A Comment on Ruth, with two Sermons. 8vo. 1650. Not one of Fuller's best; but still quaint and pithy, and lit up with flashes of his irrepressible wit. The above works of Bernard and Fuller have been reprinted in Nichol's Series of Commentaries, in one volume. Cr. 4to. 7/6. Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1865. Mr. Tegg, Pancras Lane, London, has also published a reprint of Fuller's Comment on Ruth, and Notes upon Jonah. Cr. 8vo. 4/6.
263. BRADEN (WILLIAM). The Beautiful Gleaner. Cr. 8vo. 2/6. Lond., James Clark & Co. 1874. Mr. Braden is an able preacher. His sermons upon Ruth are popular and practical, though not very remarkable.
264. LAVATER (LEWIS. A Swiss Protestant Divine. 1527—1586.) Ruth ex-pounded, in 28 Sermons. Translated from the Latin by E. Pagett. 8vo. Lond., 1586. Lavater was a Reformer of high repute, son-in-law of Bullinger. He wrote a curious work on spectres, and made a catalogue of comets, thus shewing himself to be both philosopher and divine. His book is seldom met with.
265. LAWSON (GEORGE, D.D.) Lectures on the Book of Ruth. 12mo. Edinb., 1805. 3/-By a man of great genius. Simple, fresh, and gracious. Nothing critical or profound may be looked far, but wise and sound teaching may be gleaned in these pages.'
266. MACARTNEY (H. B.) Observations on Ruth. 12mo. Lond., 1845. 9d. A nice little book, little in all ways.
267. MACGOWAN (JOHN. 1726—1780.) Discourses on Ruth, and other important subjects. 8vo. Lond., 1781. 2/6. Macgowan, the author of the Dialogue of Devils, is well known for originality and force. In this case his sermons are full of Gospel truth, but the texts are too much accommodated and spiritualized. The discourses are good reading.
268. OXENDEN (A. Bp. of Montreal). Story of Ruth. 18mo. I/-Hatchards. A very tiny affair, of no great moment to the expositor.
269. PHILPOT (B., A.M.) Six Lectures. Square Fcap. 2/6. Lond., Nisbet & Co. A very small book, containing good, simple lectures—not an exposition.
270. PRICE (AUBREY C., B.A.) Six Lectures on the Book of Ruth. 12mo. 2/6. Lond., Hatchards. 1869. Sermons of remarkable power, both of doctrine and diction. Not so expository as practical. Mr. Price is an earnest and large-hearted clergyman of the thoroughly evangelical school.
271. TOPSELL (EDWARD). The Reward of Religion. Lectures upon Ruth. 8vo. Lond., 1613. 7/6 to 10/-. 4 very choice old work. Attersol in his rhyming preface says of it— "Go little Booke, display thy golden title, (And yet not little though thou little bee); Little for price and yet in price not little, Thine was the Paine, the gaine is ours I see: (Although our gaine thou deem'st no paine to thee). If then, O reader, little paine thou take, Thou greatest gaine with smallest paine shall make."
272. TYNG (STEPHEN, D.D., of New York). The Rich Kinsman; or, the History of Ruth. Small 8vo. Lond., 1856. S. I/6. Written for young people, and suitable for their reading, though none too lively.
273. WRIGHT (C. H. H., M.A.) Ruth, in Hebrew; with gramma-tical and critical Commentary. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Williams & Norgate. x 864. For Hebraists only. The author has selected the book of Ruth as a study for beginners in the Hebrew tongue, because of the simplicity of the language.

[Expositions upon these books being few, the student should consult ,Porks on Scripture characters, and also comments on the Old Testament as a whole.]

274. KEIL (C. F., D.D.) and DELITZSCH (F., D.D.) The Books of Samuel. Translated from the German by the Rev. James Martin, B.A. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1872. Like most of Clark's series, Keil's works are valuable helps towards,obtaining the meaning of the text 3 but for spiritual reflections and fruitful hints we must look elsewhere.
275. LINDSAY (HENRY, M.A.) Lectures on the Historical Books [I and 2 Samuel only]. 2 vols. 12mo. Lond., 1828. 2]6. Practical sermons on a few of the more prominent events.
276. WILLET (ANDREW). An Harmonie upon the First Booke of Samuel, and an Harmonie upon the Seconde Booke of Samuel. Folio. 1614. 10/6 to 12/-[There is also a 4to. edition upon I Samuel. 1607.] The work continues the Hexapla to which we have referred in Nos. 142 and 177. It is unusually brief for the age of its compo-stition, and full of variety. Under every verse, and often clause of a verse, the learned author proposes a question, and proceeds to answer it. These are such as the following:—"What a daughter of Belial is?" "Whether any may be said to sin with the will of God?" "What doors of the house of Jehovah Samuel opened!" "What is to be thought of £1i's state before God f"
277. GUILD (WILLIAM, D.D. 1586—1657). The Throne of David. An Exposition of the 2nd Samuel, wherein is set clown the Pattern of a Pious and Prudent Prince. Oxf., 1659. 11/-The MSS. of this rare book was sent to Dr. John Owen by the widow of the author, with a letter of her own, informing him that her dying husband desired it to be so forwarded. Dr. Owen says, that he found the treatise "written with perspicuity and clearness, handling a subject of great and delightful variety, with a choice mixture of spiritual, moral, and political observations, tempered by a good and sound judgment unto common capacities." We do not presume to criticize where Owen commends, but we should not have originated such a commendation.

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278. KITTO. Daily Bible Illustrations, "Samuel, Saul, and David." (See No. 41.) Should always be consulted.
279. PLUMPTRE (HELEN). The History of Samuel. 18mo. I/6. Lond., Nisbet and Co. 1842. A children's book, and childlike men will be thankful for the many very useful hints which it throws out. We have got more out of it than we have found in huge and learned tomes.
280. STEEL (ROBERT). Samuel the Prophet. 8vo. 4/6. Lond., Nelson & Sons. 1861. S. 2/-The author has done his work well, and has shown an evident .desire to excite others to a greater knowledge of the subject than he could impart. Hence he gives a list of the writers upon Samuel, and such accounts of them as were within his reach. Young readers will find this book a great help to them.
281. MILLER (J. A.) Saul, The First King of Israel. Fcap. 8vo. 1/6. Lond., Snow & Co. 1866. Eminently thoughtful, useful, practical sermons. We do not see how Saul's life-failure could be more profitably set forth.
282. BLAIKIE (WILLIAM G., A.M.) David, King of Israel:: the Divine Plan and Lessons of his Life. 8vo. 5/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1861. Dr. Blaikie is a good writer. This Life of David has supplied a great lack.
283. CHANDLER (SAMUEL, D.D., F.R.S.,and F.A.S. 1693—1766). A Critical History of the Life of David. 2 vols., 8va. Lond., 1766. S. 5/-I vol., 8va. J.H. & J. Parker. 1853. S. 5/-]'his is a masterpiece as a critical history, and the best of Chandler's productions. Many of the Psalms are explained with commendable learning, but the spiritual element is absent.
284. DELANY (PATRICK, D.D., Dean of Down 1686—1768). An Historical Account of the Life and Reign of David. [Anon.] 2 vols., 8va. Lond., 1745. 4/' Delany was a friend of Swift, no great recommendation for a commentator. He defends David in a way which David would have sternly repudiated. Chandler is far preferable to Delany, but both are devoid of the evangelical spirit.
285. KINGSLEY (CHARLES, M.A.) David. Four Sermons. Fcap. 8va. 2/6. Lond., Macmillan & Co. In his usual free and easy manner Kingsley speaks of David's strength and his weakness, his anger and his deserts. The character of this writer is supposed to be well understood, but we question if many have formed a true estimate of him. For commenting purposes these sermons are of small value; they are plain, practical discourses.
286. KRUMMACHER (F. W., D.D.) David, the King of Israel. Cr. 8va., 7/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. Anything by Krummacher is worthy of patient reading.
287. LAWSON (GEORGE, D.D. 1749—1820.) Discourses on the History of David. 12mo. Berwick, 1833. S. 3/6. ].[ere the life of David is piously turned to practical use. Delany and Chandler are but bones, and Lawson the marrow.
288. MARBECK (JOHN). The whole History of King David. 4to. 1579. This is in English metre, and was written by the famous organist of the Royal Chapel in Windsor, in the reign of Henry VIII. He narrowly escaped martyrdom. His work entitled "Booke of Common Praier noted," is the groundwork of the plain-song used in our Cathedrals from the Reformation to the present day. Marbeck's History of David is very rare. We cannot therefore set a price.
289. [ROGERS (Mrs.)] The Shepherd King. By the Authoress of "The Folded Lamb." 12mo. 3/6. Zond., Nisbet. 1856. S.1/6. This authoress writes well for the young, and her book will be useful to those who teach them.
290. SMITH (GEORGe., LL.D. and F.A.S.) The Life and Reign of David. Cr. 8va., 7/6. Lond., Longmans. 1867. S. 3/6. David's life is here concisely written, with such of the Psalms interwoven as can be referred to special periods. It cannot be read without ministering instruction.
291. TAYLOR (WILLIAM M., D.D. Of the Broadway Tabernacle, New York). David: his Life, and its Lessons. Cr. 8vo. 8/6. Lond.,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. 1875. ,4 grand work which should be in every library.
292. THOMPSON (HENRY, M.A.) Davidica. Twelve Sermons on the Life and Character of David. 8vo. Lond., 1827. I/6. Discourses of the kind which are usually published by subscription; rather pretentious, but with nothing in them. The process of subscribing to print sermons is one suggested by kindness, but seldom directed by reason.
293. VINCE (CHARLES, Baptist Minister, of Birmingham. Died 1875). Lights and Shadows in the Life of King David. Cr. 8vo. 5/-Lond., Elliot Stock. 1871. Sermons of the highest order upon a few incidents in David's life. They are models of chaste, subdued, but powerful preaching.

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294. GENESTE (MAXIMILIAN, M.A.) The Parallel Histories of Judah and Israel. 2 vols., Roy. 8vo. f1 11s. 6d. Lond., S. Bagster & Sons. 1843. S. 6/-to 8/-The explanatory notes are mostly from other authors. The work has a very noble appearance, and may be useful as showing the run of Biblical history; but Barth's Bible Manual (No. 3) would answer every purpose.
295. JUKES (ANDREW). The Mystery of the Kingdom, traced through the Books of Kings. Part I. x/6. Lond., Longmans. z858. This author is more mystical than we could wish, but never writes 'without being instructive.
296. KEIL (K. F.)and BERTHEAU (E.) Commentary on the Books of Kings. By K. F. Keil. Translated by James Murphy, LL.D. Supplemented by a Commentary on the Books of Chronicles. By Ernst Bertheau, Professor in Goettin-gen. Translated by James Martin, B.A. 2 vols. 10/6 each. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1857. S. 10/- Distinguished by careful investigation of the meaning of the text. This is a most important help to the expositor. The student will not, however, find much in the way of reflections and doctrines.
297. KEIL and DELITZSCH. The Books of the Kings. By C. F. Keil. Translated by James Martin, B.A. 1 vol. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1865. This appears to be another form of the work mentioned above. At least there can be no necessity for purchasing both. This is the better.
298. KITTO. Daily Bible Illustrations, "Solomon and the Kings." (See No. 41.) Full of deeply interesting matter.
299. LANGE'S COMMENTARIES. Edited by Dr. Schaff. Kings. By Dr. Bahr. 1 vol., Imp. 8vo. 2 1/-, or to subscribers 15/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1872. It must have cost great effort to make the homiletical part o£ this volume as good as it is. It is a treasury to the preacher, and is all the more precious because we have next to nothing upon the books of the Kings. (See No. 42).

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300. BUNYAN (JOHN). Solomon's Temple Spiritualized. Lond., 1688. [In Bunyan's Works, Offor's edition, III., 460.] A marvellous display of allegorizing genius: full of Gospel truth. Bunyan hammers away at each type, but no one may call it tinkering.
301. EDERSHEIM (A., D.D.) The Temple: its Ministry and Services. Imp. 16mo. 5/-Relig. Tract. Soc. 1874. This will supply the student with all that he needs upon the subject in hand.
302. LEE (SAMUEL, M.A. 1625—1691.) Orbis miraculum; or, the Temple of Solomon pourtrayed by Scripture light. [Anon. ] Folio. 1659. 12/-tO 14/-Of course, as will be inferred from its date, this work is of the antique order, but it is profoundly learned, and goes into architectural and ritualistic details, explaining them spiritually with much sweetness and suggestiveness.

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303. ANDERSON (JAMES, S. M., M.A.) Discourses on Elijah, &c. 8vo. Lond., 1835-2/-Ordinary sermons by a "Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen." Rhetorical and grandiose, but not expository.
304. BAYNE (PETER). The Days of Jezebel. An Historical Drama. 12mo. 6/-Lond., Strachan & Co. 1872. A fine poetic drama, worthy of quotation by preachers; but hardly in the line of works contemplated by this Catalogue.
305. EDERSHEIM (ALFRED, D.D.) Elisha the Prophet, a Type of Christ. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., W. Hunt & Co. 1873. This author is always interesting, shewing close acquaintance with Jewish customs, and knowing how to utilize his information.
306. HOWAT (H. T.) Elijah, the Desert Prophet. Cr. 8vo. 5/-Edinb., Johnstone & Hunter. 1868. Very picturesque and poetical. A work to be read for enjoyment.
307. KRUMMACHER (F. W., D.D.) Elijah the Tishbite. Translated from the German. [Numerous editions; one has lately been issued by the Religious Tract Society. Cr. 8vo. 3/-] S. 1/6. Too well known and approved to need any commendation from us.
308. MACDUFF (J. R., D.D.) The Prophet of Fire. Post 8vo. 6/6. Lond., James Nisbet& Co. 1863. Dr. Macduff writes popularly, yet he is by no means weak or shallow, He is to the young minister all the more useful, because he has worked out the problem of making sound thought intelligible to the multitude.
309. M[ACINTOSH] (C. H.) Reflections on the Life and Times of Elijah. By C. H. M. 1/-Lond., G. Morrish. Strongly Plymouthistic. A small affair.
310. BLUNT (HENRY, M.A.) Lectures upon the History of Elisha. 12mo. 5/6. Lond., Hatchards. 1839. S. 2/'-We like Blunt better upon Elisha than upon any other portion of Scripture. He says that, had he known of Krummacher's having written upon the subject, he should not have attempted it himself. A wise observation. What shall he do that cometh after a King, or after a Krummacher?
311. DOTHIE (W. P., M.A.) The History of the Prophet Elisha. Cr. 8vo. 2/6. Lond., Hodder & Stoughton. 1872. Sketchy. Not very deep, but interesting.
312. GLYN (GEORGE L., Bart.) Life of Elisha, in eleven plain dis-courses. 8vo. Lond., Wertheim & Macintosh. 1857. S. x/-Evangelical and simple. Ministers do not need it.
313. KRUMMACHER (F. W., D.D.) Elisha. Translated from the German. Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1838. S. I/6. Of this we may say as we did of the same author's E1ijah,—it needs no commending from us.
314. BULLOCK (CHARLES). The Syrian Leper. Fcap. 8vo. 2/6. Lond., Wertheim & Macintosh. 1862. S. 1/3. Telling in style, and earnestly evangelical. These chapters are good specimens of popular expounding.
315. MACDUFF (J. R., D.D.) The Healing Waters; or, The Story of Naaman. An Old Testament Chapter on Provi-dence and Grace. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Nisbet. 1873. In Dr. Macduff's best manner: the story of 2Vaaman is admirably handled, and made to teach the gospel with much freshness.
316. ROGERS (DANIEL, B.D. Puritan. 1573—1652). Naaman the Syrian, his disease and cure; discovering lively to the reader the spiritual leprosie of sinne and selfe-love; together with the remedies, viz., selfe-denial and faith. Folio. Lond., 1642. 7/-to 10/-, 4 huge volume of 898folio pages, almost large enough to have loaded one of Naaman's mules. /t is a work which exhausts the subject and turns it to earnest evangelical uses.
317. WOODWARD (HENRY, A.M.) The Shunamite. 8vo. 10/6. Lond. and Cam&, Macmillan & Co. 1863. S. 3/-We scarcely remember a more flagrant case of high-sounding verbiage. Here is the author's way of describing a hen which has hatched ducklings. —"That much tried bird, whose hard allotment it has been to hatch and rear a brood of aliens, and who seems as if melancholy had marked her for her own, when her charge, with unanimous consent, hurry to some tempting pool of water, and violate her feelings and shock her instincts, by casting themselves upon that hostile element."

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318. BERTHEAU (E.) See Keil and Bertheau, No. 296.
319. KEIL (K. F.) The Book of the Chronicles. Translated from the German. By Andrew Harper, B.D. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1872. Without indicating either the spiritual lesson or the moral of the history, Keil simply explains the facts, and in so doing aids the reader to realize them. We confess we should like something more.

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320. KEIL (K. F.) Commentary on Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. Translated by Sophia Taylor. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. &. T. Clark. 17. T.L. 1873. Just the kind of book in which Keil's method of commenting appears to the best advantage. He gives much needful information, and thus supplements more didactic works. We cannot read Keil with pleasure, for we want spiritual meat, but yet it is most desirable for us to know what the text really means.
321. PILKINGTON (JAMES, B.D. Bishop of Durham. 1520—1575). A Godlie Exposition upon certeine chapters of Nehemiah. 1585. Reprinted in the Parker Society's edition of Pilkington's Works. 8vo. Cam&, x 842. Very old fashioned and singular, somewhat in the style of Latimer and perhaps a little coarser. Pilkington's downright onslaughts upon the vices and follies of his times are fine instances of personal, faithful preaching; they are, however, so minutely descriptive of the manners which then prevailed that they are the less useful now. The style is cramped, and even grotesque in places, yet Pilkington is a grand old author. He has only written upon five chapters.
322. RANDALL (J. MONTAGUE, A.K.C.) Nehemiah, the Tirshatha: his Life and Lessons. Post 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Nisbet. 1874. The substance of thirteen Sunday evening addresses to a village congregation, "dictated by the author, who is nearly blind, on the following Monday." These familiar and almost chatty discourses are full of gospel teaching, and while they give a fair idea of Nehemiah and his times, they are also enlivened by anecdote, and made exceedingly interesting. Students will not learn much from these sermons, but they may see how rustic preaching should be done.
323. SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF NEHEMIAH; or, Chapters for Christian Workers. [Anon.] Fcap. 8vo. 1. Lond., 66, Paternoster Row, E.C. The heads of these chapters would serve exceedingly well for the keynotes of a series of sermons.
324. STOWELL (HUGH, M.A.) A Model for Men of Business; or, Lectures on the Character of Nehemiah. 8vo. Lond., Hatchards. 1855. S. 3/-The author does not attempt a full exposition, but aims at furnishing a plain, practical handbook for men of business and others whose time is limited. He gives fourteen good, sensible lectures on the Book.
325. WOODWARD (HENRY, M.A.) Thoughts on the Character and History of Nehemiah. 12mo. Lond., 1849. Words, and only words.

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326. COOPER (THOMAS). The Churches Deliverance; containing Meditations and short Notes upon the Booke of Hester. 4to. Lond., 1609. 5/' to 7/' We have not been able to meet with this work.
327. DAVIDSON (ALEXANDER D.,D.D.) Lectures on Esther. Cr. 8vo 5/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1859. Helpful lectures. The Book of Esther is here used for instruction in doctrine and practice. The work is not so much for the study as for the family.
328. HUGHES (JOHN). Esther and her People. Ten Sermons. 18mo. 1842. S. 1/3. Good evangelical discourses, but nothing very special.
329. LAWSON (GEORGE, D.D.) Discourses on Esther. 12mo. Edinb., 1804. S. 3/6. Intended for the general reader. The discourses are as spiritual and unaffected as their excellent author. Dr. John Brown, in commending all the Lawson books, says that "he has rendered subjects, apparently barren, full of instruction."
330. McCRIE (THOMAS). Lectures on Esther. 12mo. 1838. S. 1/6. Dr. Davidson says of Dr. McCrie: "There is an ancient fable.of a king who was gifted with the power of turning everything he touched into gold; and this eminent divine and historian possessed remarkably the gift of rendering every subject he handled so precious, as at least to discourage any one from attempting to follow in his,.track. £n his Lectures upon the book of Esther, he has certainly left little for any to say w/w may come after hint."
331. MORGAN (R. C.) The Book of Esther typical of the Kingdom. Sm. 8vo. 1855. S. I/6. An allegorical interpretation, which commences with these words: "The true scene of this beautiful book opens in heaven." Is heaven under the dominion of Ahasuerus? Who then is Vashti?

332. DURELL (D., D.D.) Critical Remarks on the Books of Job, Prov., Psalms, Eccles., and Canticles. 4to. Oxf., 1772. 4/-to 6/-A critic who is for ever mending the text, who contends for the modern origin of J ob, thinks the Canticles to be a love song, and considers the imprecatory Psalms to e ebullitions of passion, is not one whom our readers need consult.
333. HOLDEN (LAWRENCE). Paraphrase on the Books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, with Notes. 4 vols., 8vo. 1763. 5/-An atrocious instance of bombastic verbosity. Job ii. 2 is thus expanded: —"Heaven and earth's great Lord and guardian, the instant Satan appeared observed, and thus demanded of him: 'from what quarter proceedest thou? or in what district, and to what purpose hast thou lately employed thy perverted, and subtle, wicked abilities and arts?' To whom the destroyer answers: 'my last station, or rather, unsettled, wandering motion, has been upon earth; various districts whereof I have made short visits to, being sometimes with the inhabitants of one region or climate, sometimes with those of another.'" Paraphrases generally mean the text padded out with superfluous words, and this is an emphatic instance.
334. KITTO. Daily Bible Illustrations, "Job and the Poetical Books." (See No. 41.) Worthy of attentive reading.
335. LEIGH (EDWARD). See under Whole Bible, No. 44.
336. WILCOCKS (THOMAS, A.M. Puritan. 1549—1908). The Works of that Reverend and Learned Divine, Mr. Thomas Wilcocks, Minister of God's Word: containing an Exposition upon the whole booke of David's Psalmes, Solomon's Proverbs, the Canticles, and part of the eighth chapter of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Folio. Lond., 1589, 1620 and 1624. 9/-to 12/-Very old. The notes are brief, but furnish many hints for sermons.

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337. ABBOT (GEORGE. Died 1648). The whole Book of Job Paraphrased, or made Easie for any to Understand. 4to. Lond., 1640. 3/6. This is not by Archbishop Abbot, neither is the work of any value. This Abbot was a Member of Parliament, and his paraphrase is better than we could have expected from an M.P.; but still it is a heavy performance.
338. AMERICAN BIBLE UNION. The Book of Job. A Trans-lation from the Original Hebrew; on, the Basis of the Common and Earlier English Versions. By Thomas J. Conant, D.D., Professor of Sacred Literature in Rochester Theological Seminary. 4to. New York, 1867. Lond., Trubner. S. 3/6. An excellent translation. The design did not allow of more than slender notes, but those notes are good.
339. BARNES (ALBERT. 1798—1870). Notes on Job. Rout ledge's edition, edited by Dr. Cumming. 2 vols., 8vo. 5/' Blackie's edition. 2 vols., post 8vo. 7/-Exceedingly good. One of the best of this author's generally valuable productions. The student should purchase this work at once. as it is absolutely necessary to his library.
340. BELLAMY (D.) Paraphrase, with observations. 4to. Lond., 1748. 4/-A collection of notes from other authors. Original works are far better.
341. BEZA (THEODORE. 1519—1605.) Job expounded. 8va. 1590. 7/' Beza was the great friend and assistant of Calvin. As a commentator he lacked the profound insight and comprehensive grasp of Calvin, but as a critical scholar he is said to have been his equal if not his superior. 'This work on Job is rare.
342. BLACKMORE (SIR R.) Paraphrase on the Book of Job, the Songs of Moses, Deborah, and David, four select Psalms, some Chapters of Isaiah, and the 3rd Chapter of Habakkuk. Folio. 1700. 3[' Grandiose poetry. Pope speaks of the power of Blackmore's numbers "to soothe the soul in slumbers." The worthy knight is not the worst of the poetical expositors, but he is bad enough. Miserable paraphrasers are ye all, ye brethren of jingling rhyme and doubtful measure.
343. CALVIN (JOHN). Sermons on the Booke of Job. Translated out of French. By A.Golding. Folio. Lond., 1584. Not the same as the Commentary, but equally rich.
344. CAREY (CATERET PRIAULX, M.A.) Book of Job translated, explained by Notes, and illustrated by extracts from works on Antiquities, Science, &c. Roy. 8vo. 1858. 5/' to 7/6. Purely critical and exegetical. The author has grappled manfully with all difficulties, and has stored up a mass of precious materials with which to illuminate a book dark from its antiquity.
345. CARYL (JOSEPH. 1602—1673). Exposition, with Prac-tical Observations. 12 vols., 4to. 1648—1666. 55/-Also in 2 vols., folio, 1676. 50/-Caryl must have inherited the patience of Job to have completed his stupendous task. It would be a mistake to suppose that he is at all prolix or redundant; he is only full. In the course of his expounding he has illustrated a very large portion of the whole Bible with great clearness and power. He is deeply devotional and spiritual. He gives us much, but none too much. ]aris work can scarcely be superseded or surpassed.
346.     "    "     An Abridgment of Caryl's Exposition. 8vo. Edinb., 1836. 1/6. We do not believe in abridgments of a book which is goad throughout. Think of twelve large volumes condensed into one small one! An ox in a gallipot is nothing to it.
347. CHAPPELOW (LEONARD, B.D.) A Commentary, in which is inserted the Hebrew Text and English Translation. 2 vols., 4to. 6/-Camb., 1752 Chappelow is great upon Arabic etymologies, but he is dreadfully verbose, and. really says nothing of any consequence. Chappelow and several other authors follow Schultens in the belief that the Hebrew can only be read by the light of the Arabic; they even imagine that the Book of Job was originally composed in Arabic by Job himself and then translated by someone else into the Hebrew tongue. This opened a fine field for parading their learning.
348. COLEMAN (J. NOBLE). The Book of Job; from the Hebrew. With Notes. 4to. 7/6. Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1869. S. 4/-' We do not value this so much as the same author's "Psalms," but it is, serviceable in its own way.
349. CONANT (T. J.) See American Bible Union. (No. 338.)
350. DAVIDSON (A. B., M.A. Hebrew Tutor, New Coll., Edinb.) A Commentary Grammatical and Exegetical; with a Transla-tion. Vol. I. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Williams & Norgate. 1862. Strict grammatical treatment of Scripture is always commendable, and in this case the results are highly valued by advanced scholars.
351. DELITZSCH (FRANZ). Biblical Commentary on Job. 2 vols., 8vo. 21/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1866. S. 12/-"' Unquestionably the most valuable work on this inexhaustibly interesting Scripture that has reached us from Germany."—Nonconformist.
352. DURHAM (JAMES. 1622—1658). Exposition of Job, 12mo. 1659. Also Glasgow, 1759. Say 4/-This is a small book, and we have been unable to procure it. Orme only mentions it upon the authority of Wafts Bibliotheca. It is certain to be good, for Durham is always admirable.
353. EVANS (ALFRED) BOWEN). Lectures on the Book of Job. 8vo. Lond., Bosworth & Harrison. 1856. S. 2/-Discourses from fourteen single verses from different parts of the patient patriarch's history. They are quite out of the usual run of Church of England preaching, and are full of thought and originality. They would have been all the better for a little gospel, for even if his text does not look that way, we do expect a Christian minister to have something to say about his Master.
354. FENTON (THOMAS, M.A.) Annotations on Job and the Psalms,. collected from several Commentators, and methodized and im- proved. 8vo. Lond., 1732. 3/-All that will be found here is taken from others, but well selected.
355. FRY (JOHN). New Translation and Exposition, with. Notes. 8vo. Lond., 1827. 4/6. Written in a devout, enquiring' spirit, with due respect to learned writers, but not with a slavish following' of their fancies. Fry's work is somewhat of the same character as Good's (No. 358). We greatly esteem this exposition for its own sake, and also for the evangelical tone which pervades it.
356. GARDEN (CHARLES, D.D.) An Improved Metrical Version, with preliminary dissertation and notes. 8vo. Oxf, 1796. 3[' This author has not attempted a Commentary, but he has consulted a vast array of authors, and from them gathered a large number of notes. His work is of very moderate value.
357. GARNETT (JOHN. Bishop of Clogher). A Dissertation on the Book of lob, &c. 4to. Lond., 1749-2/6. Rubbish. This Bishop ascribes the authorship of Job to Ezekiel!
358. GOOD (JOHN MASON, M.D., F.R.S. 1764—1827). The Book of Job literally translated. With Notes, &c. 8vo. Lond., 18 1 2. 5/-A very valuable contribution to sacred literature. Dr. Good's learning was, however, more extensive than accurate, and it would be dangerous to accept his translations without examination.
359. GREGORY THE GREAT. On the Book of Job. [The MAGNA MORALIA.] Translated, with Notes and Indices. Library of the Fathers. 4 vols.,f2 15s., or to subscribers ff2s. Lond., James Parker & Co. The Fathers are of course beyond criticism, and contain priceless gems here and there; but they spiritualize at such a rate, and also utter:so many crudities and platitudes, that if they were modern writers they would not be so greatly valued as they are. Antiquity lends enchantment.
360. HEATH (THOMAS). Essay toward a New English Version of the Book of Job. With a Commentary. 4to. Lond., 1756. 2/6. All that is good in this book is marred by its utterly untenable conjectures. It,treats Job with slender reverence. Do not lumber your shelves with it.
361. HODGES (WALTER, D.D.) Elihu: an Enquiry into the Scope and Design of the Book of Job. 4to. Lond., 1750. 12mo., third edition, 1756. 2/-Based upon the absurd supposition that Elihu was the Son of God himself, and Job a type of the Savior. Poor Job's book has been the subject of trials as numerous as those of its hero, and Hodges has given the finishing stroke. The course of dreaming can no further go. Hodge the village Methodist could never have raved at the rate c f Dr. Hodge, Provost of Oriel College, Oxford.
362. HENGSTENBERG (E. W.) See under Ecclesiastes.
363. HULBERT (CHARLES AUGUSTUS, M.A., Perpetual Curate of Harthwaite, Yorks.) The Gospel Revealed to Job. Thirty Lectures, with Notes. 8vo. Lond., Longmans. 1853. S. 3/6. An unusually good book; exceeding1y comprehensive and helpful in many ways. The author aimed at usefulness and has succeeded wonderfully. We wonder that his work has not been better known.
364. HUTCHESON (GEORGE). An Exposition upon Job, being the sum of 316 Lectures. Folio. 12/-to 14/-Lond., 1669. Whenever the student sees a Commentary by Hutcheson let him buy it, for we know of no author who is more thoroughly helpful to thee minister of the Word. He distils the text, and gives his readers the quintessence, ready for use.
365. HUTCHINSON (R. E., M.D., M.R.C.S.E., Surgeon. Major Bengal Army). Thoughts on the Book of Job. Lond., S. Bagster & Sons. [In the press. 1875.]
366. KITTO (JOHN', D.D.) "Job and the Poetical Books." In Daily Bible Illustrations. (See No. 41.) Exceeding1y instructive. Mast charming reading.
367. LANGE'S COMMENTARY. The Book of Job. A Commentary by Otto Zockler, D.D., Professor of Theology at Greifswald. Translated from the German, with-Additions by Prof. L. J. Evans, D.D., Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio. Imp. 8vo. 21/-, or to subscribers 15/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1874. Contains a large collection of available material, and, if within a minister's means, should be a foundation book in his library. We are very far from endorsing all Zockler's remarks, but the volume is an important one.
368. LEE (SAMUFL, D.D. 1713—1853). The Book of Job translated; with Introduction and Commentary. 8vo. Lond., 1837. 7/6. Barnes says, "This work is not what might have been expected from the learning and reputation of Prof Lee. It abounds with Arabic learning, which is scattered with ostentatious profuseness through the volume, but which often contributes little to the elucidation of the text. It is designed for the critical scholar rather than the general reader."
369. NOYES (G R., D.D.) A New Translation, with Notes. 12mo. Boston, U.S. [N.D.] S. 3/-We have been informed that Dr. Noyes belongs to the Unitarian body, but we fail to see any trace of Arian or Socinian views in this volume. We do not agree with all that he says, but he strikes us as being an honest, able, and accurate translator and commentator, worthy to stand in the foremost rank.
370. PETERS (CHARLES, A.M. Died 1777). A Critical Dissertation on the Book of Job. Wherein the Account given in that book by the author of The Divine Legation Of Moses Demonstrated, &c., is particularly considered; and a Future State shewn to have been the Popular Belief of the Ancient Hebrews. 4to. Lond., 1751. 2/6. Of a controversial character; mainly written against Warburton and/.e Clerc, and.as those authors are now almost forgotten, answers to them have lost their interest. Peters was an eminently learned man, and well versed in argument; but his work is,of very small use for homiletical purposes.
371. QUARLES (FRANCIS). Job Militant, with Meditations, Divine and Moral. 4to. 1624. 5/-A Poem in Quarles' usual inflated, but withal instructive, manner.
372. ROBINSON (T., D.D.) A Homiletic Commentary on Job. [In progress, 1875. Being Part IV. of the Preacher's Com-mentary, 1/-] Lond., Dickinson. This we hope will be of use to preachers, but we have hardly enough before us to judge of it.
373. SCOTT (THOMAS). The Book of Job in English Verse, with Remarks. 4to. Lond., 1771. Reprinted, 8vo., 1733. S. 2/3. Here we have Job in rhyme-" There lived an Arab of distinguish'd fame, In Idumean Uz; and Job his name. Of spotless manners, with a soul sincere, Evil his hate, and God alone his fear." This will hardly do. To translate Job in metre needed a Pope or a Dryden, and Thomas Scott was neither: he has, however, done his best, the best could have done no more. This is not Thomas Scott the great Expositor, but a Dissenting Minister at Ipswich.
374. SENAULT (J. F.) A Paraphrase. 4to. Lond., [648. 3/6. Senault was a famous preacher of the Oratory in Paris, who, from the character of his works, would seem to have been almost a Protestant. His writings were highly esteemed in their day, and translated into English.
375. SMITH (ELIZABETH). The Book of Job translated from the Hebrew, with Annotations. 8vo. Lond., 1810. 1/6. "A good English version of Job, produced chiefly by the aid of Parkhurst's Lexicon."—Orme.
376. STATHER (LIEUT.-COL., W. C.) The Book of Job, in English Verse; with Notes. 12mo. Lond., E. Marlborough & Co. z859