Apocalypse. By Alexander TILLOCH, LL.D. London, 1823, 8vo. | Romish Church from power to persecution, under different aspects (chapters xii-xiv.); a prediction of the fall of the papacy, the um These dissertations are seven in number. In the first two Dr. judgment, and the close of the providential history of the world. versal war, the Millennium, the subsequent brief apostasy, the final Tulloch has very ingeniously, but we think not satisfactorily, The ninth chapter of the Apocalypse, which has hitherto been endeavoured to show that the Apocalypse was one of the earliest conceived to be a view of Mohammedism, Dr. Croly interprets as written books of the New Testament; but the weight of historical a prediction of the fall of monarchy in France, and of the atheistic evidence we have shown in the present volume of this work (see war, in 1793. A general sketch of the leading events in the his pp. 381, 382.) is decidedly in favour of the late date of the Apoca-tory of the Christian Church, from Constantine to the present lypse. The remaining five dissertations contain many ingenious time, completes the volume, which is evidently the result of great observations on the language and style of this prophetic book.labour and research, and which abounds with most important his"There is much ingenuity displayed in these pages, and many torical information. remarks occur in them that are deserving of consideration; but we regret to be obliged to add, that the learned author has frequently ventured assertions wholly gratuitous, in order to support a favourite hypothesis, to which he had obviously determined that every fact should be made to bend; and that he has conducted many of the discussions in the volume before us in a manner that must be pronounced, by every impartial reader, not only unfair, but in some instances disingenuous." The author "may fairly be represented as having brought under the notice of biblical students some very interesting topics, and he has furnished many ingenious and curious remarks on the several subjects of his Dissertations, although, in but too many cases, he has exhibited them in a crude and unsubstantial form. (Eclectic Review, N. S. vol. xxiii. pp. 343. 360.) 216. An Explanation of the Apocalypse or Revelation of St. John. By Alexander SMYTH. Washington City, 1825, 12mo. The author of this publication (who is a general in the army of the United States of America) announced it in a pompous advertisement, in which he "certified on honour that he had discovered the meaning of the Apocalypse, which, with the exception of a few passages in the second and third chapters, has never been approached by any expositor." The pamphlet (for it contains only fifty-seven loosely-printed pages, exclusive of the title-page) is published as the result of twenty years' study; and, as it is utterly unknown in this country, the following concise outline of its contents may perhaps gratify the curiosity of the reader. Contrary to all historical evidence, he affirms that the Apocalypse is not mentioned by any of the Fathers until about the close of the second century-that the several passages which are common to their writings and this book, are quotations from the former by the author of the latter, and not vice versa, as is commonly supposed, because the Book of Revelation is a much more masterly and perfect production than the others, and the world is in a state of progressive improvement, as the rude hut precedes the splendid palace; (General Smyth's book is therefore superior to all the productions of antiquity!! that "the fall of the mystical Babylon is, UNQUESTIONABLY, the destruction of Byzantium by the forces of Severus, in the year 195; and this event is the beacon which we must keep in view, while searching for the other events, enigmatically related in this book," that Irenæus, bishop of Lyons, must have been the author of the Apocalypse, because he wrote several books, in one of which he mentioned the ancient copies of the Apocalypse, and was also acquainted with several persons who figured in the history of the destruction of Byzantium-that it is a compilation from the prophets, the theology of the Rabbins, the Pastor of Hermas, and the more ancient Apocalypses, applied by the writer to the history of his own time-and that it is a pious forgery, written in the spirit of insatiable revenge! The mystical number 666 he finds in the name of Decimus Clodius Albinus, although the Latin numerals contained in that name amount only to 2318! Such is the outline of this author's plan, whose fallacy, ignorance, and presumption have been very severely and deservedly exposed in the Literary Journals of North America. 217. An Introduction to the Study of the Apocalypse; being an Attempt to make that portion of God's Word profitable to the Generality of Readers. To which is added a Brief Outline of Prophetic History, from the Babylonian Captivity to the commencement of the Nineteenth Century, selected chiefly from the best and most approved Writers on the Subject. By the Rev. Richard MURRAY. Dublin, 1826, 8vo. 218. The Apocalypse of St. John, or Prophecy of the Rise, Progress, and Fall of the Church of Rome; the Inquisition; the Revolution of France; the Universal War; and the Final Triumph of Christianity. Being a new Interpretation by the Rev. George CROLY, A.M. London, 1827, 8vo. This original and powerfully written volume is prefaced by a view of the injurious effects of Popery, and the benefits conferred by Protestantism upon the British empire, in the successive reigns from the time of Queen Elizabeth. The interpretation of the Apocalypse, which follows, adopts a plan different from that of all its predecessors. The author considers the whole as a fasciculus of prophetic visions seen at intervals, and relating to distinct portions of providential history. The first three chapters are exclusively addressed to the Church in the time of Saint John. The remainder of the Apocalypse contains a general view of Christian History from the reign of Constantine to the Millennium (chapters vi-vii); a detailed prediction of the penalties inflicted upon Europe for her persecution of the Reformed Church to the Millen nium (chapters viii.—xi., xv., xvi.); a view of the progress of the 219. Alberti Christ. Van Eldik THIEME Commentatio dr. Septem Epistolis Apocalypticis. Lugduni Batavorum, 1827, 4to. 220. Initium Disputationis de Libri Apocalypseos Argumento, Publico examini submittit Henricus Sententia, et Auctore Engelinus WEYERS. Lugduni Batavorum, 1828, 4to. 8vo. 222*. A Key to the Revelation of St. John the Divine; being an Analysis of those parts of that wonderful Book, which relate to the General State of the Christian Church, through all the times since it was written, and to the peculiar Signs of those Times. By the Rev. Philip ALLWOOD, B.D. London, 1829, 2 vols. 8vo. 223. The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ, commonly called the Revelation of St. John the Divine, briefly, yet minutely, Explained and Interpreted, to the xixth Chapter inclusive; being the History of the Christian Church, until the Destruction of the Roman Empire at the Coming of our Lord with all his Saints. Consisting of a select Compilation from the most approved and learned Commentators, both ancient and modern. London, 1832, 8vo. 224. A Treatise on the Millennium; in which the prevailing Theories on that subject are carefully examined, and the true Scriptural Doctrine attempted to be elicited and established. By George Busa, A.M. New York, 1832, 12mo. The opinion advocated by the author of this treatise is, that the Millennium is past; the predictions in the Apocalypse having been fulfilled by the triumph of Christianity over Paganism, in the con version of Constantine to the Christian faith. 225. An Exposition of the Apocalypse, by the Rev. Alexan der KEITH, D.D., forms the chief part of his "Signs of the Times," noticed in No. 17. p. 100. supra, and another Original Exposition of this Book by the Rev. Dr. Lee in his "Six Ser mons on the Study of the Holy Scriptures." No. 25. p. 98. supra. 226. Explication Raisonnée de l'Apocalypse, d'après les principes de sa Composition. Par Philippe BASSET. Paris, 1832-33, 3 tomes, 8vo. 227. The Book of the Unveiling. London, 1833, 12mo. 7. EXPOSITORY LECTURES AND SERMONS ON THE SCRIPTURES, AND ON DETACHED PORTIONS THEREOF. 1. Hora Homileticæ, or Discourses (in the form of Skeletons) upon the WHOLE SCRIPTURES. By the Rev. Charles SIMEON, M.A. London, 1833, 21 vols. 8vo. 2. A Popular Commentary on the Bible, in a Series of Sermons, following, in the Old Testament, the Course of the first Lessons at Morning and Evening Service on Sundays. Designed Rev. James PLUMTRE, B.D. London, 1827, 2 vols. 8vo. [comfor Parish Churches, or for reading in Private Families. By the prising the OLD TESTAMENT. This work was never completed.] 3. Practical Lectures on the Historical Books of the Old Tes tament. By the Rev. Henry LINDSAY, M.A. London, 1828 8vo. 4. Sacred Biography; or, the History of the Patriarchs [and part of the History of Jesus Christ]: being a Course of Lectures delivered at the Scots Church, London Wall. By Henry HUNTER, D.D. London, 1783, &c. 7 vols. 8vo.; seventh edition, 1814, 5 vols. 8vo.; also 1826, 2 vols. 8vo. 5. Lectures on the Four last Books of the PENTATEUCH, de- | in the enlightened perusal of Compositions, in which the national signed to show the Divine Origin of the Jewish Religion, chiefly history of the Jews and the personal experience of David an from Internal Evidence; in three parts. By the Rev. Richard often blended with the Spirit of Prophecy. By the Rev. Joh GRAVES, D.D., Dean of Ardagh. London, 1815, 2 vols. 8vo. MORISON, D.D. London, 1832, 3 vols. 8vo. Third edition, Dublin and London, 1829, 1 vol. 8vo. The first edition of this valuable work appeared in 1807: in this impression it is very materially improved, and is indispensably necessary to the biblical student. 6. Lectures on the Pentateuch. By the Rev. William MARSH, M.A. London, 1822, 8vo. 7. Expository Discourses on the Book of GENESIS, inter-students of the sacred volume, in his exposition of the Book of spersed with Practical Reflections, by Andrew FULLER. 2 vols. 8vo. London, 1806. The late respected author of this work has long been known by his able publications on the absurdity of deism, and the immoral tendency of Socinian tenets. These "Expository Discourses," which are short, and fifty-eight in number, were originally delivered as lectures to Mr. Fuller's congregation at Kettering. "The author selects a paragraph of convenient length, and furnishes a concise exposition of its leading circumstances, accompanied with a few practical reflections, and occasionally with a useful criticism. The paragraphs are not inserted at length, but referred to by the initial and final verses. Much originality of critical remark must not be expected, nor must the reader be surprised if he often meet with a trite and obvious reflection: but we will venture to promise him, much more frequently, a manly, judicious, and useful train of observation, expressed in simple and vigorous language." (Eclectic Review, O. S. vol. ii. part ii. p. 896.) 8. Lectures on the Book of Genesis. By J. RUDGE, D.D. London, 1823, 2 vols. 8vo. 9. Lectures upon some Important Passages in the Book of Genesis. By Henry Thomas AUSTEN, M.A. London, 1820, Svo. 10. A Series of Sermons illustrating the History contained in the Book of Genesis. By the Rev. William BASSETT, M.A. London, 1822, 2 vols. 12mo. 11. Ten Lectures on the Philosophy of the Mosaic Records of the Creation, delivered in the Chapel of Trinity College, Dublin. By James KENNEDY, B.D., Donellan Lecturer for the Year 1824. London and Dublin, 1827, 2 vols. 8vo. The design of these elaborate lectures is, " to connect the biblical records of the creation, as closely as their language and arrange. ment admit with physical science; and to estimate the degree of evidence which arises out of the comparison, of the inspiration of their author." Many important geological facts are adduced, which concur to the confirmation and illustration of the Mosaic history. 12. Eight Lectures on the History of Jacob. By the Rev. Henry BLUNT, A.M. London, 1828, 12mo. 13. Lectures on the History of Joseph. By John DAVIES. Bath, 1823, 12mo. 14. The Book of Genesis considered and illustrated in a Series of Historical Discourses. By the Rev. Francis CLOSE, A.M. London, 1826, 8vo. 15. The Christian ExODUS: or the Deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt practically considered, in a Series of Discourses. By the Rev. R. P. BUDDICOM, M.A. London, 1826, 2 vols. 8vo. 16. Davidica. Twelve Practical Sermons on the Life and Character of DAVID, King of Israel. By Henry THOMPSON, M.A. London, 1827, 8vo. 17. Lectures on the History of JOSEPH. By George LAWSON, D.D. Edinburgh and London, 1812, 2 vols. 12mo. 18. Lectures on the Book of RUTH. By G. LAWSON, D.D. Edinburgh and London, 1805, 12mo. 19. Lectures on the Book of ESTHER. By G. LAWSON, D.D. Edinburgh and London, 1809, 12mo. 20. An Exposition of the Book of PROVERBS. By the late George LAWSON, D.D. Edinburgh, 1821, 2 vols. 12mo. "These works were chiefly intended for the instruction of Christians in the ordinary walks of life. They are pious and sensible, full of sound doctrine, and salutary admonition and instruction. There is rarely any thing of a critical nature to be found in them, which indeed was not the writer's object; but they every where discover a minute acquaintance with the Bible and the human heart, and a deep concern to profit the reader. The style is plain, and the illustrations [are] generally very brief." (Orme's Biblioth. Biblica, p. 287.) 21. Lectures on the Book of PSALMS. By the Rev. John EWART, M.A. London, 1822-26, 3 vols. 8vo. 22. An Exposition of the Book of Psalms, Explanatory, Critical, and Devotional, intended chiefly to aid private Christians As Bishop Horsley's posthumous work on the Book of Psalms (which has been noticed in page 120. of this Appendix) is chiefly adapted to the use of the scholar and biblical critic, while the well-known and splendid commentary of Bishop Horne has been thought by many to partake too much of the systematically prophetic and mystical interpretation; Dr. Morison has performed a very acceptable service to private Christians, as well as to critica. Psalms. The plan which he has adopted is in every respect deserving of commendation. Adhering strictly to the literal meaning of the text, he is careful at the same time not to overlook either its prophetical or typical character. The authorized version is pro perly retained, and the exposition follows each successive verse while the critical notes, often very instructive, are commodiously placed at the foot of the page. Dr. Morison is advantageously known as the author of a volume of Lectures on the Reciprocal Obligations of Life; in which some important topics of Christia Ethics, not commonly discussed from the pulpit, are concisely ex plained and earnestly enforced on Christian principles and motives 23. The Portraiture of the Christian Penitent: a Course of Sermons on the Fifty-first Psalm. By the Rev. C. E. De COET LOGAN, M.A. London, 1776, 2 vols. 8vo. London, 1824, 8vo. 24. Sermons on the Fifty-first Psalm. By the Rev. J. BULL 25. Sermons on the Ninety-first Psalm. London, 1826, 8vo 26. A Practical Exposition of the Hundred and Nineteenth Psalm. By Thomas MANTON, D.D. London, 1681, folio. 27. An Exposition of Psalm CXIX. By the Rev. Charies BRIDGES. London, 1827, 12mo. 28. A Practical Exposition of the Hundred and Thirtieth Psalm. By John OwEN, D.D. London, 1669, 4to. and various subsequent editions. 29. Six Lectures on the Penitential Psalms. By Edward BERENS, M.A. Oxford, 1823, 12mo. 30. Lectures on the Book of ECCLESIASTES. By Ralph WARDLAW, D.D. Glassgow and London, 1821, 2 vols. 8vo. "This is a very elegant Commentary on an exceedingly difficult portion of Scripture." (Orme's Biblioth. Biblica, p. 459.) 31. Lectures on the Prophecies of ISAIAH. By Robert MAC CULLOCH, D.D. London, 1791-1805, 4 vols. 8vo. These lectures were delivered in the ordinary course of his pastoral labours by Dr. M., who was a minister in the church of Scot land. "They contain many ingenious elucidations of the text, and many judicious and useful reflections. The author appears to have taken much pains to understand the phraseology of the prophet, and to investigate his original design; he marks distinctly the leading divisions of the prophecies, and explains, at the beginning of each division, its peculiar object." (Monthly Review, N. S vol. xx. p. 226.) Dr. Macculloch has made great use of Vitringa's elaborate commentary on Isaiah. 32. Outlines of Lectures on the Book of DANIEL. By F. A Cox, LL.D. London, 1833, 12mo. Second edition, 1834, 12mo. 33. An Exposition of the Prophet JONAH, in Sermons. By George ABBOт, D.D. London, 1613, 4to. 34. Lectures upon Jonas. By John KING, D.D., Bishop of London. London, 1618, 4to. 35. Theological Lectures to the King's Schorar at Westmin ster Abbey, with an Interpretation of the NEW 'I ESTAMENT, &C &c. By John HEYLIN, D.D. London, 1749. 1761. 2 vols. 4to The first part of this work contains the interpretation of the four Gospels, the second part comprises the Acts of the Apostles and the several Epistles. This interpretation, though far from being elegant, appears to us, in general, to be accurate and judicious, and shows that the author had carefully studied the original. The whole contains evident marks of solid judgment, critical skill, and considerable learning. In several parts of the work, indeed, the reader will perceive a small tincture of mysticism; and according y we are told, in the preface to the second part, that the author was deeply read in the writings of the mystic divines, and was styled by some the mystic doctor." (Monthly Review, O. S. vol. 33.) XXV. P. 36. Explanatory Notes and Practical Comments, being a Series of Short Lectures on the New Testament. By a Clergyman. Dublin and London, 1829-33, 2 vols. 8vo. 37. Lectures on the History of Jesus Christ. By James BENNETT. London, 1825, 3 vols. 8vo. Another edition in vols. 8vo. 38 Alractical Exposition of the Gospels of St. MATTHEW, practical. By Richard STACK. D.D. 2d edition. London, 1805 St. MARK, and St. LUKE, in the form of Lectures, intended to 8vo. assist the Practice of Domestic Instruction and Devotion. By John Bird SUMNER, D.D., Bishop of Chester. Lon/lon, 1831-32, 2 vols. 8vo. ; also in 4 vols. 12mo. 53. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles, delivered in the Parish Church of Stockton-upon-Tees, during Lent, in the Years 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. Illustrated with inaps. By John BREWSTER, M.A. London, 1807. 2 vols. 8vo. Second edition. London, 1831, in one volume, 8vo. "contain “The intention of the present work is to promote and to assist family reading of the Scriptures, by furnishing a book containing such explanations and reflections as might naturally occur to one Both these authors profess to imitate the Bishop of London's well acquainted with the sacred writings and the practical expositors. Many Bibles and Testaments have been published with the (Porteus) excellent Lectures on St. Matthew's Gospel. By a mere same object in view as that proposed by the Bishop of Chester. comparison of bulk, it is evident that Dr. Stack's lectures must be more slight and cursory than those of Mr. Brewster; the one being Most of these, however, from the length of the reflections have in a great degree, on that account, become unfit for reading to a fa-twice the extent of the other." Dr. Stack's lectures little more than a recapitulation of the subjects of the chapters in mily, where brevity must, to a certain extent, be considered.... The plan of Dr. Sumner is free from this blemish. Great skill has other words. Nor have we been able to discover any remarks in been shown in the division of the chapters, which are of so convehis book but what are so extremely plain and obvious, that they aient a length that one or more may be taken at a reading, accord-seem to be hardly worth committing to paper, much less to the ing to circumstances; while the pauses are such as seem natural to the reader's train of thought." (British Critic, April, 1832, vol. xi. pp. 366, 367.) "It is impossible seriously to read these lectures without becoming acquainted both with the way of salvation, and the duties and privileges of the Christian life." (Christian Observer, June, 1831, vol. xxxi. p. 352.) 39. The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; with a Commentary consisting of Short Lectures for the daily Use of Families. By the Rev. Charles GIRDLESTONE, M.A. Vol. I. [containing the Four Gospels.] London, 1833, 8vo. "The Gospels are divided into sections, forming with the commentary a lesson of a convenient length for a single service. The explanatory matter is so digested as to complete, together with the text, exactly two pages; such topics being selected as may best serve the purpose of devotional edification at the hour of family worship. All controversial doctrines, all abstruse theories, and all learned discussions are carefully avoided; while the capacities and wants of an ordinary domestic circle, comprising for the most part the relations of parent and child, of master and servant, are kept steadily in view" (Christian Remembrancer, May, 1832, vol. xiv. p. 280.) 40. Lectures on the Gospel of St. MATTHEW, delivered in the parish church of Saint James, Westminster, in the years 1798, 1799, 1800, and 1801. By the Right Rev. Beilby PORTEUS, Bishop of London. London, 1802, 2 vols. 8vo.; 1823, in 1 vol. 8vo. The multiplied editions of these admirable lectures sufficiently attest how highly they are esteemed. "They are" indeed "calculated alike to do good to the learned and the unlearned; the aged as well as the inexperienced, the grave and the reflecting, the gay and the thoughtless. They are learned without ostentation, pious without any tincture of enthusiasm, argumentative without pedantry, and perspicuous without losing sight of the graces of style and diction." (British Critic, O. S. vol. xx. p. 306., 41. Sermons extracted from the Lectures of Bishop Porteus. By Thomas BAKER, M.A. London, 1817, 8vo. 42. An Exposition of St. Matthew's Gospel, with suitable Lectures and Prayers. By the Rev. Thomas ADAM. London, 1805, 2 vols. 12mo.; 1822, in 1 volume, 8vo. 43. Explanatory Lectures on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. By the Rev. John PENROSE, M.A. London, 1832, 12mo. 44. Expositions and Sermons upon the first ten Chapters of the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew. By Christopher BLACK WOOD. London, 1659, 4to. 45. The Catechist's Manual, and Family Lecturer: being an Arrangement and Explanation of St. MARK's Gospel, for purposes of Missionary and Domestic Instruction. By the Rev. Samuel HINDS, M.A. [now D.D.], Oxford, 1829, 8vo. 46. Lectures on the Gospel of St. JOHN, as bearing Testimony to the Divinity of our Saviour. By C. J. BLOMFIELD, D.D. [now Bishop of London.] London, 1823, 12mo. 47. Practical Lectures upon the ten first Chapters of the Gospel of St. JOHN. By the Rev. J. R. PITMANN, M.A. London, 1822, 8vo. 48. Eighteen Lectures on the Gospel according to St. John. By Charles Abel MOYSEY, D.D. Oxford and London, 1823, 8vo. 49. Contemplations on the last Discourses of our Blessed Saviour with his Disciples, as recorded by St. John. By John BREWSTER London, 1822, 8vo. 50. The Last Days of our Lord's Ministry; a course of Lectures. By the Rev. Walter Farquhar Hook, M.A. London, 1832, 8vo. 51. Nine Lectures on the History of Peter. By the Rev. Henry BLUNT, A.M. London, 1829, 12mo. Mr. Brewster proceeds in a very different style. He is full press. of illustrations from the fathers and divines of various ages; and his own remarks are not trite, but lively as well as just. Mr. B' lectures may be justly recommended, as approaching much more nearly to the model which both undertook to imitate, and as not only instructive, but pleasing and attractive." (British Critic, O. S vol. xxx. pp. 133, 134. 136. See also Eclectic Review, O. S. vol. ii p. 408.) 54. D.D. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles. By John DICK The first edition of these Lectures was in two volumes, which 55. Twelve Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles. By Charles James BLOMFIELD, D.D., Bishop of Chester [now of London]. London, 1829, 8vo. To these very valuable lectures is annexed a new edition of the five lectures on the Gospel of St. John (No. 46.); and in an appendix is subjoined Dr. Tucker's" Brief and Dispassionate View of the difficulties attending the Trinitarian, Arian, and Socinian Systems." 56. Discourses on Passages selected from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. By Henry THOMPSON, D.D. London, 1822, 8vo. The object of these expository discourses is, from select passages in the first seven chapters of the book of Acts, to mark the fulfil ment of prophecy in the qualifications, labours, and success of the first propagators of Christianity: and this design the author has successfully accomplished. For an analysis of the volume, with a well-merited commendation of its execution, the reader is referred to the Edinburgh Christian Instructor, for June, 1823, pp. 404-409 57. Jo. Alphonsi TURRETINI in Paulli Apostoli ad ROMANOS Epistolæ capita priora undecim Prælectiones critica, theologica, et concionatoriæ. Lausannæ, 1741, 4to. They These lectures, which were first published after the author's death, are also to be found in the second volume of Turretin's collective works, printed at Leuwarden, in 1775, in quarto. are truly excellent. The prolegomena discuss, with great ability, the date of the Epistle to the Romans, the place whence it was written, the state of the Christians at Rome, the causes of the dif ficulty of St. Paul's epistles generally, and of that to the Romans in particular; the controversies agitated at that time, and various other topics which are necessary to the right understanding of that epistle. 58. Lectures on the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans, explanatory and practical. By Richard STACK, D.D. Dublin, 1806, 8vo. 59. Lectures, explanatory and practical, on the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. By the Rev. John FRY, A.B. London, 1816, 8vo. 60. Paulus Parochialis, or, a Plain and Practical View of the Object, Arguments, and Connection of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans: in a Series of Sermons, adapted to Country Congregations. By the Rev. Wm. Lisle BowLES. Bath, 1826, 8vo. 61. Lectures on St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans. By the 52. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles explanatory and Rev. C. A. MOYSEY, D.D. [Bath, 1830, 8vo 62. Lectures, Explanatory and Practical, on the doctrinal part of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans. By David RITCHIE, D.D. Edinburgh and London, 1831. 2 vols. 8vo. 63. A Practical Exposition of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, in a series of Lectures. By the Rev. Thomas PARRY, M.A., Archdeacon of Antigua. London, 1832, 12mo. "The object of this volume is, to facilitate the understanding of the Epistle to the Romans, by tracing the connection of its various parts in an easy and familiat exposition. But though the author has mainly endeavoured to render his work useful and Attractive to general readers, who have little opportunity for consulting more elaborate expositions, he has not altogether neglected the wants of the student or the candidate for holy orders. Readers of this class will find considerable information in the notes attached to each successive lecture; and the analysis of the epistle, and remarks on certain leading terms, contained in the appendix, afford ample matter to the more advanced theologian." (Christian Remeinbrancer, May, 1832, vol. xiv. p. 280.) 64. An Exposition of the Eighth Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. Also, five Lectures on the Tenth Chapter of the same. By the Rev. C. D. MAITLAND, B.A. London, 1831, 8vo. 65. A Practical Exposition of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans. By the Rev. Robert ANDERSON. London, 1833, 12mo. "We must now take leave of Mr. Anderson, which we do with the conviction that we have been conversing with one, all whose faculties are intensely devoted to the holy work of the ministry. It is perhaps too much to expect that this or any exposition of the Epistle to the Romans should meet with the unqualified and unanimous assent of the critical or theological world. ...... Of the work before us, however, we can honestly say, that it exemplifies, in almost every page, that holy earnestness, that ardent desire for the salvation of human souls, which is the crown and glory of all pastoral teaching and ministration." (British Critic for January, 1834, vol. xv. p. 9.) 66. Discourses, Explanatory and Practical, on the Ninth Chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Romans. By J. JARROM. Wisbech, 1827, 12mo. 66*. Lectures on St. Paul's Epistles to the CORINTHIANS. By the Rev. William LOTHIAN. London, 1827, 8vo. 67. Lectures upon the whole Epistle of St. Paul to the PHILIPPIANS. By Henry AIRY, D.D., Provost of Queen's College, Oxford. London, 1618, 4to. 68. Expository Lectures on St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. By the Rev. John ACASTER. London, 1827, 8vo. 73. An Exposition of the Book of Revelation. Being the substance of forty-four Discourses preached in the parish church of Olney, Bucks. By the Rev. Henry GAUNTLETT. London, 1821, 8vo. This work "affords ample proofs of his" [the author's] "piety good sense, and industry. His interpretations of the prophecies, whether fulfilled or expected to be so, are mostly supported by venerable authorities: and where he differs from them, it is with due modesty and candour." (British Review, vol. xviii. p. 396.) 74. A Paraphrase and [Expository] Comment upon the EPIS TLES and GOSPELS appointed to be used in the Church of Eng land, on all Sundays and Holidays, throughout the year. By George STANHOPE, D.D., Dean of Canterbury. London, 1705 1708, 4 vols. 8vo. and numerous subsequent editions. 75. Expository Discourses on the Gospels for every Sunday in the year, and the Principal Festivals of the United Church of England and Ireland. By John HALL, B.D. London, 1832, 2 vols. 8vo. 76. Practical Discourses upon our Saviour's SERMON ON THE MOUNT. By Offspring BLACKALL, D.D., Bishop of Exeter. London, 1717, 8 vols. 8vo. 77. Several Sermons upon the Fifth of St. Matthew; being Part of Christ's Sermon on the Mount. By Anthony HORNECK, D.D. Third Edition. London, 1717, 2 vols. 8vo. These discourses were published after the author's death by Dr Kidder, Bishop of Bath and Wells, who prefixed a Memoir of Dr Horneck. The bishop's character of the writings published by himself, is equally applicable to his Sermons on Matt. V. "There is a great vein of piety and devotion which runs through them. they savour of the primitive simplicity and zeal, and are well fitted to make men better." (Life, p. xxxix.) 78. Christian Blessedness; or, Discourses upon the Beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. By John NORRIS. Lon don, 1690, 8vo. "Norris is a fine writer for style and thought, and commonly just." (Dr. Waterland's Advice to Students, Works, vol. vi. p. 3205 the Vth, VIth, and VIIth chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel, exand Discourses. To which is prefixed a paraphrase on the whole plained: and the Practice of it recommended in diverse Sermons Sermon on the Mount. By James BLAIR, M.A. London, 1722, 5 vols. 8vo. also in 4 vols. 8vo. London, 1740, with a recommendatory Preface by the Rev. Dr. Waterland. 79. Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount, contained in 68*. Lectures, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Philippians. By Manton EASTBURN, M.A.itously avoided all unkind and contemptuous reflections on his New York, 1833, 8vo. 69. A Familiar Exposition and Application of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the COLOSSIANS, in a course of Eight Sermons; including an Examination of the General Nature and Use of the Epistles of the New Testament. By Thomas GISBORNE, M.A. London, 1816, 8vo. For an analysis of this very useful little work see the Christian Observer for 1816, vol. xv. pp. 524-534. 70. Discourses, Practical and Experimental, on the Epistle to the Colossians. By Thomas WATSON. London, 1834, 8vo. 70*. Four Lectures on the Epistle of Saint Paul to the HEREWS; shewing the Harmony between the Mysteries, Doctrines, and Morality of the Old and New Testament. By the Rev. William JONES, M.A. 8vo. These valuable lectures form part of the fourth volume of "The Theological, Philosophical, and Miscellaneous Works" of the learned and venerable Mr. Jones, of Nayland. 71. Discourses Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle of St. JUDE. By William MUIR, D.D. Glasgow, 1822, 8vo. 72. Expository Discourses on the APOCALYPSE, interspersed with Practical Reflections. By the late Rev. Andrew FULLER. London, 1815, 8vo. This posthumous publication, consisting of thirty-one discourses delivered in the years 1809 and 1810, after undergoing several revisions, was finished by the learned author, a short time only before his decease. "There is however but little novelty in the work, but little to gratify the anxious curiosity of the age, or to elucidate the unfulfilled and more difficult parts of the Revelation. The general outline of the prophetic scheme is boldly sketched, and its various ramifications are marked with that precision which was common to the writer; but in general there is an extreme of modesty and diffidence, with scarcely any attempts to pass the usual boundaries of thought on these subjects, or any adventurous flight of speculation." (Morris's Memoirs of Mr. Fuller, p. 249.) An abstract of Mr. F.'s scheme of the Apocalypse is given in the same work. (pp. 250-250.1 "His Commentary on Matt. v.-viii. is the best extant. He appears to have been a person of the utmost candour, and has solibrethren. He has an excellent way of bringing down criticisms to common capacities, and has discovered a vast knowledge of Scripture in the application of them." (Doddridge's Works, vol. v. p. 438.) 80. Sermons sur le Discours de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ sur la Montagne. Par feu M. Jean Scipion VERNEDE. Amsterdam, 1779, 4 tomes, 8vo. "His Sermons on the Mount are recommended, as containing an accurate description of the extent, the beauty, and sublimity of evangelical morals, and the force of the motives by which they are produced. They contain many useful and pious observations." (Cobbin's French Preacher, p. 560.) James BREWSTER. Edinburgh and London, 1809, 8vo. 81. Lectures upon our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. By This volume" contains a statement of Christian morality, always clear, generally judicious, and sometimes discriminating, traced up to Christian principles, and followed up by an appeal to the conscience, at once calculated to convict the reader of his deficiencies, and to persuade him to adopt and act upon the author's statement." (Christian Observer for 1809, vol. viii. p. 780.) 82. Forty-five Expository and Practical Lectures on the whole of our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. By the Rev. E. Goor. London, 1829, 8vo. 83. The Resurrection of LAZARUS. A Course of Sermons on the Eleventh Chapter of the Gospel according to St. John. From the French of Beausobre. By Henry CoTES. London, 1822, 8vo. "These Discourses are a paraphrase rather than a translation of the third and fourth volumes of the Sermons of M. de Beausobre. They are intended for the use of those who have leisure and opportunity to compare the leading evidences of Christianity in a con nected series of discourses upon one of the most remarkable of our Saviour's miracles, the resurrection of Lazarus." (Author's Preface) 84. Practical Discourses on the Nature, Properties, and Excellencies of CHARITY, above all the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit; as they are described in the thirteenth chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. By Matthew HOLE, D.D. | tium, secundum seriein locorum theologicorum in ordinem re Oxford, 1725, 8vo. dactæ. Hamburgi, 1500, 4to. Besides this volume, Dr. Hole also wrote six volumes of Discourses on the Liturgy of the Church of England (which are very rarely to be obtained complete), and two volumes on the Catechism. They are all characterized by good sense and sober piety. 85. A Discourse concerning the great Duty of Charity [an Exposition of 1 Cor. xiii.]. By Richard CROSSINGE, B.D. London, 1732, 8vo. 86. Explication des Caractères de la Charité selon St. Paul dans sa première Epître aux Corinthiens, ch. XIII. [Par Jacques Joseph DUGUET.] Génève, 1824, 8vo. A new edition, with a few trifling verbal corrections, of an admirable exposition of 1 Cor. XIII. which first appeared in the former part of the eighteenth century, and which is sometimes erroneously ascribed to Fénélon, Archbishop of Cambray. An English translation was published at London, intituled "The Characters and Prophets of True Charity displayed." By J. B. de Trevals. 87. Practical Discourses upon the PARABLES of our Blessed Saviour. With Prayers, annexed to each Discourse. By Francis BRAGGE, B.D. London, 1702-4, 2 vols. 8vo. 88. Practical Observations upon the MIRACLES of our Blessed Saviour. By Francis BRAGGE, B.D. London, 1702-6, 2 vols. 8vo. 89. Discourses on the Miracles and Parables of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. By William DODD, LL.D. London, 1757, 4 vols. 8vo. Second edition, 1809, vols. 8vo. 90. Discourses on the Parables of our Blessed Saviour, and the Miracles of his Holy Gospel. With occasional Illustrations. By Charles BULKLEY. London, 1771, 4 vols. 8vo. 91. A Delineation of the Parables of our Blessed Saviour. To which is prefixed a Dissertation on Parables and Allegorical Writings in general. By Andrew GRAY, D.D. London, 1777, 8vo. Second edition, 1814, 8vo. This "Delineation will be of great use to the reader in the study of the parables of Jesus, and will enable him to comprehend their full force and meaning. The author has explained and illustrated them with perspicuity, and pointed out the several important instructions that may fairly be deduced from them." (Monthly Review, O. S. vol. lvii. p. 196.) 3. Symphonia Prophetarum et Apostolorum; in quâ, ordine chronologico, Loci Sacræ Scripturæ specie tenus contradicentes conciliantur, ut et ad quæstiones difficiliores chronologicas et alias Veteris Testamenti respondetur, in duas partes divisa. Auctore D. M. Johannes SCHARPIO, Scoto-Britanno, Andreapolitano, pastore. Geneva, 1525, 4to. 4. The Reconciler of the Bible: wherein above two thousand seeming Contradictions throughout the Old and New Testamen are fully and plainly reconciled. By J. T. London, 1656, 8vo 5. The Reconciler of the Bible enlarged, wherein above three thousand seeming Contradictions throughout the Old and New Testament are fully and plainly reconciled. By J. P. and T[ho mas] M[AN]. London, 1662, folio. 6. Johannis THADDEI Conciliatorum Biblicum. Amsteloda mi, 1648, 12mo. Londini, 1662, folio. The last is reputed to be the best edition, and professes to be considerably enlarged. This work follows the order of the several books of the Old and New Testaments. The remark before made, on Walther's Harmonia Biblica, is equally applicable to Mr. Man's work, to the Conciliatiorum Biblicum of Thaddeus, and also to 7. The Dividing of the Hooff: or Seeming Contradictions for the strengthening of the faith of the feeble, doubtfull, and throughout Sacred Scriptures distinguish'd, resolv'd, and apply'd, weake, in wavering times. Also to bring the soul (by prayer and spirituall application) into more familiar acquaintance with the Lord Jesus, the onely David's-Key to unlock the cabinet of Jacob's God, to fetch out that secret why he should lay his hands thus crosse when he gave his children this blessing. Helpfull to every household of faith. By William STREAT, M.A. Londor., 1654, 4to. This work is occasionally found in booksellers' catalogues, wher it is marked as both rare and curious. It is noticed here merely to put the student on his guard not to purchase it. The critical information it contains is very meagre; and the quaint title-page. which we have copied, sufficiently indicates the enthusiastic spirit of the author. 8. Joannis PONTASII Sacra Scriptura ubique sibi constans. seu Difficiliores Sacræ Scripturæ Loci, in Speciem secum pug. 92. Lectures on Scripture Miracles. By William Bengo COLL- nantes, juxta sanctorum ecclesiæ sanctæ patrum celeberrimorumYER, D.D. London, 1812, 8vo. 95. Sermons on the Parables and Miracles of Jesus Christ. By Edward GRINFIELD, M.A. London, 1819, 8vo. 96. Lectures on Parables selected from the New Testament. [By Mary Jane M'KENZIE.] Vol. I. London, 1822, 8vo., and numerous subsequent editions. Vol. II. London, 1823, 8vo. 97. Lectures on Miracles selected from the New Testament. By Mary Jane M'KENZIE.] London, 1823, 8vo. 98. An Exposition of the Parables of our Lord, showing their Connection with his Ministry, their Prophetic Character, and their Gradual Developement of the Gospel Dispensation. With a Preliminary Dissertation on the Parables. By the Rev. R. BAILEY, M.A. London, 1829, 8vo. 99. Discourses on the Parables. By the Rev. James KNIGHT, M.A. London, 1829, 8vo. 100. Discourses on the principal Miracles of our Lord. By the Rev. James KNIGHT, M.A. London, 1831, 8vo. § 7. TREATISES ON RECONCILING THE CONTRADICTIONS ALLEGED TO EXIST IN THE SCRIPTURES. 1. Michaelis WALTHERI Harmonia Biblica; sive brevis et plana Conciliatio locorum Veteris et Novi Testamenti, adparenter sibi contradicentium. Noriberga, 1654, 4to.; 1696, folio. This work first appeared at Strasburgh (Argentorati) in 1626, and has been repeatedly printed in Germany: the edition of 1696 is reputed to be the best and most correct. Walther's Harmonia Biblica is a work of considerable learning and industry, which illustrates many difficult passages with great ability. He has, however, unnecessarily augmented the number of seemingly contradictory passages; a defect which is common to most of the writers of this class. 2. Christiani MATTHIE Antilogia Biblica; sive Conciliaiones Dictorum Scripturæ Sacræ, in speciem inter se pugnan que theologorum sententiam conciliati. Parisiis, 1698, 4to. M. Pontas was distinguished for his knowledge of casuistical theology. His design in this publication was to have reconciled all the seeming contradictions of the Scriptures; but he proceeded no farther than through the Pentateuch. It is a work of considerable learning and research. 9. The Harmony of Scripture; or an attempt to reconcile various passages apparently contradictory. By the late Rev Andrew FULLER. London, 1817, 8vo. This posthumous tract contains fifty-five judicious observations on so many apparently contradictory texts of Scripture. They were originally written for the satisfaction of a private individual. 10. Lectures on the Harmony of the Scriptures, designed to reconcile apparently contradictory Passages. By James Hayter Cox. London, 1823, 8vo. 2. Museum Historico-Philologico-Theologicum. Bremæ, 1728 -29, 2 tomis, 8vo. 3. Bibliotheca Bremensis Nova, Historico-Philologico-Theolo gica. Brems, 1760-66, 6 tomis, 8vo. 4. Bibliotheca, Hagana, Historico-Philologico-Theologica, ad continuationem Bibliothecæ Bremensis Novæ, constructa à Nicolao BARKEY. Hagæ, 1768-74, 5 tomis, 8vo. 5. Museum Haganum. Historico-Philologico-Theologicum, a Nicolao BARKEY editum. Hage Comitum, 1774-80, 4 tomis, 8vo. 6. Symbolæ Literaris Haganæ, à Nicolao BARKEY. Hage. Comitum, 1777-81. Classes II. in 6 fasciculis, 8vo. |