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38. A Practical Exposition of the Gospels of St. MATTHEW, practical. By Richard STACK, D.D. 2d edition. London, 1805, [PART II. CHAP. V. 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. London, 1831-32, | Parish Church of Stockton-upon-Tees, during Lent, in the 53. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles, delivered in the 2 vols. 8vo.; also in 4 vols. 12mo.

"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 well acquainted with the sacred writings and the practical expositors. Many Bibles and Testaments have been published with the same object in view as that proposed by the Bishop of Chester. Most of these, however, from the length of the reflections have in a great degree, on that account, become unfit for reading to a family, where brevity must, to a certain extent, be considered.... The plan of Dr. Sumner is free from this blemish. Great skill has been shown in the division of the chapters, which are of so convenient a length that one or more may be taken at a reading, according to circumstances; while the pauses are such as seem natural to the reader's train of thought." xi. pp. 366, 367.) (British Critic, April, 1832, vol. "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, By the Right Rev. Beilby PORTEUS, Bishop of London. London, 1802, 2 vols. 8vo. ;. 1823, in 1 vol. 8vo.

1799, 1800, and 1801.

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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.

John BREWSTER, M.A. London, 1807. 2 vols. 8vo. Second Years 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806. Illustrated with maps. By edition. London, 1831, in one volume, 8vo.

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(Porteus) excellent Lectures on St. Matthew's Gospel. By a mere Both these authors profess to imitate the Bishop of London's 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 little more than a recapitulation of the subjects of the chapters in twice the extent of the other." Dr. Stack's lectures other words. Nor have we been able to discover any remarks in his book but what are so extremely plain and obvious, that they press. seem to be hardly worth committing to paper, much less to the Mr. Brewster proceeds in a very different style. He is full 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's 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 p. 408.) vol. xxx. pp. 133, 134. 136. See also Eclectic Review, O. S. vol. ii

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54.

Glasgow, 2d edition, 1822, 8vo.
Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles. By John Dick,

known as the author of a sensible and well-written essay on the
The first edition of these Lectures was in two volumes, which
inspiration of the Scriptures. Speaking of the first volume of the
were published at different times.
first edition, some critics have remarked, that his discussion of the
Dr. Dick is advantageously
principal topics related in the Acts of the Apostles "is fully cal-
culated to establish the faith of Christians in their holy religion,
and furnishes them with some excellent practical rules for the
regulation of their moral conduct. Upon the whole, we cheerfully
recommend the present volume to the attention of the public."
(Eclectic Review, O. S. vol. ii. pp. 438. 440.) The same critics
observe, that they contain altogether a useful illustration of many
(vol. v. part ii. p. 834.), speaking of the two volumes collectively,
important passages of the Acts; they are full of good sense and
second edition of these Lectures has been carefully revised.
orthodox divinity, conveyed in a perspicuous and easy style. The

55. Twelve Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles. By London]. London, 1829, 8vo. Charles James BLOMFIELD, D.D., Bishop of Chester [now 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 To these very valuable lectures is annexed a new edition of of the difficulties attending the Trinitarian, Arian, and Socinian Systems."

Acts of the Apostles. By Henry THOMPSON, D.D. London, 56. Discourses on Passages selected from the Book of the 1822, 8vo.

in the first seven chapters of the book of Acts, to mark the fulfilThe object of these expository discourses is, from select passages ment of prophecy in the qualifications, labours, and success of the well-merited commendation of its execution, the reader is referred first propagators of Christianity: and this design the author has to the Edinburgh Christian Instructor, for June, 1823, pp. 404—409.

43. Explanatory Lectures on the Gospel according to St. Mat-successfully accomplished. For an analysis of the volume, with a thew. 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. [now Bishop of London.] London, 1823, 12mo. By C. J. BLOMFIELD, D.D. 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 MOTSEY, 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.

57. Jo. Alphonsi TURRETINI in Paulli Apostoli ad ROMANOS Epistolæ capita priora undecim Prælectiones critica, theologica, et concionatoriæ. Lausanne, 1741, 4to.

death, are also to be found in the second volume of Turretin's
These lectures, which were first published after the author's
the date of the Epistle to the Romans, the place whence it was
collective works, printed at Leuwarden, in 1775, in quarto. They
are truly excellent. The prolegomena discuss, with great ability,
written, the state of the Christians at Rome, the causes of the dif
in particular; the controversies agitated at that time, and various
ficulty of St. Paul's epistles generally, and of that to the Romans
other topics which are necessary to the right understanding of that
epistle.

planatory and practical. By Richard STACK, D.D. Dublin,
1806, 8vo.
58. Lectures on the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans, ex-

Paul to the Romans. By the Rev. John FRY, A.B. London,
59. Lectures, explanatory and practical, on the Epistle of St.
1816, 8vo.

the Object, Arguments, and Connection of St. Paul's Epistle to 60. Paulus Parochialis; or, a Plain and Practical View of gregations. By the Rev. Wm. Lisle BOWLES. Bath, 1826, 8vo. the Romans: in a Series of Sermons, adapted to Country Con52. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles, explanatory and Rev. C. A. MorSEY, D.D. [Bath,] 1830, 8vo. 61. Lectures on St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans. By the

51. Nine Lectures on the History of Peter. By the Rev. Henry BLUNT, A.M. London, 1829, 12mo.

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 familiar 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 Remembrancer, 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. 96.)

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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.

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 EPISTLES and GOSPELS appointed to be used in the Church of England, 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. London, 1690, 8vo.

"Norris is a fine writer for style and thought, and commonly just." (Dr. Waterland's Advice to Students, Works, vol. vi. p. 320.) the Vth, VIth, and VIIth chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel, explained: and the Practice of it recommended in diverse Sermons and Discourses. To which is prefixed a paraphrase on the whole Sermon on the Mount. By James BLAIR, M.A. London, 1722, 5 vols. 8vo. also in 4 vols. 8vo. London, 1740, with a recom

79. Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount, contained in

68. Expository Lectures on St. Paul's Epistle to the Philip-mendatory Preface by the Rev. Dr. Waterland. pians. By the Rev. John ACASTER. London, 1827, 8vo.

68*. Lectures, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Philippians. By Manton EASTBURN, M.A. 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 HEBREWS; shewing the Harmony between the Mysteries, Doctrines, and Morality of the Old and New Testament. By the Rev. William JONES, M.A. 8vo.

"His Commentary on Matt. v.-viii. is the best extant. He appears to have been a person of the utmost candour, and has solicitously avoided all unkind and contemptuous reflections on his brethren. 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.

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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.)

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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 These valuable lectures form part of the fourth volume of "The to Christian principles, and followed up by an appeal to the conTheological, Philosophical, and Miscellaneous Works" of the learn-science, at once calculated to convict the reader of his deficiencies, ed 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.

250-260.)

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. GOOD.

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 seriem locorum theologicorum in ordinem reOxford, 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, 4 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.)

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92. Lectures on Scripture Miracles. By William Bengo COLLYER, D.D. London, 1812, 8vo.

93. Lectures on Scripture Parables. By William Bengo COLLYER, D.D. London, 1815, 8vo.

94. Sermons on the Parables. By John FARRER, M.A. Lon

don, 1809, 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. Noriberg, 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 Conciliationes Dictorum Scripturæ Sacræ, in speciem inter se pugnan

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 Testament 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[homas] M[AN]. London, 1662, folio.

6. Johannis THADDEI Conciliatorum Biblicum. Amstelodami, 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. London, 1654, 4to.

This work is occasionally found in booksellers' catalogues, where 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 pugnantes, juxta sanctorum ecclesiæ sanctæ patrum celeberrimorumque 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.

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2. Museum Historico-Philologico-Theologicum. Brems, 1728 -29, 2 tomis, 8vo.

3. Bibliotheca Bremensis Nova, Historico-Philologico-Theologica. Brema, 1760-66, 6 tomis, 8vo.

4. Bibliotheca, Hagana, Historico-Philologico-Theologica, ad continuationem Bibliotheca Bremensis Nova, constructa à Nicolao BARKEY. Hage, 1768-74, 5 tomis, 8vo.

5. Museum Haganum. Historico-Philologico-Theologicum, a Nicolao BARKEY editum. Hage Comitum, 1774-80, 4 tomis, 8vo.

6. Symbolæ Literaria Hagane, à Nicolao BARKEY. Hage, Comitum, 1777-81. Classes II. in 6 fasciculis, 8vo.

7. Bibliotheca Historico-Philologica-Theologica [à Theodore 3. Cornelii ADAMI Exercitationes Exegetica de Israelis in Hasao et Frederico Adolpho LAMPE, edita]. Amstelodami, 1724-Egypto Multiplicatione et Oppressione; Nativitate et Institu25, 8 tomis, 8vo. tione Mosis in Sapientia Ægyptiorum: Conversione sancti Pauli aliorumque magnorum peccatorum; malisque Romæ paganæ et hodierna Moribus. Accedunt Scholia ad decem loca ex Actis Apostolorum. Gröninge, 4to.

8. Miscellanea Duisburgensia, ad incrementum Rei Literaria, præcipuè vero Eruditionis Theologica publicata [cura Danielis GERDESII]. Amstelodami et Duisburgi, 1735-36, 2 tomis, 8vo. 9. Miscellanea Groningana in Miscellaneorum Duisburgensium Continuationem, publicata a Daniele Gerdesio. Amstelodami, Duisburgi, et Groninga, 1736-45, 4 tomis, 8vo.

10. Symbols Literariæ, ex Haganis facta Duisburgenses curante Joanne Petro BERG. Hage Comitum, 1783-86, 2 tomis, 8vo.

Walchius speaks in very high terms of the erudition of both these publications. (Bibl. Theol. Select. vol. iv. p. 336.)

4. Joannis ALBERTI Observationes Philologicæ in Sacros Novi Fœderis Libros. Lugd. Bat. 1725, 8vo.

5. Joannis ALBERTI Periculum Criticum: in quo loca quædam cum Veteris ac Novi Fœderis, tum Hesychii et aliorum, 11. Tempe Helvetica, Dissertationes atque Observationes The-illustrantur, vindicantur, emendantur. Lugduni Batavorum, ologicas, Philologicas, Criticas, Historicas, exhibens. Tiguri, 1735-46, 6 tomis, 8vo.

12. Museum Helveticum, ad juvandas Literas in publicos usus apertum, Tiguri, 1746-52. Particula XXIV. in 7 tomis, 8vo.

13. Commentationes Theologica, edita a Jo. Casp. VELTHUSEN, C. Theoph. KUINOEL, et Geo. Alex. RUPERTI. Lipsia, 1794-99, 6 tomis, 8vo.

The first volume of this capital collection of critical tracts (in which various passages of the Old Testament are particularly illustrated) is now exceedingly scarce on the continent. A supplement to it was published by Messieurs Pott and Ruperti, at Helmstadt, entitled, Sylloge Commentationum Theologicarum, in 8 vols. 8vo. 1800-1807.

14. Commentationes Theologica. Ediderunt, E. F. C. ROSEN MÜLLER, G. L. H. FULDNER, et F. V. D. MAURER. Lipsiæ, 1825-32, 2 tomis, 8vo.

15. The CLASSICAL JOURNAL, 8vo. London, 1810-29, 40 vols. 8vo. with Indexes.

Though principally devoted to classical literature, biblical criticism forms an important article in its journal; and many valuable elucidations of the Scriptures will be found in its pages.

1737, 8vo.

6. Caroli AURIVILLII Dissertationes ad Sacras Literas et Philologiam Orientalem Pentinentes. Gottingen, 1790, 8vo.

7. Miscellanea Sacra; containing an Abstract of the Scripture History of the Apostles in a new method. With Four Critical Essays-1. On the Witness of the Holy Spirit: 2. On the Dis tinction between Apostles, Elders, and Brethren: 3. On the Time when Paul and Barnabas became Apostles: 4. On the Apostoli cal Decree, &c. &c. [By John Shute, Viscount BARRINGTON.] A new edition, with large additions and corrections. London, 1770, 3 vols. 8vo. Also in the Rev. G. Townsend's edition of Viscount Barrington's Collective Works. London, 1828, in 3

vols. 8vo.

The merit of this work is generally allowed. Dr. Benson acknowledged himself much indebted to it in his history of the first planting of Christianity, and in some other of his works.

8. Jo. Hermanni BENNER Otia Sacra, de Divinis quibusdam Oraculis occupata. Gissæ, 1736, 8vo.

9. The Sacred Classics defended and illustrated, by Anthony BLACKWALL. London, 1737, 2 vols. 8vo.

This work "gives many well-chosen instances of passages in the classics, which may justify many of those in Scripture that have been accounted solecisms. They illustrate the beauty of many others, and contain good observations on the divisions of chapters and verses, by which the sense of Scripture is often obscured." (Dr. Doddridge.)

10. Zachariæ BOGAN Homerus Eprav; sive Comparatio Homeri cum Scriptoribus Sacris, quoad normam loquendi. Oxonii, 1658, 8vo.

16. The Biblical Repertory; or a Collection of Tracts in Biblical Literature. By Charles HODGE, Professor of Oriental and Biblical Literature in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton and New York, 1825-28, 4 vols. 8vo. This work consists of selections from the writings of the most distinguished Biblical and Oriental scholars, both British and continental. The subjects discussed are-the Criticism of the Sacred Text, Ancient Versions, Critical Editions, the Interpretation and Literary History of the Holy Scriptures, Biblical Antiquities, Exe- In the preface to this learned work the author states that it is not getical Treatises on important passages of Scripture, Biographical his intention to institute any comparison between the sacred writers Notices of Biblical Writers, Accounts of the most important Bibli-and their opinions and Homer, but simply between their idioms and cal Works, &c. ways of speaking. The author added to his book Hesiodius Eep x ‹ ( w v ; in which he shows how Hesiod expresses himself nearly after the same manner as Homer.

17. The Biblical Repertory and Theological Review, edited by an Association of Gentlemen in Princeton and its vicinity. Philadelphia, 1830-33, Vols. I.-V. 8vo. [This work is still in progress.]

18. The Biblical Repertory, conducted by Edward ROBINSON, D.D., Professor Extraordinary in the Theological Seminary at Andover. Andover, 1831-34, Vols. I.-IV. 8vo.

This truly valuable "Biblical Repertory" is also in progress. As its name imports, it is a collection of Essays and Tracts of permanent value, original and translated (especially from the writings of the most distinguished German critics); which relate principally

to the literature of the Bible.

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11. De Constanti et Æquabili Jesu Christi Indole, Doctrina, ac Docendi Ratione, sive Commentationes de Evangelio Joannis cum Matthæi, Marci, et Luce Evangeliis comparato. Scripsit E. A. BORGER. Lugd. Bat. 1816, 8vo.

A work of deep research. Its design is to demonstrate the credibility of the four evangelists by internal arguments, deduced from the mutual comparison of their writings.

12. Lamberti Bos Exercitationes Philologica in quibus Novi Fœderis loca nonnulla ex auctoribus Græcis illustrantur, aliorumque versiones et interpretationes examinantur. Franeq. 1710, 8vo. ; edit. 2. 1713, 8vo.

13. Lamberti Bos Observationes Miscellaneæ ad loca quædam cum Novi Fœderis, tum exterorum Scriptorum Græcorum. Franequera, 1707, 8vo.

14. Lamberti Bos Ellipses Græcæ, edita a Schaefer. Lipsia, 1808, or Glasgow, 1813, 8vo.

15. Critical Conjectures and Observations on the New Testament, collected from various Authors, as well in regard to Words as Pointing, with the reasons on which both are founded. By William BoWYER, F.S.A., Bishop Barrington, Mr. Markland, Professor Schultz, Professor Michaelis, Dr. Owen, Dr. Woide, Dr. Gosset, and Mr. Weston. A Series of Conjectures from Michaelis, and a Specimen of Notes on the Old Testament, by Mr. Weston, are added in an Appendix. 4th edit. London, 1812, 4to.

For an account of the former impressions of this valuable work, see Monthly Review, O. S. vols. xlvi. p. 555. and lxvii. p. 113.; and for an account of the present edition, see the British Critic, O. S. vol. xl. p. 507. et seq. In the preface to which journal (p. vi.) it is truly observed that Mr. Bowyer's work "is for the learned only; and for those among the learned who can discriminate and judge

for themselves. Conjectures on the sacred text are at best ex- | Græcis, et Antiquitate, exponuntur, et illustrantur. Trajecti ad tremely hazardous; hence it is that the work, though valuable, can Rhenum, 1720. 1728. In two volumes, 8vo. deserve only a partial recommendation."

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The same depth of thought, the same brilliancy of fancy, and the same extent of erudition, are proportionably conspicuous in this smaller production, as in the larger work of the Analysis" of Ancient Mythology. (British Critic, O. S. vol. iv. p. 35.)

17. Observations upon some Passages of Scripture which the Enemies to Religion have thought most obnoxious, and attended with difficulties not to be surmounted. By Jacob BRYANT. London, 1803, 4to.

"On the whole, we have discovered in this work much learning, much ingenuity, and an uniform good intention; but truth compels us to add, that it displays a defect in judgment, and a too evident propensity to support a favourite hypothesis." (British Critic, O. S. vol. xxv. p. 58.)

35. Jo. Aug. ERNESTII Opuscula Theologica. 8vo. 2d edit. Lipsia, 1792.

Disputatio I-III. quam præs. M. Augusto Pfeiffero publica 36. Synopsis Selectiorum è Philologiâ Sacrà Quæstionum. Tu sistit Samuel FISCHER (in opp. Pfeifferi). Ultrajecti, 1704, 4to.

37. FLECK (F. F.) De Regno Christi Liber, Quatuor Evangelistarum Doctrinam complectens. Cum excursibus argumenti critici, exegetici, atque historici. Lipsia, 1827, 8vo.

38. Critical Essays on Genesis, Chap. XX., and on Saint Matthew, Chap. II. 17, 18.: with Notes. By the Rev. Charles FORSTER, B.D. Dublin and London, 1827, 8vo.

The professed aim of Mr. Forster, in the publication of these essays, is to lower the modern continental system of biblical interpretation. With this view, in the first essay, he examines, and most satisfactorily refutes, the hypothesis of Father Simon, on the supposed translocation of the twentieth chapter of Genesis. In the second essay, the learned author considers the connection between the prophecy of Jeremiah (xxxi. 15.) with respect to the voice of

18. Dav. Renaldi BULLERII Dissertationum Sacrarum Sylloge. weeping heard in Ramah, and the account given by Saint Matthew Amstelodami, 1750, 8vo.

19. Responses Critiques à plusieurs Difficultés proposées par les Nouveaux Incrédules sur divers Endroits des Livres Saints. Par M. BULLET. Besançon, 1819, 4 vols. 8vo. and 12mo. These volumes were published at different times, many years since: the author of the fourth volume is not known. Many passages of Scripture which were the subject of cavil to Voltaire and the infidels of the last century are here elucidated; and their skeptical objections are shown to be utterly destitute of foundation.

(ii) of the slaughter of the innocents at Bethlehem. His hypothesis is, "that Jeremiah diverted from its proper object to his immediate purpose the prophetic type, Gen. xxxv. 16-19., in the way of accommodation; and that the evangelist, by referring the prediction in Jer. xxxi. 15. to the massacre at Bethlehem for its true fulfilment, has accomplished the final design of the Holy Spirit in permitting the temporary diversion of the foregoing place of Genesis by the prophet; viz. the authoritative reunion of this prophetic type with its real antitype, through the medium of a prophecy, couched in terms sufficiently affecting to do justice to the deeply tragical event, to which it was meant ultimately to be applied."_" "The view, taken by Mr. Forster," of the connection between Jer. xxxi. 15. and Matt. ii., “is, we believe, original; and of Saint Matthew's allusion, will have none (we think), in adeven those, who find difficulty in subscribing to this interpretation mitting its ingenuity, or the ability with which every suggestion 22. Commentatio de Felice, Judææ Procurator. Auctore in its favour is brought forward." (British Critic and Theological Joanne Daniele CLAUDIO. Jenæ, 1737, 4to. Review, vol. i. p. 345.)

20. Joannis BUXTORFII Dissertationes Philologico-Theologicæ, et Abarbanelis aliquot Dissertationes. Basil, 1662, 4to. 21. An Examination of Scripture Difficulties. By William CARPENTER. London, 1828, 8vo.

23. Pauli COLOMESII Observationes Sacræ. Londini, 1688, 12mo.

24. Four Hundred Texts of Holy Scripture, with their corresponding Passages, explained to the understanding of common people, and arranged under the following heads:-1. Texts which appear contradictory. 2. Not to be understood literally. 3. Improperly translated. 4. Better translated otherwise. 5. Requiring explanation. 6. Wrested or perverted. 7. The Parables. The whole compiled with a view to promote religious knowledge, and facilitate the reading of the Divine Writings. By Oliver St. John COOPER, A.M. London, 1791, small 8vo.

25. The Practical Expositor of the more difficult Texts that are contained in the Holy Bible: wherein the dreams in Daniel, and the visions of all the Prophets, and the two mystical Books of the Canticles and the Revelation are all clearly opened. By

Richard COORE, D.D. London, 1683, 8vo.

26. Salomonis DEYLINGII Observationes Sacræ. 1735, 5 vols. 4to.

27. Ambrosii DORHOUT, Animadversiones in Loca Veteris Testamenti. Leovardiæ, 1766, 2 vols. 8vo.

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28. Joannis DOUGHTEI Analecta Sacra, et Nortoni KNATCHBULLII Animadversiones in Libros Novi Testamenti. lodami, 1694, 8vo.

39. C. F. A. FRITSCHE Conjectanea in Novum Testamentum. Specimen I. Lipsiæ, 1825, 8vo.

40. Nicolai FULLERI Miscellaneorum Sacrorum Libri Duo. Lugduni, 1625, 8vo.

41. D. G. GOETZII Variæ Celebriorum Medicorum, Observationes, quibus multa loca Novi Testamenti doctè illustrantur. Altdorf, 1740, 8vo.

Questions of considerable difficulty are in this work briefly but judiciously illustrated.

42. Jo. Jacobi GRIESBACHII Opuscula Academica. Edidit Jo. Philippus Gabler. Jenæ, 1824-25. 2 vols. 8vo.

43. Biblical Notes and Dissertations, chiefly intended to confirm and illustrate the Doctrine of the Deity of Christ: with some Remarks on the Practical Importance of that Doctrine. By Joseph John GURNEY. London, 1830, 8vo.

44. Theodorii HACKSPANII Note Philologico-Theologica in varia et difficilia Veteris Testamenti. Altdorf, 1664, 3 vols. 8vo. 45. A free and impartial Study of the Holy Scriptures recommended; being notes on some particular texts, with discourses and observations on various subjects. By Jos. HALLET, junior. London, 1729. 1732. 1736. 3 vols. 8vo.

Many important topics of Scripture criticism and interpretation are discussed in these volumes. If the reader is not always con

29. DRUSII (Joannis) Animadversionum Libri Duo. Amste- vinced by the arguments of the learned author, he cannot fail of lodami, 1634, 4to.

being pleased with the ingenuity and spirit of candour and piety which pervade them. Those discourses which treat on the evidences of Christianity are peculiarly valuable, for the lucid and forcible reasoning displayed in them. The nature of personal Jesus Christ, is admirably illustrated in two discourses contained in the second volume.

30. Tobie ECKHARDI Observationes Philologicæ ex Aristophanis Pluto. Dictioni Novi Fœderis illustrandæ inservientes. Accedit ejusdem generis Dissertatio, ex Homeri Illiade. Quedlin-identity, in particular, with its application to the resurrection of burgi, 1733, 4to.

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46. Jo. Christ. HARENBERG Otia Gandershemensia Sacra, exponendis Sacris Litteris et Historiæ Ecclesiasticæ dicatæ. Traj. ad Rhen. 1740, 8vo.

47. Danielis HEINSII Exercitationes Sacræ ad Novum Testamentum. Cantabrigiæ, 1640, 4to.

48. Annotata in Loca nonulla Novi Testamenti. Edidit Wessel Albertus van HENGEL. Amstelædami, 1824, 8vo.

The author of this erudite volume is a pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, and also a professor at Amsterdam. The passages which are the subject of his researches are seventeen in number, and among the most difficult which occur in the New Testament. M. van Hengel's method of interpretation is very severe and

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