Vol 04 - PENTATEUCH AND OTHER HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.
PENTATEUCH AND OTHER HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.
72 AINSWORTH (HENRY), Annotations on the Pentateuch (See also No. 66). 4to. I616. 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 Though old, not out of date.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 I610). In Babington’s Works, folio, 1622. there are “Certaine plain, brief, and comfortable notes” upon the five books of Moses. Whole works 2o/.
,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., x847. [Only extends from Genesis to Esther.] S. 1o/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. I711 — 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.
BIBLE TEACHINGS; or, Remarks on Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus. With Recommendatory Preface by Rev. W. B. Mackenzie. 8vo. Lond., x855. 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 x843). Family Exposition of Pentateuch. x844. 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 TIlE 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, x872 and x873. 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., x789. 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.”
S:’ 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 8:1-20 vo. 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.
GEDDES (ALEXANDER, LL.D. — ,4 Roman Catholic divine. — 1737
— 18o2.) —Translation from corrected texts with various Readings and Notes. [‘Genesis to Ruth only published.] 3 vols, 4to., 1792 — I8oo, 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. 18o1 — 1849). Pentateuch. Translated by the Rev. Henry Downing. Demy 8vo., 1o/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 HAVERNICK (Dr. H. A. Ch.) Historico-Critical Introduction to the Penta- teuch. Translated by A. Thomson, A.M. Edinb., Clark. x85o. 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., I847. 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., x845. 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 1:1-17 o/6. 3- Numbers and Deuteronomy 1:1-46 o/6. Camb.;
Macmillan, x857, etc. 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, etc. [Anon.] Folio, Lond., I748. S. 6/-
Published anonymously. Mainly a compilation, in which more industry was shown in the collection than discretion in the selection.
KALISCH (M.M., Ph.D.) Historical and Critical Commentary on the Old Testament; with a New Translation. 8vo. Vol. I.
Genesis 18:1-33/-; or, adapted for the general reader, 12/- Vol. II.
Exodus 15:1-27/-, 12/- Vol. III. Leviticus, part 1, 15/-, 8/’-
Vol. IV. Leviticus, part 2, 15/-, 8/. Lond., Longmans. x858. 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. x864. A work for the learned. It has received the highest commendations from competent scholars. But it is somewhat dull and formal 9:: 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 17o3).
Five Books of Moses. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., x694. 4/. Of no importance: a chip in the porridge: mild as a modem bishop.
94 KINGSLEY (CHARLES, M.A., Cotton of Westminster. Diea x875). The Gospel of the Pentateuch. Ix8 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.
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.
$,8 PARKER (SAMUEL, son of Bp. Samuel Parker). Bibliotheca Biblica; a Commentary gathered out of the writings of fathers and ecclesiastical historians, etc. [Anonymous.] 5 vols., 4to. Oxf, 1720, etc. [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, etc. 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.
ROBERTSON (JAMES, A.M.) Clavis Pentateuchi. Analysis of the Hebrew words in the Pentateuch, with Notes. Reprinted, edited by Kinghorn, at Norwich, I824. 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.
SAURIN (JAMES. 1677~I730). Dissertations on the most memorable events of the Bible. [Vol. I., The Books of Moses, was all ever published in English. Folio. Zonal., 1723]. S. 5/’
More eloquent than accurate. Florid rather than solid.
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., x87o. 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.
Song of Solomon 5:1-16 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 ?
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. 1o/- A singular combination of family prayers, essays and notes, by an able but singular writer.
1o7 WRIGHT (ABRAHAM). A Practical Commentary, wherein the Text of every Chapter is Practically expounded, in a way not usually trod by Commentators. Folio. x662. 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. I8IO-..I87I). The Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus [Ch. I. — XXV.]: a revised version, with Commentary. Demy 8vo. x2/- Lond., W. Isbister & Co. x872. 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 8:1-22 vo. 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 2:1-25 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., I578. 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. x842.
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. ix4 CLOSE (FRANCIS, D.D., A.M., Dean of Carlisle). Historical Discourses.
I2mo. Lond., I828. S. 2/6. A course of smoothly-flowing, respectable, quiet, evangelical sermons.
Nobody could be so wicked as to call them sensational.
IX5 COGHLAN (C. L.) Genesis and St. Matthew 2:1-23 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. x x6 CUMMING (JOHn, D.D., F.R.S.E.) Scripture Readings on Genesis. Small 8vo. Lond., J. F. Shaw. x853. 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.
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117 DAWSON (ABRAHAM). New Translation of Genesis [I. — XVII.], with Notes. 4to. Land., x763. 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, x8c/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.
12o 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 4:1-26; Genesis 5:1-32; Genesis 6:1-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22; Genesis 9:1-29; Genesis 10:1-32; Genesis 11:1-32; Genesis 12:1-20; Genesis 13:1-18; Genesis 14:1-24; Genesis 15:1-21; Genesis 16:1-16 o2. 3/- In his own fashion this antique writer tries to answer curious questions which are suggested by Genesis. His day is over.
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.
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.
I24 HARWOOD (T.) Annotations. 8va. Land., 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. l25 HAWKER (JoHn, M.A.) Bible Thoughts in Quiet Hours.
Genesis. Small Cr. 8va. 3/- Lond., Yapp. x873.
Deeply spiritual reflections, not without learning and critical power. The preacher will find here many hints for sermons.
1:26 HEAD (F. A.) The World and its Creator. Cr. 8va. Land., x847. 2/.
One of the many good books which from lack of vigor are only “born to die.”
:27 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, I866. 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 8:1-22 vo. 7/6. Land., Long- roans, x858. 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., 2I/-; 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. I858.
Precious and edifying’ reflections marred by peculiarities.
133 MACGREGOR (Sin 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. 1o/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.
OSBURN (WILLIAM). Israel in Egypt; or, the Books of Genesis and Exodus illustrated by existing Monuments. Small 8vo. 5/-Land., Seeleys. x856. S. 2/- Not a Commentary; but a volume full of interest, which should be studied by all who would understand this portion of history.
PAUL (WILLIAM, A.M.) Analysis and Critical Interpretation of the Hebrew Text, preceded by a Hebrew Grammar. 8vo. Edinb. and Land. W.
Blackwood & Sons. I852. S. 8/-
Designed to promote the study of Hebrew. Not a comment, but rather a grammatical exercise. Useful to students of the sacred tongue.
GENESIS — EARLY CHAPTERS, AND PATRIARCHS.
137 PRESTON (THEODORE, M.A.) Phraseological Notes on the Hebrew Text.
8vo. Zonal., I853. 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.
I38 SIBTHORPE (RICHARD WALDO, B.D.) Genesis, with Brief Observations.
Imp. 8vo. /,and., I835. S. 2/6.
Mere platitudes. Paper spoiled.
I39 TURNER (SAMUEL H., D.D., Prof. Columbia Call., New York): A companion to Genesis 8:1-22 vo. New York, I85r. 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.”
14o WARNER (RICHARD). Exposition. I2mo. Lond., Longmans. 184o.
S. 2/- Common-place remarks; intended to be used at family worship. Likely to send the servants to sleep.
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., x64o. 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. 16o5. 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, etc. 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.