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GENESIS
108.
ALFORD
(HENRY, Dean of Canterbury. 1810-..1871). The Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus [Ch.
I.—XXV.]: a revised version, with Commentary. Demy 8vo. 12/- Lond., W. Isbister & Co. 1872.
The works of this eminent scholar are
too well known and appreciated to need even a word from us.
109.
BLUNT
(HENRY, M.A.) Genesis [Vol. I. of a Family Exposition of the Pentateuch.
12mo. Lond., Hatchards.
1841]. S. 1/6.
Simple Expositions for family reading. Good, but not brilliant.
110.
BURROUGHS (W. K., M.A.)
Lectures on Genesis. 8vo. Dub., 1848.
Useful to grocers and buttermen. Worth nothing to students.
111.
BUSH
(GEORGE. Prof. of Heb. and Orient.
Lit.,
New York
).
Notes on Genesis. 2 vols., small 8vo.
New York
, 1852. Reprinted in London in 1 vol., 8vo. S. 5/-
Bush has in the most
barefaced manner taken copious verbatim extracts from Andrew Fuller, without
acknowledgment, and he has also plagiarized Lawson on Joseph
by wholesale, without even mentioning his name. For such a scholar to be
guilty of wholesale plunder is inexcusable. It is one of the worst cases of
robbery we have ever met with, and deserves a far stronger denunciation
than our gentle pen and slender space will permit.
112.
CALVIN (JOHN).
Genesis, translated by Tho. Tymme. Black
letter. 4to. Lond.,
1578. 9/-
Participates in the general
excellencies of Calvin's works.
Can be read at Here
113.
CANDLISH
(ROBERT SMITH, D.D.) Lectures. New edition. 2 vols., 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., Adam Black. 1842.
We venture to characterize this as
THE work upon Genesis, so far as
lectures can make up an exposition; we have greatly profited by its
perusal. It should be in every Biblical library.
114.
CLOSE (FRANCIS, D.D., A.M., Dean of
Carlisle
).
Historical Discourses. 12mo. Lond.,
1828. S. 2/6.
A course of smoothly-flowing, respectable, quiet, evangelical sermons.
Nobody could be so wicked as to call them sensational.
115.
COGHLAN (C. L.) Genesis and St. Matthew. 2 vols., 8vo. 1832. 3/6.
Consists entirely of parallel
and illustrative passages of Scripture printed in full; it is superseded by
the Commentary Wholly Biblical.
116.
CUMMING (JOHN, D.D., F.R.S.E.) Scripture Readings on Genesis.
Small 8vo. Lond., J. F.
Shaw. 1853. S. 2/-
Dr. Cummings works are
not very original, but his style is flowing, his teachings are always
evangelical, and he puts other men's thoughts into pleasing language.
117.
DAWSON (ABRAHAM). New
Translation of Genesis [
I.
—XVII.],
with Notes. 4to. Lond.,
1763. 2/6. Tainted with infidelity. A writer of the Geddes school.
118.
DIMOCK (HENRY). Notes. 4to.
Gloucester
, 1804. 2/-. to 4/-
Chiefly taken up with the various readings of Hebrew MSS. The young student
will not value it. The same author has written on Exodus and the Prophets.
119.
FRANKS (JAMES, A.M.) Sacred
Literature; or, Remarks on Genesis. 8vo.
Halifax
, 1802. S. 2/- to 4/-
This writer collected notes from various authors. As the sources from which
he drew his extracts are within reach, we can select for ourselves.
120.
FULLER (ANDREW, 1754—1815). Expository Discourses on Genesis. One small
vol., 1/6. (Also in Fuller's Works.)
Weighty, judicious, and full of
Gospel truth. One of the very best series of discourses extant upon
Genesis, as Bush also thought.
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121.
GIBBENS (NICHOLAS). Questions
and Disputations concerning Holy Scripture. Genesis. 4to. 1602. 3/-
In his own fashion this antique writer tries to answer curious questions
which are suggested by Genesis. His day is over.
122.
GREENFIELD
(WILLIAM, M.R.A.S. Editor of the
Comprehensive Bible). Genesis in English and Hebrew, with an
Inter-linear Translation, Notes, and Grammatical Introduction. 8vo. 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.
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123.
GROVES
(HENRY CHARLES, M.A.) Commentary on Genesis, for readers of the English
version. Small 8va. Land.
and Camb., Macmillan
& Co. 1861. S. 2/- to 6/-
Physical science, the discoveries of travellers, and the results of
criticism, so far as they bear upon Genesis, are here brought within the
reach of the general reader.
124.
HARWOOD (T.) Annotations. 8vo. Lond., 1789. 1/6.
The author professed to offer his work with great diffidence, and he had
just cause to do so: he had better have burned his manuscript.
125.
HAWKER
(JOHN, M.A.) Bible Thoughts in Quiet Hours. Genesis. Small Cr. 8vo. 3/- Lond., Yapp. 1873.
Deeply spiritual reflections, not without learning and critical power. The
preacher will find here many hints for sermons.
126.
HEAD (F. A.) The World and its
Creator. Cr. 8vo. Lond.,
1847. 2/-
One of the many good books which from lack of vigor are only "born to die.”
127.
HUGHES
(GEORGE, B.D., Puritan, 1603—1667). Analytical Exposition of Genesis, and of XXIII. chapters
of Exodus. Folio. 1672. 10/6 to 15/-
The deductions which Hughes draws
from the text are of the nature of homiletical hints, and for this reason
he will be a treasure to the minister. He belongs to the noble army of
Puritans.
128.
JACOBUS
(MELANCTHON W., Professor of Biblical
Literature,
Alleghany
,
U.S.
). Notes. 2
vols. sm. 8vo.
New York
, 1866. S. 8/-
A very valuable work, in which
Colenso is boldly met and answered. It contains much Gospel teaching, and
aids the preacher greatly. Not easily to be obtained. It ought to be
reprinted.
129.
JERVIS-WHITE-JERVIS
(JOHN) Genesis: a New Translation collated with the Samaritan, Septuagint,
and Syriac, with Notes, 8vo. 12/-
Lond., Bagsters 1852. S. 5/-
Brings out very vividly the oriental character of Genesis, and although we
cannot reconcile ourselves to Abh-rauhaum,
Is'hauk, and Y'aakobh, and find it hard to believe in Saurauh and Haughaur, we have been glad of the
light which the East and its languages have here afforded.
130.
JUKES
(ANDREW). Types of Genesis. 8vo. 7/6. Lond.,
Longmans, 1858. S. 3/6.
In many places far too forced, and therefore to be read with caution; but
in its own spiritualizing way very masterly. Jukes dives deep.
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131.
LANGE'S
COMMENTARY edited by Dr. Schaff. Vol. 1. Commentary on
Genesis. Imp. 8vo., 21/-; or to subscribers, 15/- Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1868.
The best of the series, and in all
respects beyond price.
Refer to links under number 42
132.
MACKINTOSH (C.
H.). Notes on Genesis. By C. H. M. 12mo. Second Edition. 2/6. Lond., G. Morrish. 1858.
Precious and edifying' reflections
marred by peculiarities.
Part
1
Part
2
133.
MACGREGOR
(SIR C., BART., M.A.) Notes for Students in Divinity. Part 1. [Chap.
i.-xi.] 8vo. Lond.,
Parker. 1853. S. 3/-
Contains a great deal of learning, of small use to the preacher. Many
curious and knotty points which arise in the first eleven chapters of
Genesis are discussed with considerable ability.
134.
MURPHY
(JAMES G., LL.D.,Professor of Hebrew,
Belfast
).
Commentary on Genesis, with a New Translation. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark.
1863. S. 5/6.
"A work of massive scholarship,
abounding in rich and noble thought, and remarkably fresh and
suggestive."—Evangelical Mag.
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135.
OSBURN
(WILLIAM).
Israel
in
Egypt
; or,
the Books of Genesis and Exodus illustrated by existing Monuments. Small
8vo. 5/-Lond., Seeleys.
1856. S. 2/-Not a Commentary; but a volume full of interest, which should
be studied by all who would understand this portion of history.
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136.
PAUL (WILLIAM, A.M.) Analysis
and Critical Interpretation of the Hebrew Text, preceded by a Hebrew
Grammar. 8vo. Edinb. and Lond. W. Blackwood & Sons. 1852. S. 8/-
Designed to promote the study of Hebrew. Not a comment, but rather a
grammatical exercise. Useful to students of the sacred tongue.
137.
PRESTON
(THEODORE, M.A.)
Phraseological Notes on the Hebrew Text. 8vo. Lond., 1853. S. 4/-.
Intended to explain and illustrate the most remarkable peculiarities and
anomalies of matter, style, and phrase in the Book of Genesis. It may
interest Hebraists, but can little aid the preacher.
138.
SIBTHORPE (RICHARD WALDO, B.D.)
Genesis, with Brief Observations. Imp. 8vo. Lond., 1835. S. 2/6. Mere platitudes. Paper spoiled.
139.
TURNER
(SAMUEL H., D.D., Prof.
Columbia
Call.
,
New York
): A
companion to Genesis. 8vo.
New York
, 1851. S. 4/6.
In Horne's Introduction we read:—"Though not designed to be a Commentary, this valuable work
furnishes the Biblical student with abundant aid for the exact and literal
interpretation of the Book of Genesis."
140.
WARNER (RICHARD). Exposition.
12mo. Lond., Longmans.
1840. S. 2/-
Common-place remarks; intended to be used at family worship. Likely to send
the servants to sleep.
141.
WHATELEY
(WILLIAM). Prototypes; or, the Primarie Precedent Presidents out of the
Booke of Genesis. Shewing the Good and Bad Things they Did and Had.
Practically adapted to our Information and Reformation. Folio. Lond., 1640. 5/6.
A queer old book. The oddity of the title is borne out by the singularity
of the matter. It does not expound each verse; but certain incidents are
dwelt upon.
142.
WILLET
(ANDREW. 1562—1621). Hexapla. A sixfold Exposition of Genesis. Folio.
1605. 5/- to 8/-
This work is called by its author a Hexapla, because he treats his subject under six heads, giving "a sixfold use
of every chapter, showing, 1. The method, or argument, 2. The divers
readings, 3. The explanation of difficult questions and doubtful places. 4.
The places of doctrine. 5. Places of confutation. 6. Moral
observations." Willet
is tedious reading; his method hampers him. In all his Commentaries he
lumbers along in his six-wheeled wagon.
143.
WRIGHT (C. H.H.) Book of
Genesis in Hebrew, with various
Readings
,
Notes, &c. 8vo. 5/- Lond., Williams & Norgate. S. 3/6.
Intended to assist the student who has mastered the elements of Hebrew
Grammar to acquire a better knowledge of that language. Rather a class-book
than a Commentary.
GENESIS—EARLY CHAPTERS,
AND PATRIARCHS
144. BONAR (HORATIUS,
D.D.) Earth's Morning; or, Thoughts on Genesis. 12mo. 5/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1875.
An exposition of the first six
chapters only. The author endeavors "to investigate the meaning of each verse and word;
that, having done so, the exact revelation of God in these may be brought
out, and the spiritual truth evolved." He has in a great measure
attained his object. What more could be said in his praise?
145.
BUNYAN (JOHN). Ten first
chapters of Genesis, and part of the eleventh. [In Bunyan's Works.] Complete works, S.
30/-
Allegorical and spiritual. Bunyan's
characteristics are very prominently manifest.
146.
EDERSHEIM
(ALFRED, D.D.) World before the Flood, and History of the Patriarchs. Small
sq. 8vo. 2/6. Lond.,
Religious Tract Society. 1875.
The author has mainly aimed at giving instruction to the Sunday School
Teacher, and the Bible Class Student. He may be read with profit by
students of a higher grade. The work is not a Commentary, but is full of
instruction.
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147.
HENRY
(PHILIP, M.A. 1631—1696). Exposition of the first eleven chapters of
Genesis. 18mo. Lond.,
1839. S. 1/-
Interesting as the exposition of Matthew
Henry's father, taken down from his lips at family prayer by
Matthew, his son. This probably suggested the famous Commentary.
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it Here (4.7 MB)
148.
HURDIS (JAMES). Select Critical
Remarks upon the English version of the first ten chapters of Genesis. 8vo.
Lond., 1793. 2/-
" Judicious observations"; but it is so easy to be judicious. Unimportant.
149.
LUTHER
(MARTIN). On the first five chapters of Genesis, translated by Dr. Henry
Cole. 8vo. Edinb., 1858.
S. 5/6.
Cole made a choice
selection. Luther left four volumes upon Genesis in Latin. How these
Reformers worked!
150.
MACDONALD
(D.) Creation and the Fall. The first three chapters of Genesis. 8vo. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 12/-
"We do not hesitate to designate this volume as the most complete
examination of the literature and the exegesis of the Creation and the Fall
which has appeared in
England
."—Journal of Sacred Literature.
151.
NEEDLER (BENJAMIN). Expository
Notes, with Observations, towards the opening of the five first chapters of
Genesis. Small 8vo. Lond.,
1655. 3/-
Needler was one of the
eminent divines who took part in the famous Morning Exercises. The little
work is a curiosity, but nothing more.
152.
ROSSE (ALEXANDER). Exposition
of the fourteen first chapters of Genesis. 8vo. Lond., 1626. 4/6.
A very scarce catechism by that Scotch divine who is mentioned in Hudibras in the lines—
"There was an ancient sound philosopher
That had read Alexander Ross over."
153.
WHITE
(John, M.A. A Puritan Divine,
called" The Patriarch of
Dorchester
."
Died 1648.) The Three First Chapters of Genesis. Folio. 1656.
7/- to 10/6.
A folio upon three chapters! There were giants in those days. Manton says, "To speak of the
worth of the author is needless, his praise being already in all the
churches," and he adds that he had been greatly refreshed by the
perusal of this book.
154.
WILLIAMS
(Isaac, B.D.) Beginning of Genesis, with Notes. Sm. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Rivingtons. 1861.
A very remarkable work by a high
churchman, opening up in a masterly manner the mystical teachings of the
early chapters of Genesis. To be read cum grano salis.
['The following works are placed in chronological order.]
155.
BONNET
(L.) The Exile from
Eden
;
Meditations on the Third Chapter of Genesis, translated from the French, by
Rev. W. Hare. Small 8vo. Lond.,
1839. S. 5/-
After the French manner. In nine meditations the salient points in the
all-important story of the Fall are touched upon. One of the best separate
treatises upon the subject.
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156.
OLMSTEAD (J., American.) Noah and his Times. 2/. Edinb., Collins.
One of the dreariest works ever written. We have often wondered why it was
reprinted, or even printed at all It is as dry as Noah in the ark.
157.
BLUNT
(HENRY, A.M.) Twelve Lectures on the History of Abraham. 12mo. 5/6.
Eight Lectures on the History of Jacob. 4/6. Lond., Hatchards. 1842. S. 1/6 each.
Like the rest of this author's lectures. Good, plain addresses.
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158.
SHUTE
(JOSIAS, B.D. "Above
three-and-thirty years Rector of St.
Mary, Woolnoth.") Sarah and Hagar; or, Genesis xvi. opened
in Twenty Sermons. Folio. 1649. 5/-
In shape, the editor tells us, "this book is somewhat slender, like
the encouragements of learning." He informs us that the author was
"one of the five famous brother-preachers, somewhat like the five
fingers on the right hand of fellowship;" and that Chrysostom did so much lie in his
bosom that he became like him in his flowing style and golden eloquence. He
writes like a learned man, and treats the Scriptures as if "each book
were a course, each chapter a Benjamin's mess, and every verse a morsel of
the food of angels."
159.
BOUCHIER
(BARTON, M.A.) History of Isaac. 12mo. Lond.,
Houlston. S. 2/-
A charming book, in Bouchier's
gracious style.
160.
ROLLINSON (Francis, B.D.)
Twelve Prophetical Legacies; or, Twelve Sermons upon Jacob's Last Will,
recorded in the 45th chapt, of Genesis. 4to., Lond., 1612. Scarce. Hardly to be priced. Say 5/-
Old-fashioned learning, and singular remarks; its rarity is no great
calamity.
161.
CUMMING
(JOHN, D.D.,F.R.S.E.) The Last of the Patriarchs; or, Lessons from Life of
Joseph. Sm. 8vo. 1856. S. 2/-
Fitted for popular reading: ministers need more thought.
162.
GIBSON (T.) Lectures on Joseph.
8vo. Lond., 1848. 1/-
Very respectable sermons, bringing out the gospel of Joseph's history.
163.
LAWSON (GEORGE, D.D., 1749—1820). Lectures on Joseph. 2 vols., 12mo. Edinb., 1807 & 1812. 4/-
Dr. Lawson had a fertile mind, and a
heart alive both to the human and divine side of truth. He writes with
pleasing simplicity of style. One of the highest compliments to this book
is found in the fact that a distinguished American scholar issued much of
it as his own.
164.
SMITH
(THORNLEY). History of Joseph viewed in connection with the Antiquities of
Egypt, and the times in which he lived. Cr. 8vo. 4/-Edinb., W. Oliphant. 1875.
"Written under the full light of
the most recent archecological discoveries, modern scholarship, and
theological science, it is THE book on the subject. Now we have it, we cannot dispense with
it."—Homilist.
165.
WARDLAW
(RALPH, D.D.) Life of Joseph and the Last Years of Jacob. 12mo. 1845. S. 2/3.
Wardlaw, though rather wordy, is always instructive.
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