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COMMENTARIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT

[See also under Whole Bible Nos. I—65. In many cases the New Testament may be had separately.]

  1. ALFORD (HENRY, D.D., Dean of Canterbury). The Greek Testament; with a Critically Revised Text, &c. 4 vols., 8vo. £5 2s. Lond., 1856—61. Rivingtons, and G. Bell & Sons.

    Vol. 4 Hebrews to Revelation (114MB)

  2.     "    "     The New Testament for English Readers. 4 parts. 8vo. f2 14s. 6d.

    Rivingtons, and G. Bell and Sons. 1872. (See page 18). 8c}

  3.     "    "     The New Testament Authorized Version 'Revised. Long Primer, Cr. 8vo., 6/-; Brevier, Fcap. 8vo., 3/6; Nonp. Sm. 8vo., I/6. Rivingtons, and Isbister & Co.

  4.     "    "     How to Study the New Testament. Part 1, Gospels and Acts; Part 2, Epistles (first section); Part 3, Epistles (second section) and Revelation. Sm. 8vo. 3/6 each. Lond., W. Isbister & Co. 1868.

    All critics speak of Alford with respect, though they consider that something better than his Greek Testament is still needed. He is, for the present at any rate, indispensable to the student of the original. With some faults, he has surpassing excellencies. We specially commend 892 to the careful reading of young ministers.

  5. ASH (EDWARD, M.D.) Notes and Comments on the New Testament. 3 vols. Sm. 8vo. Lond., 1849—50. Remarks such as any plain, thoughtful reader would make offhand.

    Vol.1 Matthew  to John (8.5 MB)
    Vol. 2 Acts to Ephesians (7.8 MB)

  6. BARNES (ALBERT). Notes on the New Testament. Blackie's edition, x I vols., Post 8vo. £: 14s. 6d. Routledge's edition, 10 vols, £1.

    Everybody has this work, and therefore can judge for himself, or we would both commend and criticize. (See introductory lecture).

    THE GOSPELS – 2 vols

    Vol. 1  (20.7 MB)
    Vol. 2  (21.2 MB)
    ACTS  (19.5 MB)
    ROMANS (13.1 MB)
    1 CORINTHIANS  (20.3 MB)
    2 CORINTHIANS  (20.5 MB)
    THESSALONIANS, TIMOTHY, TITUS AND PHILEMON  (23.5 MB)
    HEBREWS  (17.9 MB)
    REVELATION  (24.5 MB)

  7. BAXTER (RICHARD. 1615—1691). Paraphrase on the New Testament, with Notes. 4to., 1685. 8vo., 1810. 4/- or 5/-

    The notes are in Baxter's intensely practical and personal style, and show the hortatory use of Scripture; but they are not very explanatory.

  8. BENGEL (JOHN ALBERT. 1687—1752). Gnomon of the New Testament, translated into English. With Original Notes. 5 vols., Demy 8vo. Subscription price, 31/6. Cheap issue, the 5 vols. bound in 3, 24/-, to subscribers. Edinb, T. & T. Clark. (See also No. 909.)

    See our remarks in the introductory lecture.

    Vol. 1  (46 MB)
    Vol. 2 not available
    Vol. 3  (35 MB)
    Vol. 4  (49 MB)
    Vol. 5 not available

  9. BEZA (THEODORE). Newe Testament, Translated out of Greeke, by Theod. Beza. Sm. fol. Lond., 1596. 25/-

    The compact marginal notes are still most useful. The possessor of this old black letter Testament may think himself happy.

  10. BIBLICAL MUSEUM (The). A complete Commentary on an Original Plan. By James Camper Gray. 5 vols., Cr. 8vo. 4/6 each. Lond., Elliot Stock. 1871-3.

    Most helpful in suggesting divisions, and furnishing anecdotes. Multum in parvo. Our opinion of it is very high. It is not critical, but popular. The author has used abbreviations in order to crowd in as much matter as possible. (See No. 5.)
     
  11. BLOOMFIELD (SAMUEL THOMAS, D.D.) The Greek Testament, with English Notes; chiefly original. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1841 8/6 to 14/-

  12.     "    "     Additional Annotations on the New Testament. 8vo. Lond., 1850. 2/6.

    We frequently get more from Bloomfield than from Alford, though he is not so fashionable. His notes are full of teaching.

  13.     "    "     Recensio Synoptica Annotationis Sacrae; being a Critical Digest of the most important Annotations on the New Testament. 8 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1826. 15/- to 21/-

    [A considerable part of this work was included in recent editions of the editor's Greek New Testament.]

    "It would be impossible to convey to our readers an adequate idea of the mass of information which the learned author has brought to bear upon the numerous passages which he has undertaken to illustrate, and we can safely say, that the enquirer will find very few of which Mr. Bloomfield has not given a complete and satisfactory exposition."—Quarterly Theological Review.

    Vol. 1  (28.4 MB)
    Vol. 2  (27.4 MB)
    Vol. 3  (42.5 MB)
    Vol. 4  (29.8 MB)
    Vol. 5  (33.3 MB)
    Vol. 6 (31.7 MB)
    Vol. 7 (34.9 MB)
    Vol. 8  (35.4 MB)

  14. BOWYER (WILLIAM, F.S.A. 1699—1777). Critical Conjectures and Observations on the New Testament. From various authors. 4to. Lond., 1812. 2/6.

    According to Orme, the best that can be said for these conjectures is, that they are ingenious; but who wants conjectures at all?

  15. BOYS (JOHN, D.D., Dean of Canterbury. 1571—1625). Exposition of the Dominicall Epistles and Gospels used in our English Liturgie throughout the whole yeere. Folio. Lond., 1638. 14/-

    Racy, rich, and running over. We marvel that it has not been reprinted. English churchmen ought not to leave such a book in its present scarcity, for it is specially adapted for their use. Boys, is all essence. What a difference between the John Boys of 1638 and the Thomas Boys of 1827! Note well the name.

  16. BOYS (THOMAS, M.A.) The New Testament, with a plain exposition for the use of families. 4to. Lond., 1827. 5/-

    Ordinary readers might be benefited by the practical observations and evangelical applications and exhortations; but students do not require this Boys' exposition.

  17. BURKITT (WILLIAM. 1650—1703). Expository Notes. Numerous editions, folio, 4to., and 8vo. Mr. Tegg publishes it in 2 vols., 8vo. 15/- S. 5/- to 8/-(See introductory lecture).

    We liked Burkitt better when we were younger. He is, however, a homely and spiritual writer, and his work is good reading for the many.

    Vol. 1  (52.5 MB)
    Vol. 2  (58.9 MB)

  18. CHALMERS (THOMAS, D.D., LL.D.) Sabbath Scripture Readings. Posthumous Works, vol. IV. (See No. 11).

    The readings are not upon every portion of Scripture, neither can they be viewed as a full exposition of any part thereof.  They are precious fragments of immortal thought.

    Download it Here  (8.9 MB)

  19. CHRYSOSTOM. Homilies on Matthew, 3 vols., 36/-; John, 2 vols., 24/6; Acts, 2 vols., 21/-; Romans, 1 vol.; 1 and 2 Corinthians, 3 vols., 28/6; Commentaries on Galatians and Homilies on Ephesians, 1 vol.; Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, 1 vol.; Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, 1 vol., 12/- 8vo. Library of the Fathers. Lond.,  J. Parker & Co. The price of the volumes to subscribers is considerably less. Secondhand volumes about 5/-each.

    Enough of solid truth and brilliant utterance will be found here to justify this father's title of "Golden Mouth"; but still all is not gold which fell from his lips, and to modern readers Chrysostom is not so instructive as he was to his own age.

    Matthew vol. 1  (14.3 MB)
    Matthew vol. 2  (16.4 MB)
    Matthew vol. 3  (15.8 MB)
    John vol. 1  (26 MB)
    John vol. 2  (48 MB)
    Acts vol. 1  (38 MB)
    Acts vol. 2  (34 MB)
    Romans   (35 MB)
    Corinthians part 1  (21.3 MB)
    Corinthians part 2  (32 MB)
    2 Corinthians  (18.9 MB)
    Commentary on Galatians and Homilies on Ephesians  (19.2 MB)
    Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonians  (30.3 MB)
    Timothy, Titus and Philemon  (20.4 MB)

  20. CHURTON (EDWARD, M.A.), and JONES (WILLIAM BASIL, M.A.) The New Testament. With a Plain Explanatory Comment. 2 vols., Cr. 8vo. 21/-Lond., Murray.1869. S. 13/6.
    Meant for private or family reading; with brief notes and well-executed engravings. An elegant work.

  21. CRITICAL ENGLISH TESTAMENT, (The). An Adaptation of Bengel's Gnomon, with Notes, showing the Results of Modern Criticism and Exegesis. 3 vols., Cr. 8vo. 6/-each. Lond., Isbister. 1869. S. 9/- to 11/-

    "The editors of this valuable work have put before the Eng1ish reader the results of the labors of more than twenty eminent commentators. Hie who uses the book will find that he is reading Bengel's suggestive 'Gnomon,' modifying it by the critical investigations of Tischendorf and Alford, and comparing it with the exegetical works of De Wette, Meyer, Olshausen, and others, and adding to it also profound remarks and glowing sayings from Trench and Steer."—Evangelical Magazine.

    We have heard this opinion questioned; but with all discounts the book is a good one.

    Vol. 1  (60 MB)
    Vol. 2  (61 MB)

  22. CUMMING (JOHN, D.D.) Sabbath Evening Readings. Issued as follows: The Four Gospels, in 4 vols., 20/-; Acts, 7/-; Romans, 4/6; Corinthians, 5/-; Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians, 6/-; James, Peter, and Jude, 6/-; Revelation, 7/6. Lond., Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co. 1853, &c. S. 2/- each.

    Dr. Cumming is always evangelical, and his style is very attractive. These works are rather for popular reading than for students; but they are good as a whole, and their spirit is excellent. The doctor has written too fast, and borrowed too much; but he interests and edifies.

    Matthew  (11.9 MB)
    Mark  (5.7 MB)
    Luke  (13.3 MB)
    John  (13.7 MB)
    Acts  (13.2 MB)
    Romans  (8.2 MB)
    Corinthians  (10 MB)
    Galatians  (12 MB)
    Colossians and Thessalonians  (8.6 MB)
    Timothy, Titus and Philemon  (5.9 MB)
    Hebrews  (10.5 MB)
    Epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude  (11 MB)

    Revelation
    Vol. 1 (16.6 MB)
    Vol. 2  (16.8 MB)

  23. DALLAS (ALEXANDER, A.M.) The Cottager's Guide to the New Testament. 6 vols. 12mo. Lord., Nisbet. 1839—45. 7/6.

    Six volumes for cottagers! How could they ever buy them? If bought, how could they refrain from sleeping while trying to read them? The "Guide" could be of no possible use to a sensible man, except as an opiate.

  24. DALTON (W., A.M.) Commentary. Edited by Rev. W. Dalton, A.M. 2 vols. 8vo. Lord., Seeleys. 1848. 5/6.

    Not of use to preachers. Prepared for family reading, and mainly taken from Henry and Scott. There are quite enough of these compilations.

  25. DAVIDSON (DAVID). Critical Notes. 2 vols., 18mo. Edinb., 1834. 3/-

    Two small thick volumes: really a pocket commentary. Although the notes are good, the student had better spend his money on larger and better books.

  26. DODDRIDGE (PHILIP, D.D. 1702—1751). Family Expositor; With Critical Notes. Many editions. 6 vols., 4to.; 5 vols. 8vo.; 4 vols. 8vo.; and 1 vol., imp. 8vo., 10/6. Lond, Tegg.

    "The late Dr. Barrington, Bishop of Durham, in addressing his clergy on the choice of books, characterises this masterly work in the following terms :—' I know no expositor who unites so many advantages as Doddridge; whether you regard the fidelity of his version, the fullness and perspicuity of his composition, the utility of his general and historical information, the impartiality of his doctrinal comments, or, lastly, the piety and pastoral earnestness of his moral and religious applications.'" Later interpreters have somewhat diminished the value of this work.

    ACTS (former part)  (37.7 MB)
    ACTS (latter part) TO 1 CORINTHIANS  (37.6 MB)
    2 CORINTHIANS TO 1 TIMOTHY  (33.1 MB)
    TITUS TO REVELATION  (32.3 MB)

  27. ERASMUS (DESIDERUS. 1467—1536). Paraphrase. Black Letter. 2 vols. Folio. Lond., 1548 and 1551.

    This paraphrase was appointed by public authority to be placed in all churches in England, and the clergy were also ordered to read it. The volumes are very rare, and expensive because of their rarity.

  28. GELL (ROBERT, D.D. Died 1665). Gell's Remains; or, Select Scriptures explained, 1 or 2 vols. Folio. Lond., 1676. 7/6 to 10/-

    A queer collection of remarks, criticisms, and fancies, in a huge volume. Baxter called Gell "one of the sect-makers." He was, no doubt, a singular man, an Arminian, and one who had great respect for "the Learned Societie of Astrologers."

  29. GILPIN (WILLAM, A.M. 1724—1804). Exposition of the New Testament. 4to. 1790. Fourth edition. 2 vols. 8vo. 1811. 3/6.

    Half paraphrase, half very free translation. Notes meagre. Useful to buttermen

  30. GIRDLESTONE (CHARLES, M.A.) New Testament. Lectures for Families. 2 vols. 8vo. Lond., 1835. 5/-

    Profitable household reading.
     
  31. GUYSE (JOHN, D.D. 1680—1671). The Practical Expositor. 3 vols., 4to., 1739—52; 6 vols., 8vo., 1775, &c. 8/6 to 15/-

    The day of paraphrases is past. Dr. Guyse was ponderous in style, and we question if at this date he is ever read. Doddridge's Expositor is far better.

  32. HAMMOND (HENRY, D.D.) Paraphrase and Annotations. Folio. Lond., 1675. Works, vol. III. Also in 4 vols., 8vo. Oxf, 1845. 9/- to 12/-

    Though Hammond gives a great deal of dry criticism, and is Arminian, churchy, and peculiar, we greatly value his addition to our stores of biblical information. Use the sieve and reject the chaff.

  33. HEYLYN (John, D.D.) Theological Lectures at Wesminster Abbey; with an Interpretation of the New Testament. 2 vols., 4to. Lond., 1749-61. 4/-

    Five volumes with absolutely nothing in them beyond a spinning out of the text.

  34. KNATCHBULL (SIR NORTON, Bart. Died 1684). Annotations upon some Difficult Texts. 8vo. Camb., 1693. 2/-

    Much valued in its day; but far outdone by more recent critics.
     
  35. LANGE (J.P., D.D.) Translations of the Commentaries of Dr. Lange and his Collaborateurs. 10 vols., imp. 8vo. 21/-, or to subscribers, 15/-each. Edinb., T. & T. Clark.

    See under separate books.

     Refer to links under number 42

  36. LEIGH (SIR EDWARD). See No. 44.

  37. LINDSAY (JOHN). New Testament; with Notes. [Selected from Grotius, Hammond, &c.] 2 vols. folio. Lond., 1736. 4/6.

    A condensation of other writers—very well done.

  38. McCLELLAN (JOHN BROWN, M.A.) New Testament. A New Translation, Analyses, Copious References, and Illustrations from Original Authorities, Harmony of the Gospels, Notes, and Dissertations. In 2 vols., 8vo. Vol. I. The Gospels, with the Harmony. 30/- Lond., Macmillan & Co. 1875. S. 12/-

    This work is what it professes to be, and we need say no more. It is, however, a very expensive luxury at the publishing price.

  39. MAYER (JOHN, D.D.) New Testament. 2 vols., Folio. 1631. 16/- (Refer to introductory lecture.)

  40. MEYER (Dr. H. A. W. Oberconsistorialrath, Hannover). Commentary on the New Testament. Messrs. T. & T. Clark are issuing a Translation of Meyer's Commentary. They have issued Romans, 2 vols.; Galatians, 1 vol.; John's Gospel, 1 vol. Average price to non-subscribers, 10/6 per vol.; subscription price, 21/- for 4 vols. S. 5/- each.

    A very learned Commentary, of which Bp. Ellicott speaks in the highest terms. Meyer must be placed in the first class of scholars, though somewhat lower down in the class than his admirers have held. Apart from scholarship we do not commend him. Alford was certainly no very rigid adherent of orthodoxy, yet he says of Meyer that he is not to be trusted where there is any room for the introduction of rationalistic opinions. Whatever credit may be due to him for accurate interpretation, this is a terribly serious drawback. It is well to be warned.

  41. NEWCOME (WILLIAM, D.D., Abp. of Armagh. 1729—1800). Attempt towards revising our English Translation and Illustrating the Sense by Notes. 2 vols., royal 8vo. Dubl., 1796. 10/-to 13/-

    Newcome     was a critical scholar whose works enjoyed a high repute. Unhappily, the Unitarians brought out an "Improved Version," professedly based upon Newcome's and this led the public to question Newcome's orthodoxy, but there was little reason for doing so. Few of our readers will care for this cold literal interpretation.

  42. PENN (GRANVILLE., F.S.A.) The Book of the New Covenant; being a Critical Revision of the English Version. 8vo. Lond., 1836. 3/6.

  43. "Annotations on the Book of the New Covenant." 8vo. 1837.

  44. "Supplemental Annotations." Lond., 1838.

    These books are too learned for much to be learned from them; perhaps if they had been more learned still they would have been useful.

  45. PLATTS (JOHN). Self-Interpreting Testament. 4 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1827. 7/6.

    A sort of Biblical Commentary. A concordance will answer the purpose.

  46. QUESNELL (PASQUIER. 1634—1719). New Testament. 4vols., 8vo. Lond., 1719—1725. [The Gospels have been reprinted. 3 vols., 12mo. Glasg., 1830. S. 7/6.]
    A sweet and simple French writer who says many good things of a very harmless character.

    Vol. 1  (56 MB)
    Vol. 2  (60 MB)
     
  47. SUMNER (JOHN BIRD, Archbishop of Canterbury). Practical Exposition of the Gospels, Acts, Epistles of Paul, James, Peter, John, and Jude. 9 vols., 8vo. 1833 to 1851. 1/6 to 2/6 per vol.

    Sumner’s Expositions are very mild and can generally be bought very cheap. The public are pretty good judges, and the price indicates the value. The qualities which procure an archbishopric are not such as qualify a man to be an eminent expositor.

  48. TOWNSEND (GEORGE, M.A.) New Testament. Arranged in Chronological Order. Notes. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1838. S. 5/6.

    This harmony has always been in repute; but we confess we like the New Testament best as we find it.

    Vol. 1 only  (23.2 MB)

  49. TROLLOPE (WILLIAM, M.A.) Analecta Theologica. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1830—35. 5/-

    A condensation of the opinions of eminent expositors, very well executed, and useful except so far as superseded by more modern works.

    Vol. 1 (25.7 MB)
    Vol. 2 (25 MB)
     
  50. WALL (WILLIAM, D.D. 1645—1727-8). Brief Notes. 8vo. Lond., 1730. I/6.

    Explains some difficulties, but is far surpassed by other annotators.

  51. WESLEY (JOHN). See No. 62.

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  52. WHEDON (D. D., D.D. Meth. Epis. Ch., America). Popular Commentary. To be completed in 5 vols., cr. 8vo. 5/- each. Hodder & Stoughton.

    Dr. Whedon lacks common sense, and is no expositor. He is furiously anti-calvinistic, and as weak as he is furious.

  53. WHITBY (DANIEL, D.D. 1638—1726). See No. 50. This is a part of Patrick, Lowth, &c.
     
  54. WILSON (WILLIAM, B.D. 1762—1800). Explanation of the New Testament by the early opinions of Jews and Christians concerning Christ. 8vo. Camb., 1838. 3/-

    Follows a deeply interesting line of investigation. It is not a commentary, but is too good to be omitted.

    Download it Here  (32 MB)

  55. WORSLEY (JOHN). Translation, with Notes. 8vo. Lond., 1770. 2/-

    Translation second rate, criticism none, notes very short



  
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