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PSALMS
382. ABBOT (GEORGE). Brief Notes. Being a pithie and clear
opening of the Scope and Meaning of the Text, to the capacitie of the
Weakest. 4to. Lond.,
1651. 5/-
An experimental exposition by a Member of Parliament under the
Commonwealth. Though not of the first order, many of his remarks are good.
Abbot was nephew to the Archbishop of the same name.
383. ALEXANDER (JOSEPH
ADDISON, D.D., Professor of Theology,
Princeton, U.S.) The Psalms
Translated and Explained. 8vo. 8/6.
Edinb.,Andrew Elliot. 1864. S.
5/6.
Occupies a first place among
expositions. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and
cannot be dispensed with.
Vol.
1 (12.6 MB)
Vol.
2 (7.9 MB)
384. ALEXANDER
(WILLIAM HENRY). The Book of Praises. The Psalms, with Notes. Sm. 8vo. Lond., Jackson, Walford &
Hodder. 1867. S. 2/6.
The Notes are mostly from other authors, and are selected with discretion.
They do not appear to have been designed by their collector for use beyond
his own family circle, and they were published after his death by his
friends. We question the wisdom of the publication.
385. AUGUSTINE. Expositions. Translated, with Notes. 6 vols.,
8vo. Oxf, 1847. [In The Library of the Fathers,
published by Messrs. J. Parker & Co., Oxf. and Land.] £3
15s., or to subscribers £2 16s. 6d.
As a Father he is beyond ordinary criticism, or we would venture to say
that he is too frequently mystical, and confounds plain texts. No
theological library is complete without this work, for there are grand
thoughts in it like huge nuggets of Australian gold.
Vol.
1 (16.6 MB)
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2 (13.7 MB)
Vol.
3 (15.9 MB)
Vol.
4 (34.4 MB)
Vol.
5 (17.9 MB)
Vol.
6 (36 MB)
386. BAKER (RICHARD,
D.D.) The Psalms Evangelized. 8vo. 1811. 2/6.
Very pious; but if the work should ever disappear from literature its
absence will not leave a very great gap. Bishop
Horne and Dr. Hawker between them more than cover the space.
387. BARNES (ALBERT).
Notes. 3 vols., post 8vo. 13/6. Lond.,
Edinb., and Glasgow,
Blackie & Sons. 1868.
Thoroughly good. Using these notes
constantly, we are more and more struck with their value. For the general
run of preachers this is probably the best commentary extant.
388. BELLARMINE (ROBERT. Cardinal.
1542-1621:.) A Commentary. Translated from the Latin, by the Ven. John
O'Sullivan, D.D. Sm. 4to. Lond.,
James Duffy. 1866. S. 4/-
Popish, but marvellously good for a Cardinal. He is frequently as
evangelical as a Reformer. He follows the Vulgate text in this comment.
389. BELLET (J. G.)
Short Meditations on the Psalms, chiefly in their Prophetic character. 2/-Lond., W. H. Broom. 1871.
Mere fragments, in a style which we do not admire, which seems to be
peculiar to certain brethren.
Only the initiated can understand what such writers mean.
390. BINNIE (WILLIAM,
D.D.) The Psalms: Their History, Teachings, and Use. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., T. Nelson. 1870.
A highly valuable work. It is not an
exposition, but can readily be used as such, for it possesses a good index
to the passages treated of. Dr. Binnie reviews with great skill and
intense devotion the various sacred poems contained in the Book of Psalms,
and gives the general run and character of each one. His work is unlike any
other, and supplies a great desideratum
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391. BONAR (ANDREW A.) Christ
and his Church in the Book of Psalms. Demy 8vo. 10/6. Lond., Nisbet. 1859.
Of the highest order of merit. The
author does not strain the text, but gives its real meaning. His remarks
are always weighty, spiritual, and suggestive; we only wish there were more
of them. He has cultivated brevity.
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392.
BOUCHIER (BARTON, A.M.) Manna in
the Heart; or, Daily Comments on the Psalms, for the Use of Families. 2
vols., Sm. 8vo. Lond., J.
F. Shaw. 1856. S. 5/-
Among the best books ever written for family reading. Evangelical,
devotional, and expository. Preachers will find good thought here.
393. BURTON (John). The Book
of Psalms in English Verse. Cr. 8vo. 6/-Lond.,
John Shaw & Co. 1871.
The Psalms rhymed in a New Testament spirit: they are better in prose.
394. BUSH (G.) A Commentary on the Book of Psalms. With a new
literal version. 8vo. New York, 1838.
Does not appear to have been reprinted in England.
395. BYTHNER (VICTOR. Died 1670). The Lyre of David; or,
an Analysis of the Psalms, Critical and Practical; to which is added a
Hebrew and Chaldee Grammar. To which are added by the Translator a Praxis
of the first eight Psalms. Translated by the Rev. Thomas Dee, A.B. 8vo.
1836. S. 7/6.
We agree with the statement found in
the Preface of this work: "Nearly two centuries have passed away,
since Bythner, uncertain of its reception, first committed his Lyra to
public light; during:which time, instead of sinking, it has advanced in
estimation,' being admitted by all the learned to be the very best work on
the Psalms in Hebrew. The number of Hebrew radical words is 1867; of these,
1184 occur in the Psalms; it follows then, that a thorough know/edge of the
Psalms very nearly amounts to a thorough knowledge of the language, and
that Bythner's Lyra, in being the best work on the Psalms, must be the best
work on Hebrew in general." Our readers will scarcely need us to add
that Bythner's work is only useful to those who study the Hebrew.
396. CALVIN (JOHN). The
Psalms of David and others, with Commentaries. Translated by Arthur
Golding. 2 vols., 4to. Lond., 1571.
397. " "
A Commentary on the Psalms. Translated. 5 vols., 8vo. Oxf, 1840. S. 7/-
Calvin is a tree whose "leaf
also shall not wither"; whatever he has written lives on, and is never
out of date, because he expounded the word without bias or partiality.
Can be read HERE
398. CARTER (CHARLES. Missionary
to Ceylon).
The Psalms, newly translated from the Hebrew. 12mo. 2/6. Lond., J. Snow. 1869.
The emendations are carefully made by the translator, who has been for many
years engaged upon the Singalese version. A helpful book.
399. CAYLEY (CHARLES. BAGOT., B.A.) The Psalms in Metre. [With
Notes]. 12mo. 6/-Lond.,
Longmans. 1860.
We do not think much of the metrical rendering, which often jars on the
ear. There are a few good notes at the end.
400. CHAMPNEY (H. N.,
ESQ.) A Textual Commentary on the Psalms. Sq. 16mo. 3/- Lond., S. Bagster & Sons. 1852.
S. 1/-
Merely a collection of parallel texts. Make one for yourself.
401. CHANDLER (SAMUEL, D.D.) See No. 283.
402. CLAY (WILLIAM KEATINGE, B.D.) Expository Notes on the Prayer
Book Version of the Psalms. Sm. 8vo. Lond.,
John W. Parker. 1839. S. 2/6.
Commendable in its way, but not important. Most of its matter is to be
found elsewhere.
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403. COLEMAN (JOHN NOBLE, M.A.) Psalterium Messianicum Davidis
Regis et Prophetae. A Revision of the Authorized Version, with Notes,
original and selected; vindicating the prophetic manifestations of Messiah
in the Psalms, &c. Imp. 8VO. 12/-Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1865. S. 5/-
Useful for its quotations from the Fathers and ancient writers. The large
type swells out a small quantity of material to a needless size, and so
puts purchasers to an unnecessary expense.
404. CONANT (THOMAS J.) The Psalms. The Common Version, revised
for the American Bible Union. 4to. 1871. Lond.,
Trubner & Co. S. 4/-
A trustworthy translation with a few notes.
405. CONGLETON (LORD).
The Psalms. A New Version, with Notes. Thick 12mo. Lond., James E. Hawkins. 1875.
The translation is mainly that of Rogers
(No. 464), and the Notes refer the Psalms to historic and prophetic
subjects. We see no use whatever in this production.
406. COWLES (HENRY, D.D.)
The Psalms; with Notes. 8vo. New York, 1872. Worth about 5/-
Always repays for consulting, though
it does not contain much that is new, original, or profound. It might be
reprinted in England,
with the probability of a large sale.
407. CRESSWELL (DANIEL, D.D., F.R.S.) Psalms of David, according
to the Book of Common Prayer; with Notes. Sm. 8vo. Lond., Rivingtons. 1843. S. 2/-The
explanatory notes are neither prolix nor commonplace, but show much clear
insight. They are deservedly held in esteem.
408. CRITICAL TRANSLATION (A) of the Psalms, in Metre. Cr. 8vo.
5/6. Lond., S. Bagster
& Sons.
The author has labored hard to arrive at the correct meaning of the Hebrew,
and to versify it. The
work is very carefully done, but few preachers can afford to spend their
money on a book of this kind.
409. DALLAS (ALEXANDER
ROBERT C., M.A.) The Book of Psalms arranged in Daily Portions for
Devotional Reading. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond.,
Nisbet & Co. 1860. S. 1/6.
A new arrangement: the old one is good enough for us.
410. DARBY (J. N.)
Practical Reflections. Cr. 8vo. Lond, R. A. Allen. 1870.
Too mystical for ordinary minds. If the author would write in plain English
his readers would probably discover that there is nothing very valuable in
his remarks.
411. DE BURGH (WILLIAM, A.M.) Commentary; Critical, Devotional,
and Prophetical. 2 vols., 8vo. 28/- Dublin,
Hodges, Smith & Co. 1860. S. 12/6.
A second-advent interpreter; and one of the best of his class. Highly
esteemed by those who are enthusiastic upon prophetical subjects.
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412. DELITZSCH (FRANZ). Commentary on the Psalms. 3 vols. 10/6
each. Edinb, T. & T.
Clark. 1871. S. 5/- each.
Thoroughly learned, but wants unction. Not adapted for common readers, but
scholars will prize it greatly. The
Princeton Review says of it: "We commend this commentary
as a valuable aid to preachers and exegetes in elucidating the
Psalms."
Vol.
1 (32 MB)
Vol. 2 - not available
Vol.
3 (30 MB)
413. DICKSON (DAVID. Professor of Divinity in the University of Edinb,
1583—1662). A brief explanation of the Psalms. 3 vols., 8vo. Lond., 1655. Reprinted in 2 vols.,
12mo. Glasg., 1834. 3/-to
6/-
A rich volume, dropping fatness.
Invaluable to the preacher. Having read and re-read it, we can speak of its
holy savor and suggestiveness. We commend it with much fervor.
414. DIMOCK (H.)
Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Book of Psalms, &c. 4to. 1791.
3/-
The notes mainly concern the various readings, and exhibit considerable
learning; but we do not think much of a homiletical kind can be got out of
them.
415. DUNWELL (FRANCIS. HENRY., B.A.) Parochial Lectures on the
Psalms, from the Fathers of the Primitive
Church. 8vo. Lond., J. H. Parker. 1855. 3/6.
This author spiritualizes far too much. His metaphors are overdone.
416. EDWARDS (JOSEPH,
M.A.) Devotional Exposition. 8vo. Lond.,
1850. 1/6.
A paraphrase of no great value. Even Masters of Arts may fail.
417. EDWARDS (T.) New
Translation, with Notes, &c. 8vo. Lond.,
1755.
The writer was an able man, but his book is of small worth.
418. EWART (J.,A.M.) Lectures
on the Psalms. 3 vols., 8vo. Lond.,1826.
5/-
The author was a Presbyterian Minister of the time of the Pretender, and we
suspect that he was a high and dry Moderate. His comments were given at the
public reading of the Scriptures, and although destitute of spirituality
and Gospel clearness, they are not without a measure of originality.
419. EXTON (RICHARD
BRUDENELL). Sixty Lectures on the Psalms. as appointed to be read in the
Services of the Church of England. 8vo. Lond.,
1847. 3/-
Very poor and prosy. We pity the hearer who sat out these sixty lectures.
420. FENTON (THOMAS, M.A.) Annotations on Job and Psalms, from
several Commentators. 8vo. Lond.,
1732. 3/-
The Annotations are choice, but will be found in easily accessible works.
421. FENWICK (GEORGE, B.D.) Thoughts on the Hebrew Titles of the
Psalms, &c. 8vo. Lond.,
1749. 6/-
The Psalter in its original form . . . with Arguments
422. " "
and Notes. [Anon.] 8vo. Lond.,
1789. 3/-
These two works are praiseworthy in design, but they are too fanciful.
423. FORBES
(GRANVILLE) The Voice of God in the Psalms. Cr. 8vo. 6/6. Lond., Macmillan. S. 3/6.
Sermons by a Northamptonshire Rector of the Broad School.
They do not strike us as being anything very wonderful; certainly "The
Voice of God" is not remarkably audible in them.
424. "FOUR
FRIENDS." The Psalms of David Chronologically arranged, with Notes. By
Four Friends. Cr. 8vo. 8/6. Lond.,
Macmillan. 1867.
Here the Psalms are thrust out of their usual order, and treated after the
manner of the Broad
School of thought. We
do not attach any great value to this production. With some persons
perversity passes for profundity, and if a man differs from everybody else
they are persuaded that he must be an original genius: the "four
friends" will stand high in the esteem of such critics. We neither
believe in their chronology, their theology, nor their philology.
425. FRENCH (WILLIAM, D.D.) and SKINNER (GEORGE, M.A.)
Translation, with Notes. 8vo. Lond.,
Parker. 1842. 2/6.
A version held in high esteem. Notes very short.
426. FRY (JOHN, B.A.) A Translation and Exposition of the Psalms,
on the principles adopted in the posthumous work of Bishop Horsley; viz.,
that those sacred oracles have for the most part an immediate reference to
Christ and to his first and second advents. 8vo. Lond., Hamilton, Adams & Co.
1842. 5/-
Fry follows Bishop Horsley
and looks much to the second advent. The work is not fair either as a
translation, or as an exposition. It is useful in its own direction, as
showing how a peculiar theory has been supported by an able man; but it
must not be implicitly relied upon.
427. FYSH (FREDERIC, M.A.) A Lyrical, Literal Version [with
Notes]. 2 vols., 12mo. Lond.,
Seeleys. 1851. 2/6.
A valuable literal version. Notes scant, but scholarly.
Vol.
2 only (2.2 MB)
428. GEDDES
(ALEXANDER, LL.D. A Raman Catholic
divine. 1737— 1802). New Translation, with Various Readings and Notes.
geo. Lond., 1807. 3/-
This is said to be "a careful rendering, aiming at the primary meaning
of the psalmists." Dr. Henderson
speaks of Geddes as
flagrantly disfiguring his Biblical labors with profanity. He was a singular
mixture of Romanist and free-thinker.
429.
GOOD (JOHN MASON, M.D., F.R.S.) Historical Outline of the Book
of Psalms. Edited by the Rev. John Mason Neale, B.A. Lond., W. H. Dalton. 1842. 3/-
This is not a commentary, but may be
regarded as an introduction to the work next mentioned, by the same author.
Historical light is frequently the very best which can be cast upon a
passage, and Dr. Good has known how to apply it. He may sometimes be thought
fanciful, but he is never really speculative, and he almost always says
something worth noting.
430. GOOD (J. M.) The
Book of Psalms; a New Translation, with Notes. Edited by the Rev. E.
Henderson, D.D. 8vo. Lond.,
Seeleys. 1854. 4/-
Dr. Good was a medical gentleman with
a large practice, and yet he managed to produce this learned volume.
"I save every quarter of an hour for it," said he, "for my heart is in it." He
was a man of great attainments and genuine piety. The progress made in
Hebrew philology and exegesis since his day has been great; but his work
has not been altogether superseded. It is of a high class, from a literary
pint of view, but must not be blindly followed.
431. GREEN (WILLIAM,
M.A.) A Translation, with Notes. 8vo.1762. 3/-
A translation with meagre notes.
432.
HAMMOND (HENRY, D.D. 1605—1660). Paraphrase and Annotations.
Folio. 1659. 7/6. 2vols.
8vo. Oxf., 1850. S. 6/-
Much esteemed, and deservedly so. Hammond’s weighty tome is somewhat
dry, and many of his remarks are rather those of a linguist than of a
divine, but he touches on many matters which others omit, and is, upon the
whole, an expositor of singular merit.
433. HAPSTONE (DALMAN,
M.A.) The Psalms in appropriate Metres; a strictly literal Translation,
with Notes. 8vo. 7/6. Edinb.,
Oliphant. 1867.
We prefer our own version, and do not think many of Mr. Hapstone's stanzas successful
as attempts at poetry.
434. HENGSTENBERG (E. W., D.D.) Commentary. 3 vols., 8vo. £1 13s.
Edinb., T. & T.
Clark. 1845-8. S. 15/-
A masterly work; but about as dry as Gideon's unwetted fleece.
435. HILLER (O.
PRESCOTT. Minister of the New Jerusalem Church, Cross Street, London.)
Notes on the Psalms [I.—LXXVII.]
Explanatory of their Spiritual Sense. 8va. Lond., James Spiers. 1869. S. 4/-
Swedenborgian, and frequently absurd. The author confounds rather than expounds.
436. HORNE (GEORGE, D.D. Bishop of Norwich. 1730—1792).
Commentary. [Numerous editions: among others a Glasgow edition, 3 vols., 12mo., with Introductory
Essay by Edward Irving, M.A., which is one of Irving's best efforts. Tegg's
edition, 1 vol., 8vo. 6/- S. 3/-
It has been said that this author had
no qualification for a commentator except piety. This is not true, for he
had natural poetry in his soul; and even if it were true, his work would go
far to show how abundantly piety compensates for other deficiencies. He is
among the best of our English writers on this part of Scripture, and
certainly one of the most popular.
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437. HORSLEY (SAMUEL Bishop
of Norwich).
The Book of Psalms. With Notes Explanatory and Critical. 8vo. Lond., 1833. 4/-
Vigorous writing, with a propensity to indulge in new readings, and a
persistent twist in one direction. The notes show the hand of a master, and
have exerted much influence in directing thoughtful minds to the subject of
the Second Advent, as foreshadowed in the Old Testament, but they must be
used with extreme caution.
438. JEBB (JOHN). Literal Translation; with Dissertations on the
word Selah, and on the
Authorship, Order, Titles, and Poetry of the Psalms. 2 vols., 8vo. Lond., Longmans. 1846. 4/-
Jebb takes for his
motto in translating, that saying of
Hooker: "I hold it for an infallible rule in expositions
of sacred Scripture, that where a literal construction will stand, the
farthest from the letter is commonly the worst." His notes are scant,
but his dissertations in the second volume are most admirable.
439. JENNINGS (A. C., B.A.) and LOWE (W. H., M.A.) The Psalms, with
Introductions and Critical Notes. Books III. and IV. [Psalms LXXIII. to
CVI.] Cr. 8vo. 6/- Lond.,
Macmillan & Co. 1874.
Learned, but more occupied with mere verbal criticisms than with any useful
suggestions which could be turned to account by a preacher.
440. JONES (JOSEPH,
M.A.) The Psalms; with Reflections. 12mo. Lond., 1846. 1/-to 2/-
Pious, but poor.
441. KAY (WILLIAM, D.D.) The Psalms
translated from the Hebrew. With Notes, chiefly Exegetical. 8vo. 12/6. Lond., Rivingtons. 1871.
A refreshing book; the notes being
out of the ordinary run, and casting much light on many passages. To
thoroughly appreciate this author one should be a Hebrew scholar.
442. KEBLE (JOHN, M.A. Author
of "The Christian Year." 1792— 1869). The
Psalter, in English Verse. Fcap. 8vo. 6/-Lond.,
Parker & Co. 1869.
A poet's version of a grand series of poems.
443. LANGE'S COMMENTARY. Edited by Dr. P. Schaff. Imp. 8vo.
21/-Subscribers 15/- Edinb.,
T. & T. Clark. 1872.
Comparatively feeble. Not up to the usual standard of this admirable
series. Still, it is among the best of modern commentaries. Refer to links
under number 42
444. LINTON (HENRY,
M.A.) The Psalms of David and Solomon explained. Fcap., 8vo. 3/- Lond., Bagsters. 1871.
A small affair in all ways.
445. LUTHER (MARTIN). A Manual of the Book of Psalms; or the
subject-contents of all the Psalms. Translated by Rev. Henry Cole. 8vo. Lond., 1823. [Also a volume
of":The Christian's Family
Library." 12mo. Lond.,
Seeleys.] 2/-
Fragmentary, a mere table of contents, but truly Lutheran.
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446. MANT (RICHARD, D.D.
Bishop of Down. 1776-1849). The Book of Psalms in an English
Metrical Version, with Notes. 8vo. Oxf,
1824. 3/-
A bold version, with important notes.
In this instance we confess that there may be real poetry in a metrical
version, and though the flame does not in each composition burn with equal
brilliance, yet in some verses it is the true poetic fire. Mant is no mean
writer.
447. MARSH (EDWARD
GARRARD, M.A.) The Book of Psalms translated into English verse, with
Notes. 8vo. Lond., 1832.
2/6.
Contains nothing of any consequence to an expositor, though the verse is
considerably above the average of such productions.
448. MERRICK (JAMES, M.A.
17200—1769). The Psalms Paraphrased in English verse. 12mo. Reading, 1766. 1/6. "Annotations on
the Psalms. 4to. Reading, 1778. 3/-
These two works are scarce. They are rather more suited for the admirers of
poetry than for ministers of the Word. It is said that some of the notes
are by Archbishop Secker,
and that Lowth also aided
in the exposition; but the combined result is of no great value to the
preacher.
449. MORISON (JOHN, D.D.)
Exposition of the Book of Psalms, explanatory, critical, and devotional. 2
vols, 8vo. 1829. 3 vols., 8vo. 1832. 8/- to 10/-
The first volume is the best. There
is nothing very original, but it is an instructive exposition, and ought to
be better known.
450. MUDGE (ZACHARY. Prebendary of Exeter. Died 1760). An Essay
towards a New English Version. 4to. Lond.,
1744. 3/-
Elegant in taste rather than sound in scholarship. Mudge was highly esteemed by Dr. Johnson, and he was no doubt a
very worthy man; but his exposition can be dispensed with.
451. MURPHY (JAMES G.,
LL.D.) A Critical and Exegetical Comment. 8vo. 15/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1875.
This may be called a volume of
compressed thought. The author has aimed at neither being too long nor too
short. He has succeeded in producing a very useful and usable work, with
many points of unusual value. Dr. Murphy is well known as an accomplished Hebraist
and a lucid expositor. We have already noticed his works on Genesis (134)
and Exodus (176).
452. NEALE (JOHN MASON, D.D.) and (LITTLEDALE, R. F., LL.D.) A
Commentary, from Primitive and Mediaeval Writers. 4 vols., post 8vo. 10/6
each. Lond., Masters
& Co. 1860-74.
Unique, and to very high churchmen most precious. We admire the learning
and research; but the conceits, the twistings, and allegorical
interpretations surpass conception. As a collection of mediaeval mysticisms
it is unrivalled.
453. NICHOLSON (WILLIAM. Bishop
of Gloucester.
Died 1671). David's Harp Strung and Tuned; or, An Easie
Analysis of the Whole Book of Psalms. Folio. Lond., 1662. 21/-
“Wholly practical and explanatory. In his explications the author
steers between the two extremes of literal and spiritual interpretation. Dr. Adam Clark has inserted Bishop Nicholson's Analysis in his
commentary on the Psalms, omitting his prayers."—Horne. This book fetches a
high price when complete, and we cannot advise a poor man to lay out so
much money upon it, good as it is.
454. NOYES (G. R., D.D.) A New Translation, with Notes. 12mo. Boston, U. S., 1831 and 1846. 2/6 to 4/-
Dr. Noyes was the
Hebrew Professor in Harvard
University. His
Introduction is full of information; the new translation is useful, and the
notes are brief and pertinent.
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455. OXENDEN (ASHTON,
D.D. Bishop of Montreal). A Simple
Exposition. 2 vols., cr. 8vo. 3/6 each. Lond.,
Hatchards.
For reading at family prayers. Alas, poor families! Ye have need of
patience.
456. PEROWNE (J. J.
STEWART, B.D., Canon Res. of
Llandaff). The Book of Psalms; a New Translation, with
Introductions and Notes. 8vo. Vol. I.
18/-Vol. II. 16/- [Abridged edition for Schools and Private Students. Cr.
8vo. 10/6.] Lond., George
Bell & Sons. 1864-68.
A masterpiece of extraordinary
learning and critical skill, although not altogether what we would desire.
The "Saturday
Review" said:—"Mr. Perowne is probably as capable as any
one in England
of doing all that Hebrew scholarship can do towards a better knowledge of
the Psalms. The learning
which he has brought together gives a value of its own to his book, and
makes it an important contribution to a department of Biblical scholarship
in which we are at present rather poorly furnished.
457. PIERCE (SAMUEL. EYLES). The Book of Psalms. 2 vols.. 8vo.
1817. Very scarce. 24/-
This author is held in high esteem for the "sound and savory"
character of his works. On the Psalms he writes to comfort and edification.
The work is regarded as superexcellent by our extra-calvinistic friends,
but we do not think it quite worth the fancy price which is now asked.
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458. PHILLIPS (GEORGE., B.D.) The Psalms in Hebrew; with
Commentary. 2 vols., 8vo. 21/-Lond.,
J. w. Parker, and Williams & Norgate. 1846. S. 7/-
This Commentary will be valued by Hebrew scholars; but it is beyond the
general attainments of those for whom this Index is compiled.
459. PLAIN COMMENTARY (A) on the
Book of Psalms (P. B. Version), chiefly grounded on the Fathers. 2 vols.,
Fcap. 8vo. 10/6. Oxf. & Lond.
Parker. 1859. S. 4/6.
Of the High Church
school, and rather strained in places, but abounding in sweet spiritual
thoughts. We have read it with pleasure and profit, though with some
caution.
Vol.
1 (10 MB)
Vol.
2 (10.8 MB)
460. PLUMER (WILLIAM S., DD., LL.D.) Studies in the Book of
Psalms. Imp. 8vo. 28/- Edinb.,
A. & C. Black. 1867.
S. 18/-
A huge volume, compiled from such works as were accessible to the author in
the United States.
Full of instructive comment, but not very original, or remarkably learned.
461. PRACTICAL
ILLUSTRATION (A) of the Book of Psalms; by the Author of the Family
Commentary on the New Testament. [? Mrs. Thomson.] 2 vols. 8vo. York, 1826. 2/- to 3/-
For families. Consisting of remarks which would occur to any motherly
person.
462. PRIDHAM (ARTHUR). Notes and Reflections on the Book of
Psalms. Cr. 8vo. 8/6. Lond.,
James Nisbet & Co. 1869. S. 4/-
Spiritual reflections of an excellent kind, but not very striking.
463. REMARKS upon the
Psalms as Prophetic of the Messiah. 8vo. Lond.,
1843. 5/-
Mere outlines: of no consequence.
464. ROGERS (J., M.A.)
The Book of Psalms in Hebrew, metrically arranged; with Selections from the
various Readings of Kennicott and De Rossi, and from the Ancient Versions.
2 vols., 12mo. Oxf.,
1833. 2/6 to 4/-
For the Hebrew scholar only.
465. ROSENMULLER (ERNEST F.C. 1768—1835). Annotations on the
Messianic Psalms.
Translated. 12mo. 7/6. Edinb.,
T. & T. Clark. 1841.
It may be altogether our own fault, but we cannot make any use of this
volume No doubt these scholastic notes have a value; but commentaries upon
inspired Scripture written in the same style as one might write upon Ovid
or Horace are not to our taste. Gesenius
praises this work for its criticisms. We wish there had been a little
religion in it, but perhaps if there had been it would have been the
religion of neology.
466. RYLAND (R. H., M.A.) The Psalms restored to Messiah. Sm.
8vo. 6/. Lond., Nisbet.
1853. S. 2/6.
Written with an admirable design. Good, but not very able. The subject
still demands the pen of a master.
467. SHERIFFE (Mrs.)
Practical Reflections. 2 vols., 12mo. Lond.,
1820. 2/-
We hope they benefited the printer; they will not help the reader much.
468. SPURGEON (CHARLES HADDON). The Treasury of David: containing
an Original Exposition of the Book of Psalms; a Collection of Illustrative
Extracts from the whole range of literature; a Series of Homiletical Hints
upon almost every verse; and Lists of Writers upon each Psalm. [In
progress.] Vol. I. containing Psalms
I.—XXVI.; Vol. II. Pss.
XXVII.— I.II.; Vol. III. Pss. LIII.—LXXVIII.; Vol. IV. Pss.
LXXIX.—CIII. 8/- each. Lond.,
Passmore & Alabaster. 1870, &c.
To be completed in six volumes, if God permit. Reviewers have handled this
book with remarkable kindness, and the public have endorsed their judgment
by largely purchasing the volumes already issued. It would not become us to
say more.
Vol.
1 (47 MB)
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2 (68 MB)
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3 (55 MB)
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4 (50 MB)
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469. STREET (STEPHEN,
M.A.) A New Literal Version; with a Preface and Notes. 2vols. 8vo. Lond., 1790. 3/-
One hardly desires a rigidly literal translation of a poetic book, for the
beauty and spirit are lost. The notes are purely critical and are
superseded by later works
470. THOLUCK (AUGUSTUS F., D.D., Ph.D.) A Translation and
Commentary. Translated from the German by J. Isidor Mornbert. 8vo. Lond., Nisbet & Co. 1856. S.
5/6.
Tholuck is one of the
most spiritual of German interpreters. Though we cannot say that this is
equal to some others of his works, yet he is a great writer, and always
deserves attention.
471. THRUPP (JOSEPH FRANCIS, M.A.) An Introduction to the Study
and Use of the Psalms. 2 vols., 8vo. 21/- Lond. and Camb,
Macmillan & Co. 1860. S. 12/-
Though not the best, it is still a learned and helpful work of its class.
472. TUCKER (WILLIAM HILL, M.A.) The Psalms [P. B. Version], with
Notes, showing their Prophetic and Christian Character. Post 8vo. 6/- Lond., 1840. S. 2/6
The writer refers all the Psalms to Christ, and writes many weighty things,
but we cannot place him in the front rank among expositors.
473. WAKE (W. R.) A
Literal Version of the Psalms into Modern Language, according to the
Liturgy translation. 2 vols., Cr 8vo. Bath.,
1793. 3/'
Think of a translation of a translation. The author was Wake, but not
awake, or he would never have wasted so much good paper.
474. WALFORD (WILLIAM. Late
Classical and Hebrew Tutor at Homerton). A New Translation,
with Notes, Explanatory and Critical. 8vo. Lond., 1837. 2/3 to 3/-
Contains some useful notes, good, but not specially remarkable.
475. WEISS (BENJ. Missionary to the Jews, Algiers). A New Translation,
Exposition, and Chronological Arrangement of the Book of Psalms, with
Critical Notes. 8vo. Edinb.,
W. Oliphant & Co. 1852. S. 2/6
The Psalms are arranged in a new order, and are very hard to find. The
author is dogmatic to the last degree. Our estimate of his work is not so
high as his own.
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