15. Notes on the more prominent Difficulties of the Four Gospels, designed for general use. By John PAGE, D.D. London, 1834. 12mo.

SAINT MATTHEW AND ST. MARK.

16. Caroli Mariæ DE VEIL Explicatio Litteralis Evangelii secundum Matthæum et Marcum, ex ipsis Scripturarum fontibus, Ebræorum ritibus et idiomatis, veterum et recentiorum monumentis, eruta. Londini, 1678. 8vo.

17. Jacobi ELSNERI Commentarius in Evangelia Matthæi et Marci. Zwolle, 1767, et annis sequentibus. 3 vols. 4to.

SAINT MATTHEW.

18. Specimen Critico-Theologicum, quo fides et auctoritas Matthæi in referendâ Jesu oratione, Evang. c. v. vi. vii., indicatur. Auctore Horatio Niebuur FERF. Trajecti Batavorum, 1799. 8vo.

19. Recentiores de Authentiâ Evangelii Matthaei Quæstiones recensentur et dijudicantur; simulque exponitur Ratio earum quæstionum Apologetica. Commentatio Theologica. Scripsit Rudolphus Ernestus KLENER. Gottingæ, 1832. 4to.

20. A New Version of Saint Matthew's Gospel, with Select Notes; wherein the version is vindicated, and the sense and purity of several words and expressions in the Original Greek are settled and illustrated. By Daniel SCOTT, J. U. D. London, 1741. 4to.

21. Gottfridi OLEARII Observationes ad Evangelium Matthæi. Lipsiæ, 1743. 4to.

Professor J. B. Carpzov mentions this as an excellent commentary on St. Matthew's Gospel.

22. J. C. PORES Commentarius in Sanctum Jesu Christi Evangelium secundum Matthæum, etiam collatum cum evangelio Marci, Lucæ, et Joannis, in iis quæ habent communia, necnon in sanctum Jesu Christi Evangelium secundum Marcum, Lucam, et Joannem, Mechliniæ. 1823. 12mo.

23. Eccardi LEICHNERI de tempore Magorum, hoc est, quo Magi ex oriente recens natum Christum Bethlehemi adorârunt, Commentatio Analytica. Arnsteti. 1655. 12mo.

24. Commentatio de Vi et Momento Infanticidii Herodiani in Historia Jesu Christi. Auctore T. L. DANZ. Jenæ, 1823. 4to.

25. Exposition, Doctrinal and Philological, of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, according to the Gospel of Matthew; intended likewise as a help towards the formation of a pure Biblical System of Faith and Morals. Translated from the German of Dr. A. THOLUCK, by the Rev. Robert Menzies. Edinburgh, 1834-37. 2 vols. 12mo. : also forming Vols. VI. and XXI. of the Edinburgh Biblical Cabinet.

26. H. P. T. VERHOEVEN Disputatio Theologica de Precatione Dominica. Lugduni Batavorum, 1829. 4to.

27. Commentatio de Solenni Jesu Christi in Urbem Hierosolymitarum Introitu. Auctore T. P. C. HuYDECOPER. Trajecti ad Rhenum, 1829, 8vo. 28. F. G. Nicolai SURINGAR Commentatio de Sensu Loci Matth. xxii. 37-40. Lugduni Batavorum, 1822. 4to.

29. The Prophetic Discourse on the Mount of Olives, [Matt. xxiv. Mark XIII. and Luke xxI.] historically and critically illustrated. With Considerations on the unfulfilled portion of it. By a Member of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge and London, 1834. 8vo.

30. De Consilio et Causis Proditionis Judæ Dissertatio. Auctore Josepho FERENCZY. Trajecti ad Rhenum, 1829. 8vo.

SAINT MARK.

31. Georgii Friderici HEUPELII Commentarius in Evangelium Marci. Argentorati (Strasburg), 1716. 8vo.

Carpzov has indicated this Commentary as being an excellent one; we have never

seen it.

SAINT LUKE.

32. A Critical Essay on the Gospel of St. Luke, by Dr. Frederick SCHLEIERMACHER. With an Introduction by the Translator [the Rev. Connop Thirlwall, M.A.], containing an account of the Controversy respecting the Origin of the Three first Gospels since Bishop Marsh's Dissertation. London, 1825. 8vo.

Dr. Schleiermacher is justly considered as one of the most distinguished Greek scholars in Germany; of this work the reader will find a copious account, together with a refutation of Dr. S.'s hypothesis respecting the Gospel of St. Luke, in the British Critic and Theological Review for October, 1827, pp. 342-398. The translator's Introduction is an admirable disquisition for the variety of important information which it condenses into a small

compass.

33. Sam. Frid. Nath. MORI Prælectiones in Lucæ Evangelium, edidit C A. Donat. Lipsiæ, 1795. 8vo.

34. The Gospel of St. Luke, with English Notes. By the Rev. J. R. MAJOR, A.M. [now D.D.] London, 1826. 8vo.

This work is avowedly designed for students, who may not have access to more bulky or more expensive publications. Dr. Major has availed himself of every accessible source for the elucidation of the evangelist; and has succeeded in comprising within the compass of a single volume that information, which the inexperienced student could not otherwise obtain without great research and expense. The notes have been compiled principally with a view to the divinity examinations in the university of Cambridge. The volume is beautifully printed.

35. Scholia in Lucæ Evangelium, ad supplendos reliquorum Interpretum Commentarios, scripsit Fridericus Augustus BORNEMANN. Accesserunt curæ secundæ ad Actorum cap. XIX. sqq. et de Glossematis Novi Testamenti cautè dijudicandis Dissertatio. Lipsiæ, 1830. 8vo.

These annotations on the Gospel of St. Luke are strictly philological, and illustrate numerous passages which preceding commentators had passed by. The dissertation on the Glosses, which some critics imagine to have crept into the text of the New Testament, is particularly valuable.

36. Observationes Criticæ in priora duo Evangelii Lucæ capita. Edidit H. REUTERDAHL. Londini Gothorum, 1825. Three parts, forming one volume 4to.

37. Adriani Leonardi Vander BOON MESCH Interpretatio Hymni Zachariæ, quam Lucas servavit, Evang. I. 67-79. Lugduni Batavorum, 1817. 4to.

38. Dissertatio Theologica inauguralis de Hymno Mariæ, quam...... publico examini submittit Nicolaus Henricus Tatum ZUBLI. Lugduni Batavorum, 1829. 8vo.

The first part of this dissertation contains a grammatical interpretation of the Hymn of Mary. (Luke i. 46–55.); and the second part investigates its sources, poetical structure, and the doctrine which it teaches, viz., the acknowledgment and celebration of the providence of God, and the advent of the Messiah who was promised to the patriarchs.

39. De Procuratore, Parabolâ Jesu Christi ex Re Provinciali Romanorum illustratâ, Commentatio Historico-Exegetica ad Luc. XVI. 1-9. Auctore C. G. L. GROSSMANN. Lipsiæ, 1824. 4to.

40. Chr. God. KLINCKHARDT, super Parabolà Jesu Christi de Homine

Divite et Lazaro in Evangelio Lucæ, cap. XVI. 19-31. consignatâ, Commentatio. Lipsiæ, 1831. 4to.

SAINT JOHN.

41. Caroli Wilhelmi STRONCK Specimen Hermeneutico-Theologicum de Doctrina et Dictione Johannis Apostoli. Trajecti ad Rhenum, 1797.

42. Joannis CLARISSE, Pro Evangelii Joannei AYOENTEIA Dissertatio Critico-Theologica. Harderovici, 1806. 8vo.

43. Caroli Gottlieb BRETSCHNEIDER Probabilia de Evangelii et Epistolarum Joannis Apostoli Indole et Origine. Lipsiæ, 1820. 8vo.

44. Caroli Gulielmi STEIN, Authentia Evangelii Joannis contra Bretschneideri Objectiones defensa. Additur Specimen Novi Lexici Joannei. Brandenburgi, 1821. 8vo.

This publication contains a satisfactory vindication of the genuineness of the writings of Saint John, against the objections of Dr. Bretschneider; who, in his Probabilia,' had asserted, contrary to all evidence, that the writings which bear that apostle's name were compiled after his decease by some Gentile Christian in the beginning of the second century, who passed himself for the apostle! The six following publications were also occasioned by Dr. Bretschneider's Probabilia.

45. H. A. SCHOTT Programma, quo examinantur dubitationes quædam de authentia Evangelii Joannis nuperrime ex prioribus quatuor capitibus a Bretschneidero excitatæ. Jenæ, 1820. 4to.

46. Th. Ph. Ch. KAISER Commentationes III. de apologeticis Evangelii Joannei consiliis authentiam ejus commonstrantibus. Erlangæ, 1821–24–25.

4to.

47. A. F. G. M. GLASER Dissertatio Exegetico-Historica de Johanne apostolo, Evangelii, quod ejus nomen præ se fert, vero auctore, respectu recentiorum quarundam dubitationum atque criminationum. Helmstadii,

1823. 4to.

48. A. Th. CALMBERG, De antiquissimis Patrum pro Evangelii Joannei Av0EVTɛía Testimoniis. Lipsiæ et Hamburgi, 1823. folio.

Αυθεντεία

49. Michaëlis WEBERI Authentia Capitis Ultimi Evangelii Johannis, hujusque Evangelii totius, et Primæ Johannis Epistolæ, Argumentorum Internorum Usu vindicata. Halis, 1823. 8vo.

50. Leonardi USTERII Commentatio Critica, in qua Johannis Evangelium genuinam esse, ex comparatis IV. Evangeliorum de cœnâ ultimâ et de passione Jesu Christi narrationibus, ostenditur. Turici, 1823. 8vo.

51. De Authentiâ Capitis XXI. Evangelii Joannei, e sola orationis indole judicanda. Scripsit J. C. L. HANDSCKE. Lipsia, 1818. Svo.

52. An Exposition of the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John. By George HUTCHESON, Minister of the Gospel at Edinburgh. London, 1657.

folio.

A book not of common occurrence: it contains many valuable observations.

1 In the Jena Literary Gazette for January, 1827 (Supplt. No. 1.), it is stated that Dr. Bretschneider, in the preface to the 2d edition of his Handbuch der Dogmatik (Manual of Dogmatic Theology), declares, that, in his biblical criticisms he has, without any hesitation, used as genuine sources the writings of St. John; because the doubts respecting the genuineness of those writings, which he some time since laid before the public, were regarded by him merely as suggestions which might give occasion to a more minute and fundamental investigation of the proofs of such genuineness, which proofs at that time had appeared to him to be still incomplete; and also because he trusted that this inquiry would be fully accomplished by the publications respecting it that have already appeared, as well as by those which were announced as preparing for publication.

53. Commentarius Analytico-Exegeticus, tam literalis quam realis, Evangelii secundum Johannem. Authore Fred. Adol. LAMPE. Amstelæædami, 1724-1726. 3 vols. 4to.

This is unquestionably the most copious work on Saint John's Gospel that was ever published; every thing which the learned author could possibly collect, in order to illustrate the Evangelist, being here concentrated. It is, however, a work better adapted to the mature scholar than to the student in divinity, who may not always be able to select with judgment from these ample tomes. Lampe also composed two quarto volumes of Dissertationes Philologico-Theologica, on St. John's Gospel, which were published in 1737, by Dr. Gerdes. They are replete with solid erudition.

54. Paraphrasis Evangelii Johannis, cum Notis et Cantabrigiensis Codicis Latino Textu, a Joanne Salomone SEMLERO. Hala, 1771. 8vo.

Semler was one of the most celebrated biblical critics of Germany during the last century: his writings, which illustrate with great ability many philological difficulties, bear a high price; but he espoused such rational dogmas, in certain points of doctrine, which are of fundamental importance, that the student cannot be too much on his guard against

them.

55. Sam. Frid. Nathan. MORI Recitationes in Evangelium Joannis; animadversiones subjecit Tho. Imm. Dindorf. Praga, 1795. 8vo. Lipsiæ, 1808.

8vo.

56. Notes, Critical and Dissertatory, on the Gospel and Epistles of Saint John. By the Rev. R. SHEPHERD, D.D. F.R.S. London, 1796. 4to.

Though bearing the date of 1796, this volume was not published until the year 1801. See an analysis of it in the Monthly Review, N. S. vol. xxxviii. pp. 145–150.

57. Caroli TITTMANNI Meletemata Sacra, sive Commentarius ExegeticoCritico-Dogmaticus in Evangelium Joannis. Lipsiæ, 1816. 8vo.

The author of this work was superintendent of the Diocese of Dresden. Without vouching for every opinion Dr. Tittmann has offered, we have no hesitation in saying that his work is, upon the whole, the most valuable commentary on Saint John's Gospel extant in the compass of a single 8vo. volume; and though it does not render Lampe's expensive work unnecessary, it may be advantageously substituted for this, where the student cannot obtain access to it.

58. A Commentary on the Gospel of John by A. THOLUCK, D.D. Professor of Theology in the University of Halle. Translated from the German by the Rev. A. Kaufman. Boston [Massachussetts], 1836. 8vo.

"The translation of Tholuck's Commentary on John will help to do away the opinion still too prevalent, that the writings of German theologians are valuable for little else than as repositories of exegetical learning. The commentary on John, though professedly exegetical in its character, contains much that appeals directly to the spiritual apprehension of Christians; much that is not drawn from learned authorities, but from communion with the writer's own heart, and with the Spirit of God." (Andover Biblical Repository, vol. vii. April 1836, pp. 440, 441.)

59. Symbolæ ad Interpretationem Evangelii Johannis ex Marmoribus et Numis, maxime Græcis. Auctore Fr. MUNTER. Hauniæ, 1826. 4to.

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60. Disputatio Theologica inauguralis de Pretio, statuendo Precationi Jesu, quæ continetur Cap. XVII. Evangelio Johannis, quam publico examini submittit Nicolaus Jacobus AARLAND. Lugduni Batavorum, 1829. 8vo.

An academical dissertation for a doctor's degree in Theology, in the university of Leyden. After treating on the author of the sublime prayer, contained in the seventeenth Chapter of St. John's Gospel, Dr. Aarland proceeds to give an exposition of it, and concludes with a practical view of the example which it affords to Christians, with regard to the things for which they ought to pray, as well as the words and temper with which they ought to offer their supplications.

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.

61. Dissertatio de Lucæ donoría in conscribendo Actuum Apostolorum

Libro. Scripsit Adrianus Cornelius de MEIJIER. Haga Comitum, 1827. 8vo.

62. An Attempt to ascertain the Chronology of the Acts of the Apostles and of St. Paul's Epistles. By the Rev. Edward BURTON, D.D. London,

1830. 8vo.

63. De Temporum in Actis Apostolorum Ratione. Scripsit Rudolphus ANGER. Lipsiæ, 1834. 8vo.

64. The Apostolical History of Mr. Cradock, Dr. Benson's History of the first planting of Christianity, and Mr. Bevan's Life of Paul, all of which have been mentioned in page 140. suprà, deserve to be noticed in this place, among those writers who have materially illustrated the Acts of the Apostles.

65. Casparis STRESONIS Commentarius Practicus in Actorum Apostolorum, per Lucam Evangelistam descriptorum, capita priora sedecim. Amstelodami, 1658. 4to. Ejusdem, Commentarius in capita duodecim posteriora. Amstelodami, 1659. 4to. Hafniæ, 1717. 4to.

This work originated in the author's sermons (in Dutch) on the Acts of the Apostles : they were afterwards translated into Latin, and so arranged as to form a commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. Streso's work is commended by Walchius for its learning and piety.

66. Caroli Mariæ DE VEIL Acta Sanctorum Apostolorum ad litteram explicata. Londini, 1684. 8vo.

This is one of the scarcest of Dr. de Veil's expository publications: it was translated into English, and entitled A Literal Explanation of the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Written in Latine, by C. M. du Veil, D.D., now translated into English out of a copy carefully reviewed and corrected by the Author. To which is added, a learned Dissertation about Baptism for the Dead. 1 Cor. xv. 29. Written in Latine, by the famous Fridericus Spanhemius, Filius, London, 1685. Svo.

67. Joannis PEARSONII S. T. P. Cestriensis nuper Episcopi Lectiones in Acta Apostolorum. Londini, 1688. 4to.

These lectures are prefixed to Bishop Pearson's Opera Chronologica, edited by Mr. Dodwell, Londini, 1688. 4to. They extend from the first to the ninth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles; and (as may be expected) contain many valuable critical and chronological observations for the elucidation of St. Luke's narrative.

68. The History of the Acts of the Holy Apostles confirmed from other authors, and considered as full evidence of the Truth of Christianity. By Richard BISCOE, D.D. London, 1742, 2 vols. 8vo. Oxford, 1829. in one volume 8vo.

This learned and elaborate work contains the substance of Dr. Biscoe's sermons preached at Mr. Boyle's lecture between the years 1736 and 1788. Dr. Doddridge frequently refers to it as a work of great utility, and as showing, in the most convincing manner, how incontestibly the Acts of the Apostles demonstrate the truth of Christianity. The Oxford Reprint is beautifully executed.

69. Johannis Ernesti Immanuelis WALCHII Dissertationes in Acta Apostolorum. Jenæ, 1756-59. 3 tomis 4to.

70. Acta Apostolorum Græce, perpetuâ annotatione illustrata a Car. Hen. HEINRICHS. Gottinga, 1809. 2 parts or vols. 8vo.

This forms a part of Koppe's edition of the New Testament, with notes, mentioned in No. 15. pp. 299, 300. suprà. Some of the expositions in this work are characterised by that lax system of interpretation which is adopted by some modern expositors and critics in Germany, and against which the student cannot be too much upon his guard.

71. Actions of the Apostles, translated from the original Greek, by the Rev. John WILLIS, B.D. London, 1789. 8vo.

This work is divided into several sections, to which are added notes, styled Proofs and Illustrations. Some of the author's alterations, we think, are real improvements; others, the contrary; some are very fanciful; and there are others for which we cannot at all account." (Monthly Review, N. S. vol. iii. p. 154.)