BIBLIA SACRA Latina, Vulgatæ Editionis. 4to. 1743.

VATER (J. S). Novum Testamentum Græcum, with critical notes and various readings. 1824. 8vo.

A useful and convenient edition. Mills', Griesbach's, or Dr. Knapp's, may supply its place, but are not so comprehensive. Bishop Marsh notices Griesbach as the best edition of the New Testament.

BAGSTER'S Comprehensive Bible, with references. 4to.

A very convenient Bible on account of the references, short notes, introductory matter, and indices.

BIBLIA SACRA POLYGLOTTA, by Bishop Walton; comprising the Hebrew, Samaritan, Pentateuch, Chaldee, Septuagint, Vulgate, Arabic, Ethiopic, Persian, Syriac, and other ancient versions, with valuable Prolegomena. 6 vols. folio, 1657.

The most complete Polyglot hitherto published. Reinecius' or Baxter's may supply its place, where this is too expensive. Castels' Lexicon usually accompanies it. 2 vols. folio. This work renders it unnecessary to mention various other editions of the Scriptures.

(2.) Harmonies.

TOWNSEND (Rev. Geo). The Old and New Testament arranged in Chronological and Historical Order. 4 vols. 8vo.

Arranged mainly after Lightfoot's plan, with notes; chiefly useful for critical

purposes.

CHEMNITII (M). Harmonia Quatuor Evangeliorum, continued by Lyser and Gerhard. 3 vols. folio, 1704.

A very valuable evangelical Harmony of the Gospels and a Commentary on them. MACKNIGHT (James). Harmony of the four Gospels. 2 vols. 8vo. 1819. See Dr. Lardner's observations upon the harmony of the resurrection, in vol. 5, of his Works, 4to.

NEWCOME (Abp). Harmony of the Gospels (in Greek, folio, 1778) in English. 8vo. 1827.

The English furnishes a very convenient book for examining the respective

accounts.

GRIESBACH (J. J). Synopsis Evangeliorum. 8vo. 1822. Fourth Edition.
Gives every advantage for comparing the respective accounts of the first three
Evangelists in the original Greek, with a display of various readings.
BOGAN (Zach). View of the Threats and Punishments recorded in Scrip-
ture, with brief Observations. 12mo. 1653.

CLARKE (Sam). A Collection of the promises of Scripture under their proper heads. Various editions.

The promises are for the most part well arranged, and this book has been found food to many. But it has one serious fault. They are scripture promises, but not in the scripture mode and connexion. They are often dissevered from the Christian tempers and duties with which they are associated in the scripture, and in which alone an interest in them is maintained and enjoyed. CARPENTER (Wm). Scripture Difficulties. 8vo. 1828.

II. SACRED PHILOLOGY,

OR THE CRITICISM AND INTERPRETATION OF THE SCRIPTURES.

(1.) Introductions to the Holy Scriptures.

KENNICOTT (Dr). Dissertations on the state of the printed text of the Old Testament. 2 vols. 8vo. 1753-1759.

BENGELII (J. A). Apparatus Criticus ad Novum Testamentum. Curanti D. Burkio. 4to. 1763.

The criticisms of Bengelius are terse and valuable. This work contains the various readings collected to his time, and a compendium of criticism.

BLACKWALL (A). The Sacred Classics illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo.

It is allowed that this work, without establishing the particular aim of the writer, gives light to many passages,

Institutes of Biblical Criticism. 8vo. 1808.

Introduction to the New Testament, by Bp. Marsh.

GERARD (Gilbert). MICHAELIS (J. D). 6 vols. 8vo. 1818. Dr. Randolph (in his Remarks on this work) and Dean Milner (in his Reply to Bishop Marsh) exposed the dangerous speculation about the origin of the Gospels. The work contains much information, but it should be read with caution. LOWTH (BP). Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews, translated by J. Gregory. 2 vols. 8vo. 1816.

Many instructive and elegant remarks on the Hebrew language. A delightful work of taste and criticism.

JEBB (Bishop). Sacred Literature, an application of Bishop Lowth's principles to the Illustration of the New Testament. 8vo. 1820.

A valuable addition to the critical sources of illustration.

MIDDLETON (Bishop T. F). The doctrine of the Greek Article, by Professor Scholefield. 8vo. 1828.

This edition of a valuable work has some additions by one well qualified to make them.

SIMON (Richard). Histoire Critique du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament. 3 vols. 4to. 1682-1689.

Parts of this work are translated into English. It conveys much information.
BOYLE (Hon. R). On the Style of the Scriptures.

Many original and devotional remarks.

LAMOTHE (Charles G). Inspiration of the New Testament asserted and explained. 8vo. 1694.

A valuable book on a difficult subject.

VALPY (Edward). A concise view of the doctrine of the Greek Article, from Bishop Middleton's Treatise. 8vo. 1829.

A useful Epitome: including a few additional observations from late writers. TOWNSEND (Geo). The Theological Works of the first Viscount Barrington. 3 vols. 8vo. 1828.

COSINS (John Bp). A Scholastic History of the Canon of Scripture. 4to. 1672.

A learned work on the subject.

ALEXANDER (A). Canon of the Old and New Testament. 12mo. New York, 1826.

A useful Treatise on the Canon.

WILSON (C). On the Books of the Apocrypha. 8vo. 1801.

DUPIN (L. E). A complete History of the Canon. 2 vols. folio, 1699. A candid and learned Roman Catholic work.

FRANZII (Wolfgange). De Interpretatione Scripturæ Sacræ. 8vo. 1708. Highly commended by Franck and Glassius.

HOUBIGANTII (C. F). Notæ Criticæ in universos Veteris Testamenti Libros cum Prolegomena. 2 vols. 4to. 1777.

Considered as too bold a critic, and by no means to be always followed; but not without use.

GLASSI (S). Philologia Sacra. 4to. 1725.

Throws much light on the language and phraseology of the inspired writers, and will well repay the study.

GRAY (Bp. R). Key to the Old Testament and Apocrypha, and PERCY'S Key to the New. 8vo.

A convenient compendium.

HORNE (T. H). An Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scripture. 4 vols. 8vo.

This very valuable compilation is so comprehensive and complete, as quite to supersede many works that would otherwise have been necessary. The religious public are greatly indebted to Mr. Horne for the supply of so important a desideratum in theology; it appears to the author that his commendation of books is sometimes too unqualified.

JONES (Jeremiah). On the Canon of Scripture. 3 vols. 8vo. 1789.
The best English work on the canon of the New Testament.

MARSH (BP). Lectures on the Criticism and Interpretation of the Bible. 8vo. 1828; and on the authenticity and credibility of the New Testament, and authority of the Old. Parts 5, 6, 7. 1820-1823.

Much information on the topics discussed.-See Mr. Walter's Pamphlets as to the English version: Deficient in evangelical views.

NEWCOME (Abp). Historical View of Biblical Translations. 8vo. 1792. LEWIS (John). History of the English Translations of the Bible. 8vo. 1818. A work of useful and accurate information.

COTTON (Henry). List of the Editions of the Bible in English. 8vo. 1821. These works give the fullest accounts of the points on which they treat.

(2.) Hebrew and Greek Grammars and Lexicons, &c.

Hebrew.

SCHROEDERI (N. G). Institutiones ad Fundamenta Linguæ Hebreæ. 8vo.

1824.

Schulten's, Robertson's, and Jahn's Grammars are also in great estimation. STUART (Moses). Hebrew Grammar. Andover, North America, 1823. LEE (Rev. S). Lectures on the Hebrew Language. 8vo. 1825. HAMILTON (Geo). General Introduction to the Study of the Hebrew Scriptures. 8vo. 1814.

OLLIVANT (Alfred). Analysis of the text of the History of Joseph. 8vo. 1829.

SIMONIS (J). Lexicon Hebraicum, recensuit J. G. Eichorn. 8vo. 1793. A more recent edition has been published by Winer, 8vo. 1828. A very useful Lexicon. GESENIUS (D. W). A Hebrew Lexicon. 2 vols. 4to. by Chris. Leo. Mr. Gibbs has also published a Lexicon in English founded on Gesenius's Lexicons. In Gesenius there is said to be a tendency to Neologianism; in other respects he is considered one of the best Hebrew scholars of the day.[The Rev. T. Boys has lately shown that Gesenius's Works contain very objectionable and infidel sentiments, and that his attainments have been exaggerated. The Author is anxious therefore to put the reader still more on his guard against his Lexicons.] PARKHURST (J). Hebrew and English Lexicon. 8vo.

He was a Hutchinsonian, but his Lexicon contains much valuable matter, as do those of Leigh, Stockius, Robertson, &c.

Greek.

WINER (G. B). Greek Grammar of the New Testament. Translated by Moses Stuart and E. Robinson. Andover, North America.. 8vo. PARKHURST (J). Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament. 8vo. A new edition, by J. H. Rose.

Bishop Jebb (after adverting to the defects of this work in its Hutchinsonianism and Etymological niceties) says-Defects easily separable from the excellencies of this able work, and infinitely outweighed by extensive erudition, refined taste, well selected information, and above all, unaffected piety. Mr. Rose's edition contains one third more of new matter.

SCHLEUSNER (J. F). Novum Lexicon Græco Latinum. 3 vols. 8vo. 1819. Thesaurus Novus Philologico Criticus. 2 vols. 8vo. 1822.

It has been observed of these Lexicons, 'acute philosophy and licentious innovations' are mingled together, but they are useful in the critical study of the language. Wahl's Lexicon is more recent and said to be a superior work. A translation of Wahl has been published by Robinson in America.

Bos (L). Elipses Græcæ. 8vo. 1813. Oxford.

HOOGEVEN (H). De Particulis Linguæ Græcæ. Glasgow. 1813. VIGERIUS (Fr). De Idiotismis Græcæ Dictionis. Oxford. 1813. 8vo. The above three are works of valuable criticism. Translations of Viger and Bos have been announced by Mr. Seager.

(3.) Commentators, Interpreters, and Paraphrasts on the Scriptures.

(1.) Treatises on the Interpretation of Scripture.

ERNESTI (John Aug). Elements of Interpretation. 12mo. 1827. An Elementary work on Biblical Interpretation, chiefly translated from Ernestus and Morus, by Professor Stuart, and edited by Dr. Henderson, with a few additional observations.

FRANCK (A. U). Guide to the Reading of the Scriptures, by Jaques. 12mo. 1815.-Christ the sum and substance of the Scriptures. 8vo. 1732. Franck's works are full of piety, devotion, and sound information. His Guide well deserves the high commendation Doddridge gives of it. He is eminently judicious and spiritual in his tone of Scripture Criticism.

TURRETINE (J. A); De Sacræ Scripturæ Interpretandæ methodo. 1728. 12mo.

A serious and edifying work.

VANMILDERT (Bp. W). Bampton Lectures. 8vo. 1814.

WHITBY (Daniel). Dissertatio de Scripturarum Interpretatione Secundum Patres. 8vo. 1714.

A remarkable exhibition of the incompetency of the Fathers, to furnish an infallible interpretation of Scripture. This Treatise is also printed at the end of Whitby's Commentary on the New Testament.

(2.) Jewish Commentators.

Lightfoot, Pocock, and Dr. Gill, have given us the results of their studies among Jewish writers, and the Students for whom this list would be useful need not be directed farther than to them and the London Polyglot. Philo and Josephus will be subsequently noticed.

(3.) Christian Commentators.

ON THE ENTIRE BIBLE.

CRITICI SACRI. Ten vols. folio, 1660-1661. There are four subsequent vols. entitled Thesaurus Theologico Philologicus, said to be of less use. This Collection of Commentaries, chiefly of critical character, and of various merit, may often be had at a very reasonable rate. Those contained in it, need not be mentioned again. The following is an abridgement of it.

POLI (M). Synopsis Criticorum, 5 vols. folio, 1669-1674, 1684. WOLFIUS on the New Testament, 5 vols. 4to. and KOECHER, 1 vol. 1766, continue a Synopsis to later days.

Poole's Synopsis is very valuable. Besides the great advantage of digesting the Critici Sacri into one view, it contains later additions, and the unevangelical criticisms of his originals are noticed and refuted by sound and evangelical criticism. The Critici Sacri is a mixture without discrimination.

PISCATORIS (J). Commentarii. 3 vols. folio, 1646; with an Analysis, Scholia, and Doctrinal Observations.

Many good hints in these Commentaries.

PAREI (D. D). Opera Exegetica. 4 vols. folio, 1647.
Have too much of what is valuable to be omitted in this list.
DIODATI (I). Annotations on the Bible, folio, 1664.
Often has spiritual and evangelical remarks of much value.
CALVINI (J). Opera Omnia. 9 vols. folio.

Contains nearly a complete Commentary on the whole Bible, and that of inestimable value to every minister: seven of the nine volumes are Commentaries. Mr. Allen purposes to publish a Translation of them.

ROSENMULLERI (E. F. C. & J. G). Scholia in Vetus et Novum Testamentum. 23 vols. 8vo.

Useful for critical purposes; but to be read with caution. The work on the New Testament the more sound. Less exceptionable editions of parts of the Old Testament were published in 1824, and 1825.

CALMET (A). Commentaire Literal sur tous Les Livres, &c. 9 tom. folio:

1724.

Calmet's own resolution, as expressed in his preface, was to take from the best Commentators that which appeared to him most just and solid, in order to give a literal exposition. He was a Roman Catholic, and manifests this: there is in this work a collection of materials for explaining the Scriptures.

BISHOPS' BIBLE. Folio, 1585; and GENEVA, or REFORMERS' Bible, of various dates.

Many useful notes, pithy, short, and edifying.

HALL (BP). Contemplations and Hard Texts. 4 vols. 8vo.

Very devotional and useful.

CLARKE (J). Annotations. Folio, 1760.

The notes very short, sometimes only a single sentence, but generally excellent. Dr. Doddridge made it his common-place book.

MAYER (John). Commentary on the whole Bible. 5 vols. folio, and 1 vol. 4to. 1637-1653.

A Synopsis of the best preceding Commentators, with additions of his own. John TRAPP also published Annotations, first separately, and then collectively; 5 vols. folio, 1662, which contain many useful remarks with much quaint wit. ASSEMBLY'S Annotations. 2 vols. folio.

Sometimes furnish valuable remarks, not in other Commentaries.

POOLE (M). Annotations on the Holy Bible. 2 vols. folio, 1683.

Judicious and full. Only the first vol. down to Isaiah, inclusive, by Mr. Poole. The remainder by other writers, on his plan.

PATRICK, LOWTH, ARNOLD, WHITBY, LOWMAN, comprise a Commentary on the whole Bible, and the Apocrypha. 1821. 7 vols. 4to. Learned and useful, but deficient in evangelical statements.

HENRY (M). Exposition of the Old and New Testament. 6 vols. 4to. 1826. Very practical and edifying, lively, sound, and devotional.

GILL (J). Exposition. 9 vols. 4to. 1809.

Valuable for Rabbinical learning; a variety of meanings suggested; Calvinistic in sentiment.

BENSON (Jos). Holy Bible, with notes. 5 vols. 4to.

Chiefly selected from preceding Commentators.

SCOTT (Thos). Holy Bible, with notes. 6 vols. 4to.

An original, sound, evangelical and practical Commentary, with a vast collection of parallels.

D'OYLY AND MANT'S Bible. 3 vols. 4to.

This has been republished in America, with additions.

CLARKE (Dr. A). Bible, with notes. 8 vols. 4to.

This should be read with caution: though there is much valuable matter in it. Light is sometimes thrown on difficult passages; but he is fond of innovations, and justifying generally condemned characters, and has both eccentric and exceptionable passages; yet he often makes good practical remarks.