ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
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1053. ALEXANDER (JOSEPH ADDISON, D.D.) The Acts Explained. 2 vols., 8vo. 15/- Lond., Nisbet. 1869.
In all respects a work of the highest merit.
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1054. ALFORD (HENRY, D.D.) Homilies on the former part of the Acts of the Apostles. Ch. I.—X. 8vo. 8/- Lond., Rivingtons. 1858. S. 2/6.
Not so good as his critical notes; but such an author always deserves attention.
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1055. ARNOT (WILLIAM, D.D.) The Church in the House. Post 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Nisbet. 1873.
Intended to be read in families on Sabbath afternoons; but all who are acquainted with Dr. Arnot will know that even his simplest expositions are rich and full. He hath dust of gold.
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1056. BAUMGARTEN (M., Ph.D.) Apostolic History. 3 vols., 8vo. 27/-Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1854. S. 10/6.
“An exposition at once profoundly scientific and sublimely Christian, one of the most pressing wants of our times."—Eclectic Review. Alford calls it excellent, though somewhat fanciful.
1057. BENNETT (JAMES, D.D.) Lectures on the Acts. 8vo. Lond., 1847. 5/6 to 4/-
A good specimen of plain and popular pulpit exposition. Dr. Bennett fights very earnestly for the Congregationalist view of Baptism, for which we do not blame him; for common humanity leads us to admire a man who struggles for a weak cause.
1058. BENSON (GEORGE, D.D. 1699—1763). History of the first planting of the Christian Religion. 3 vols., 4to. Lond., 1756. 4/- to 6/6.
Dull, but displaying considerable research. Benson was an Arian.
1059. BONAR (H., D.D.) Light and Truth. Vol. III. (See No. 6.)
1060. BOUCHIER (BARTON, A.M.) Manna in the House; or, Daily Expositions of the Acts. 12mo. Lond., 1858. S 1/6 to 2/6.
Superior family reading. Bouchier did not write for students, but for households, yet even the more advanced may learn from him.
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1061. BREWSTER (JOHN, M.A.) Lectures on the Acts. 8vo. 1830. 3/6.
A sip of Howson or Hackett is worth a barrel of these weak and watery prelections.
1062. CALVIN (JOHN). Commentaries upon the Acts. Trans-lated by C. Featherstone. 4to. Lond., 1585. 6/-
This forms the basis of the Calvin Translation Society's edition.
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1063. COOK (F. C., M.A., Canon of Chester). The Acts, with a Commentary. 8vo. 12/6. Lond., Longmans. 1866. S. 2/6.
Contains many useful notes, instructive to fairly educated readers.
1064. CRADOCK (Samuel, B.D.) The Apostolical History, containing the Acts, Labors, Travels, Sermons, &c., of the Apostles. Folio..Lond., 1762. 5/-
Tillotson, Reynolds, Doddridge, and others highly commend the works of this Puritan writer. The style in which the "Apostolical History" is got up is most uninviting; the book is nearly all italics. Many modern works far excel it.
1065. DENTON (W.,M.A.) Commentary on the Acts. 2vols., 8vo. [Vol. I. only issued. 18/-] Lond., G. Bell. 1874.
A complete list of all authors upon the Acts will be found in this very learned and exhaustive work. We do not always agree with the author, but he has done his work thoroughly well.
1066. DICK (JOHN, D.D. 1764—1833). Lectures on the Acts. Sm. 8vo. Glasg., 1848. 4/-
Interesting lectures upon selected portions of the Acts. This work has been reprinted in America, whence we obtained a copy of the second edition & this shows that it has been highly esteemed.
1067. DU VEIL (C. M., D.D. A learned converted Jew. Died about 1700). Explanation of the Acts. 8vo. Lond., 1685. Reprinted by Hansard Knollys Society. 8vo. 1851. 4/- to 6/-
Claude's prefatory letter highly commends this work. The author defends the immersion of believers with earnestness.
1068. FAWCETT (JOHN, M.A.) Exposition of the Acts. 3 vols., 8vo. 21/-Lond., Hatchards. 1860. S. 5/-
A fine series of expository discourses. Sometimes we differ.
1069. FORD (J., M.A.) The Acts, illustrated from Ancient and Modern Authors. 8vo. 12/- Lond., Masters. 1856. (See No. 955)
1070. GLOAG (PATON J., D.D.) Commentary on the Acts. 2 vols., demy 8vo, 21/- Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1870.
Dr. Hackett says of Dr. Gloag's work: "I have examined it with special care. For my purposes I have found it unsurpassed by any similar work in the English language. It shows a thorough mastery of the material, philology, history, and literature pertaining to this range of study, and a skill in the use of this knowledge, which places it in the first class of modern expositions."
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1071. GUALTHERUS (RODULPHUS. 1529—1586). A Hundred Threescore and Fifteen Homelyes or Sermons vppon the Actes of the Apostles, made by Radulphe Gualthere, of Tigurine, and Translated out of Latine [by John Bridges, Vicare of Herne]. Folio. Black Letter. Lond., 1572. 30/-
Full of Protestantism. The author judged that, as Luke who wrote the Act was a physician, his book was meant to be medicine to the Church.
1072. HACKETT (HORATIO B., D.D.) Commentary on the Original Text of the Acts. [Several American editions. Reprinted in 2 vols., in The Bunyan Library.]7/- to 10/-
Hackett occupies the first position among commentators upon the Acts. The Bunyan Library edition omits some of his most valuable critical observations.
1073. HODGSON (ROBERT, D.D., Dean of Carlisle). Lectures upon the first Seventeen Chapters of the Acts. 8vo. Lond., 1845. I/6.
Deficient in Gospel clearness, and in every other respect, except ardent churchism.
1074. HUMPHRY (WILLIAM GILSON, B.D.) Commentary on the Acts. Second edition. 8vo. Lond., J. w. Parker & Son. 1854. 3/-
Exegetical remarks upon the Greek text. Very good from a philological point of view, but professedly of an elementary character.
1075. KELLY (W.) Lectures Introductory to the Study of the Acts, Catholic Epistles, and Revelation. Cr. 8vo. 5/-/.and., Broom. 1870. S. 3/-
By a man "who, born for the universe, narrowed his mind" by Darbyism.
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1076. LANGE (J.P.) Commentary: from the German of Lechler and Gerock. 2 vols., 8vo. 21/- Edinb., Clark. 1864. S. 10/6. Also 1 vol., imp. 8vo. 21/- (See introductory lecture.)
Adds nothing to our knowledge of the Acts; but the homiletical hints are useful. Refer to links under number 42
1077. LIGHTFOOT (JOHN, D.D. 1602—1675). Commentary. Edited by J. R. Pitman, A.M. 8vo. 1823. [Vol. VIII. of Lightfoot's Works.]
Few now-a-days will care for this author, whose learning ran mostly in Talmudical channels. He was profound, but not always discreet.
1078. MACBRIDE (JOHN DAVID, D.D.) Lectures on the Acts and Epistles. 8vo. Oxf, 1858. 2/6.
This author simply gives a continuous narrative. He has also written on the Gospels. We mention him that the student may not purchase his work as a Commentary.
1079. MASKEW (T. R., B.A.) Annotations on the Acts. With College and Senate-House Examination Papers. 121110. Camb., 1847. 1/6.
A handbook to the Acts, viewing it simply as a Greek book; prepared for the use of students passing through the university.
1080. MIMPRISS (R.) The Acts and Epistles, according to Greswell's Arrangement. 8vo. 1837. 2/-
A handy book for teachers.
1081. NEANDER (J. A.W.) History of the Planting and Training of the Christian Church by the Apostles. Translated by J. E. Ryland. 2 vols., cr. 8vo. 3/6 each. Lond., Bohn's Library, Bell & Sons. 1851. S. 4/6.
Also in Cabinet Library. The work rather of an historian than of a commentator. Bold, devout, learned, and, on the whole, sound. The result of wide research, and deep learning.
1082. NORRIS (J.P., MA.) Key to the Acts. Sm. 8vo. 2/6. Lond., Rivingtons. 1871.
A well-executed sketch of the Acts of the Apostles, giving the student a clear idea of the run of the book. Like the same author's "Key to the Gospels" (No. 963), it would be most useful in Bible classes.
1083. OLSHAUSEN (H., D.D.) See No. 964.
Denton says that "this is a brief, hasty, and not well-digested supplement to Olshausen's volumes on the Gospels." He thinks all the German writers to be much overrated, and we are much of his mind.
1084. PYLE (T., M.A. 1674—1756). Paraphrase. 2 vols., 8vo. 1795. 2/-
This pile of printed paper may safely be left on the bookseller's shelves.
1085. STIER (RUDOLPH, D.D.) The Words of the Apostles. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1869.
Devout, scholarly, full of thought. To be used discreetly.
1086. STOCK (EUGENE). Lessons on the Acts. For Sunday School Teachers and other Religious Instructors. 8VO. 2/6. Lond., Ch. of England S. School Institute. 1874.
For half-a-crown the teacher may here obtain one of the most useful books known to us. Though produced for members of the Church of England, we recommend it heartily to ministers and others who are preparing addresses to the young.
1087. THOMAS (DAVID, D.D.) Homiletic Commentary on the Acts. 8vo. Lond., Dickinson. 1870. 6/6.
Many of the homiletic outlines strike us as "much ado about nothing "; still, if a man should read this work and get no help from it, it would be his own fault.
1088. THOMSON (JAMES, D.D.) Exposition of the Acts. 8vo. Lond.,A. Hall, Virtue, & Co. 1854. S. 216.
We fail to see much here of service to a preacher.
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1089. TROLLOPE (W., M.A.) Commentary on the Acts, with Examination Questions, for the B.A. Degree. 12mo. Cam&, 1854. 2/6.
Well adapted to accomplish the design indicated in the title.
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1090. VAUGHAN (CHARLES J., D.D.) Lectures. 3 vols. Fcap. 8vo. 4,/6 each. Lond., Macmillan. 1864, &c.
Not only does Dr. Vaughan expound his texts in the ablest manner, but he introduces passages of Scripture so aptly that he suggests discourses. Bating his Churchianity, we cannot too highly commend him.
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