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IIARTWELL HORNE, M. A. rubished, in our large volumes, by E. LIIIFLE, 85, Chesnut

Street, Philadelphia-at Twelve Dollars, bound in cloth.

From the Christian Advocate. March, 1826.

ing up these synopses the utmost attention has been given in order to present was practicable, at one glance, a comprehensive view of the subjects costume book of Scripture. How accessory such a view is to the critical study of the records, it is perhaps unnecessary to remark.

In executing this part of his work, the author has endeavoured to steer be

THE first edition of this most valuable work was printed in England, something more than seven years ago. Since that time it has, in that country, reached a fifth edition. The great and continued demand for a work so extensive, and of such a nature as that before us, is the best evidence of its uncommon intrinsick excellence. Nor have the opinions of reviewers and critics, and the recommendations of clergymen and theologi-extreme prolixity of some analysts of the Bile, and the too great brevis cal professors, been few or tecble in proclaiming its merits. Any such review of it, and he ventures to hope, that this portion of his labours will be loom pe therefore, as would be proper for a new work, would be manifestly post horam; and useful in studying the doctrinal parts of the Scriptures. indeed would scarcely consist with a decorous respect for public opinion. Still we feel "Throughout the work references have been made to such approved write that on the appearance of this first American edition, we ought not to be altogether best illustrated particular subjects: and critical notices of their works bare to silent-We think that we owe it to the enterprising publisher who has stereotyped duce), partly derived from the author's knowledge of them, partly from the this voluminous publication, to make known that his work has been well executed; and opinions of enument biblical critics, and partly from the best critical journa that we owe it still more to a very numerous and respectable class of our readers, who Bources:-the preference being invariably given to those, which are datin ekonw have not been able to get even a sight of an European copy to give them some the acknowledged talent and ability with which they are conducted. The lat information in regard to the nature and contents of this work.-More than this, with of the Continent, and the sales by auction of several valuable divinity libra a few closing remarks, we do not propose. also enabled the author to procure many critical works that would otherwise! In regard to the execution of the work, we have to state that we have found, after a inaccessible. pretty careful comparison, that the American copy is, on the whole, superior to the "Of the works cited in the notes to the following pages, care has been taken British. The type is better, there are fewer typographical errors, the engravings are the particular editions. They are all referred to as authorities, for the statem rather superior, and the paper, if not entirely equal to the British, is unexceptionably tained in the text; many of them furnish details which the limits of the press good. The boards of the binding are covered with glazed muslin, handsomely coloured; would not admit; and some few give accounts and representations which t affording not only a neat appearance, but a degree of durability, nearly equal to a bind-thought he had reason to reject. All these references, however, are moder ing in shoep: and the price of the American edition (12 dollars) is about one-third less convenience of those readers, who may have inclination and opportunity for than the English. The two editions correspond! with each other, page for page. ting more minute inquiries. The nature atid contents of this work (which we have not read throughout, but have Carefully inspected) are, we think, fairly stated by the author, in the following extracts from the preiace.

"Such are the plan and object of the work now submitted to the candor of lic. The author has prosecuted his labours under a deep sense of the respo tacked to such an undertaking; and though he dares not hope that he can i have avoided mistake, yet he can with truth declare that he has anxiously end not to mislead any one."

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"The Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, now offered to the public, is designed as a comprehensive Manial of Sacred Literature, selected from the labours of the most eminent Biblical Critics, both British and Foreign. The four volumes, of which the work now consists, will be found to comprise the following topics: VOLUME I. contains a Critical Inquiry into the Gemanearis, Authenticity, Unrerupted Preservation, and Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; including, among other subjects, a copious investigation of the testimonies from profane authors to the leading facts recorded in the Scriptures, particularly a new branch of evidence for their reality, which is furnished by coins, medals, inscriptions, and ancient structures.This is followed by a full view of the arguments afforded by miracles and prophecy, for the inspiration of the Scriptures, and by a discussion of the internal evidence for their inspiration, furnished by the sublimity and excellence of the doctrines, and by the purity of the moral precepts, revealed in the Bible;-the harmony subsisting between every part;-the preservation of the Scriptures to the present time; and their tendency to promote the present and eternal happiness of mankind, as evinced by an historical review of the beneficial effects actually produced in every age and country by a cordial reception of the Bible; together with a refutation of the very numerous objections which have been urged against the Scriptures in recent deistical publications. An Ap-ry; and whenever information is desired, more particular and extensive I pendix to this volume comprises a particular.examination of the miracles supposed to Fave been wrought by the Egyptian magicians, and of the contradictions which are falsely alleged to exist in the Scriptures, whether historical or chronological;-contradictions between prophecies and their accomplishments;--contradictions in morality; -apparent contradictions between the sacred writers themselves, and between sacred and profane writers,--or seraing contradictions to philosophy and the nature of things. This discussion is followed by a table of the chief prophecies relative to the Messiah, both in the Old and New Testament, and by an exainination of the pretensions of the apocryphal books of the Old and New Testament.

We regant the Indexes and Appendices of these volumes as greatly enhari value. They enable the reader to turn so readily to any article he may wish t that he is not discouraged from seeking what he desires, by any difficulty in fi Those who have been deeply versed in Liblical studies and inquiries, will find in these volumes much with which they are already familiar. Were it c the work would certainly be less valuable than it is; for its avowed design it municate biblical and theological knowledge of the most useful kind. Erudi giaus, however, will here find not a little, which, if not absolutely new in it is frequently presented under a new aspect; and much in a condensed for probably they bad gleaned from the laborious perusal of many voluntes. likewise find a reference to recent writers, of the highest authority in certai biblical criticism, by which their further researches will be facilitated. But to the young biblical student, whether layan, clergyman, or candidat holy ministry, these volumes will prove an invaluable treasure. If carefully will furnish him at once with the most useful part of knowledge, on the s which they relate; they will greatly aid him in the choice of other books for which the volumes impart, they will direct him to the authors which he may vantageously consult. Supposing a theological student to possess the origina Sacred Scriptures with the usual helps for studying them, Cruden's Concord: one good English commentator, we have no hesitation in giving it as our j that the next money which he expends for books, would better be laid out in chase of these volumes than of any other with which we are acquainted. Mr. Horne's work abounds, as it ought to do, with quotations from writer nence. His own style is easy and perspicuous; his sentiments, so far as we h able to collect them, are pious and evangelical, but not peculiarly Calvinistic VOLUME II. in two parts, treats, first, on Sacred Criticism; incinding an Historia minister in the established church of England, and his attachment to it is a eal and Critical Account of the Original Languages of Scripture, and of the Cognate or yet he is not bigotted or sectarian. He appears as ready to bestow mented Kindred Dialects;-an account (with numerous fac-sides,) of the principal Manu-writers of other communions, as on those of his own. He states that it was scripts of the Old and New Testaments, together with a bibliographical and criticalant of such assistance as, in this work, he has endeavoured to furnish, whic otice of the chief printed editions; and of the divisions and marks of distinction oc-him (and principally with a view to his own improvement) on making the curring in manuscripts and printed editions of Scriptures; together with a history of and researches, the result of which he has here given to the world. We sin the ancient and modern Versions of the Scriptures, and their application to the criticism deemed ourselves fortunate to have met with such a publication in our early y and interpretation of the sacred volume, illustrated with facsimile specimens of the we therefore feel it to be a duty to recommend it to our younger clerical bre oriental versions executed at the Serampore press. In this part of the work, the history terms of no equivocal import. of the authorized English version of the Bible is particularly considered, and the literary character of its venerable translators is satisfactorily vindicated against the cavils of some late writers. The benefit to be derived from Jewish, and Rabbinical authors is Bert discussed, and the genuineness of the celebrated Jewish historian's account of Jesus Christ is vindicated and established. These discussions are followed by dissertations, -On the Various Readings occurring in the Scriptures, with a digest of the chief eritical canons for weighing and applying them:-On the Quotations from the Old Testa ment in the New, with New Tables of the Quotations at length, in Hebrew, Grek, and English, from new types cast expressly for the purpose; showing, first, their relative agreement with the Hebrew and with the Septuagint; and secondly, whether they are prophecies cited as literally fulfilled; prophecies typically or spiritually applied; pro phecies accommodated; or simple allusions to the Old Testament:-On the Podry of The Hebrars; its construction, nature, and genius; different species of Hebrew poetry; with observatious for better understanding the productions of the Hebrew poets:-and On Harmonies of the Scriptures, including remarks on the principles on which they

should be constructed.

From the Christian Observer. November, 1819.

It is saying much-yet as far as our knowledge of Biblical works extend publication of their kind, which has appeared in this or any other country much to assert of these volumes, that they constitute the most important th **No well-assorted theological library can be long without it: years. * those students in divinity, whose pecuniary resources are too limited to admi to expenditure, would do well, even on the score of economy, to include these in the list of their library. We say even on the score of economy, because M has contrived to condense and concentrate in these volumes, the real infor many quartos and folios; and what is of not less importance, he has furnished merous and minute references to his authorities as must be of very extensive: those who desire to obtain more detailed information. This outline is very inadequate to give the reader an idea of the copious a pected treasures which await him.

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From the Eclectic Review. January, 1819.

This work we bring forward with confidence to the notice of our readers, a best introduction to the critical study of the Holy Scriptures, in the whole et English literature. It is a comprehensive digest of the labours of the most writers, both foreign and domestic, on subjects of Biblical criticism. It has en attention of the author for a considerable number of years, and is replete with his industry; por is this the only qualification for the undertaking which is di the execution of the work: it exhibits a sound judgment and considerable a! is altogether an invaluable work, and cannot fail of procuring for the auther commendation of every liberal scholar. To the Biblical student it may be commended, as affording him more assistance in the pursuit of his proper c knowledge of the Scriptures, than any other publication whatever, and as en piace in his library, whether it be large or small, among the books which he 1

"The Second Part of the Second Volume is appropriated to the Interpretation of the
Scriptus; comprehending an investigation of the different senses of Scripture, literal,
spiritual, and typical, with criteria for ascertaining and determining then-the sign-
fation of words and phrases, with general rules for investigating them; emphatick
words,-rules for the investigation of emphases, and particularly of the Greek article;
-the subsidiary means for ascertaining the sense of Scripture, the analogy of lan
ungis; analogy of Scripture, or parallel passages, with rules for ascertaining and
applying them; scholia, and glossaries; the subject matter, context, scope, historical
Crinutances, and Christian Inters, both fathers and commentators.
These discussions are followed by the application of the preceding principles. for
ascertaining the sense of Scripture, to the historical interpretation of the Sacred Wri-
fines; the interpretation of the figurative language of Scripture, con prehending the
principles of interpretation of tropes and figures; together with an examination of the
retonymies, metaphors, allegories, parables, proverbs, and other figurative modes of
speech occurring in the Bible; the spiritual or mystical interpretation of the Scrip-regret having purchased.
tures;-the interpretation of prophecy, including general rules for ascertaining the
Reuse of the prophetic writings, observations on the accomplishment of prophecy in
general, and specially of the predictions relative to the Messiah;-the interpretation
of typer, of the doctrinal and moral parts of Scripture, of the promises and threatenings
therein contained;-and the inferential and practical reading of the Sacred Writings.
A copious Appendix to this volume comprises (among other articles) bibliographical
and critical notices of the principal grammars and lexicons, of the Hebrew, Greek, and
Cognate Languages, of the nost remarkable editions of the Septuagint Greek Ver-
sion of the Old Testament, of the principal writers on the criticisin and interpretation
of the Scriptures, and a select list of the chief commentators and expositors of the Bible.
In VOLUME III. will be found a sketch or summary of biblical geography and
antiquities, in four parts:
"FART I. includes an outline of the Historical and Physical Geography of the Holy
Land.
"PART II. treats on the political and military affairs of the Jews, and other natious
Thcidentally mentioned in the Scriptures.
"PART III discusses the sacred antiprities of the Jews, arranged under the heads
of Sacred Places, Sacred Persans, Sacred Times and Seasons, and the Corruptions of
Neligion among the Jews, their idolatry and various sects, together with a description
of their moral and religious state in the time of Jesus Christ.

"PART IV. discusses the domestic antiquities, or the private life, manners, custonu, amusements, &c. of the Jews, and other nations incidentally mentioned or alluded to in the Holy Scriptures.

We are greatly pleased with the serious spirit which pervades these volum rit which, we regret to say, has not always distinguished the labours of Biblic Too many of them have treated the literature of the Scriptures as a subject o tion, apart from its real utility in sisting the understanding to apprehend and import of Revelation, for the purpose of applying its truths and influer heart. *** To how great advantage, compared with some other wr the present author appear.

From the English Wesleyan Methodist Magazine.

"To the library of every lover of the Holy Scriptures, who has the leisure it, this elaborate work will form a most valuable addition; but to the Biblics ard to young Ministers, it is at once indispensable and invaluable; no singi any of the four main branches of Biblical Study whick are here so copious having, we believe, ever issued from the press, which comprehends so muel tion in itself, or points out, by references so aniple, where that information tained without which the Scriptures can neither be fully understood, nor Almost every anthor of note has been consulted by the industry of the Authe 100st important contributions of the learning, research, and observation of of be here found collected, and arranged with a sober and temperate judgment, the guidance of the light of evangelical truth. The last is an important circ and renders the work safe as well as instructive.

"In recommending, in the strongest manner, this very important work to t study of young Ministers, we feel ourselves discharging an important duty, n to the praiseworthy labours of the author himself, but to those on whom t the Charch of Christ, as to future years, principally reposes.

"The work before us is certainly one of the most valuable ever publishe

"An APPENDIX to this Third Volume contains (besides chronological and other tables, of money, weights, and measures,) a Geographical Index of the principal place mentioned in the Bible, especially in the New Testament; including an abstract of proTane oriental history, from the time of Solomou to the captivity, illustrative of the liisin such attainments; and the Christian world owes to its excellent and in tury of the Hebrews as referred to in the prophetic writings, and presenting historical author its best thanks. For ourselves, we think it an indispensable addition notices of the Assyrian, Chaldee, Median, aud P'ersian empires. brary of every young Minister; and it will be more creditable to him to tains copious cri- uit teafs. In draw-c

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