of the narratives of the four evangelists, is printed in Archbishop | and a general argument to each of them. By Richard KIDDER, Usher's Annals. Bishop Richardson's Annotations were published Bishop of Bath and Wells. London, 1694, 2 vols. 8vo. after his death as they sell at a low price, they are not unworthy of the student's attention.

5. Johannis MARCKII in præcipuas quasdam partes Pentateuchi Commentarius: seu ultimorum Jacobi, reliquorum Bilhami, et novissimorum Mosis, quæ leguntur Genes. xlvii. 9. Numer. These volumes extend to all the historical books of the Old Tes-xxii.-xxiv. et Deut. xxix.-xxxiii. Analysis Exegetica. Lugd. tament. Dr. Doddridge calls it "an elegant and judicious contraction" of Bishop Patrick's work, noticed in p 110. supra; and adds, that it is" vastly to be preferred to his Paraphrase on the Epistles," which is mentioned in p. 131. infra.

6. A Critical and Practical Exposition of the Pentateuch; with Notes, theological, moral, critical, philosophical and histo3. MARCHANT.-An Exposition of the Books of the Old Tes-rical. To which are subjoined two Dissertations:-1. On the tament, extracted from the Writings of the best Authors, ancient and modern. By John MARCHANT. London, 1745, folio.

1. Hora Mosaica; or a Dissertation on the Credibility and Theology of the Pentateuch. By George Stanley FABER, B.D.rence. Second Edition. London, 1818, 2 vols. 8vo.

A very elaborate and curious work; it is not of common occur. 10. The Hebrew Text of the Parallel Prophecies of Jacob This elaborate Treatise contains the substance of the eight Bamp- and Moses, relative to the Twelve Tribes, with a translation and ton Lectures delivered by Mr. Faber before the University of Ox-notes, and the various lections of near forty MSS., &c. &c. By ford, and published in 1801. "Those who have not the means or D. DURELL, D.D., Principal of Hertford College. Oxford, 1764, leisure to consult the very valuable works of Mr. Bryant, Mr. Maurice, and Sir W. Jones, in this line, will find in these volumes many of the most striking facts brought together, and so arranged as jointly to corroborate and confirm the events recorded in the Pentateuch. The references to other authors are numerous; nor are these confined solely to the ancients. Additional notes and illustrations are to be found at the end of each volume." (Brit. Crit. vol. xix. O. S. pp. 382. 388.) The second edition, published in 1818, is very materially enlarged and greatly improved by its learned author.

author proposed, 1. To exhibit at length the words of the inspired 28. Brief Observations upon some of the first Chapters of the authors; 2. To quote the chief commentators in Pool's Synopsis, on Book of Genesis. London, 1827, 8vo. every subject, as they are ranged by him; 3. To set down the judgment of ancient historians, philosophers, poets, &c.; and to reserve the last place for moderns, especially English and French Divines. A copy of this specimen is in the library of the British Museum.

15. A New English Translation, from the original Hebrew, of the First Three Chapters of Genesis, with marginal illustrations, and notes, critical and explanatory. By Abraham DawSON, M.A. London, 1763, 4to.

16. A Fourth and Fifth Chapter of Genesis, translated from the original Hebrew. By Abraham Dawson, M.A. London, 1772, 4to.

17. The Sixth, and Eleven following Chapters of Genesis, translated from the original Hebrew, &c. &c. By Abraham DAWSON, M.A. London, 1786, 4to.

For an account of these publications see the Monthly Review, Old Series, vol. xxix. pp. 293-299.; vol. xlvii. pp. 1-7.; and vol. lxxvii. pp. 140-147.

18. Annotations upon Genesis, with Observations, doctrinal and practical. By the Rev. Thomas HARWOOD. London, 1789,

8vo.

This is a compilation from various authors, "which, if not a brilliant, may in some degree be considered as a useful performance." (Month. Rev. New Series, vol. iv. p. 106.)

19. Sacred Literature, or Remarks on the Book of Genesis, corrected and arranged to promote the knowledge and evince the excellency of the Scriptures. By James FRANKS, A.M. London, 1802, 8vo.

29. Libri Geneseos secundum Fontes rite dignoscendos Adumbratio nova. In usum Prælectionum scripsit Dr. C. P. W. GRAMBERG, Lipsia, 1828, 8vo.

This writer adopts the hypothesis of some modern German critics, that the book of Genesis is a compilation by a third person from two primary documents, which he designates by the terms "Jehovista" and "Elohista," from the appellation of Jehovah and Elohim given to the Almighty. He adopts the untenable notion that the history of the creation and Fall of Man is a philosophical and poetical mythos, or fable.

30. T. P. C. KAISER Commentarius in priora Geneseos Capita, quatenus universæ populorum mythologia claves exhibent.

Norimbergæ, 1829, 8vo.

31. An Essay on the Book of Genesis; being an attempt to reconcile the Incongruities in the Mosaical Account of the Creation of the World. Dublin, 1830, 12mo.

31. The Worship of the Serpent traced throughout the world, and its Traditions referred to the Events in Paradise; proving the Temptation and Fall of Man by the Instrumentality of a Serpent Tempter. By the Rev. John Bathurst DEANE, M.A. London, 1830, 8vo. Second Edition, 1833, 8vo.

Though not a commentary on the book of Genesis, "The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World, illustrated by Discoveries and Experiments derived from the present State of Science, by Thomas Wood" (8vo. London, 1818), deserves a notice in this place, as a very elaborate illustration of the first chapter of Genesis. Science is here rendered the handmaid of Revelation. To the work is prefixed a view of the cosmogony of the ancients, which are both natural and scriptural: the doctrine of the Trinity is here scripturally defended, and its authorities are clearly adduced. A philosophical exposition of the first chapter of Genesis is attempted in "The Ancient Principles of the True and Sacred Philosophy, as lately explained by John Hutchinson, Esq. Originally published in Latin by A. S. Catcott. Translated with Notes, and a Prelimi Alexander MAXWELL." London, 1822, 8vo. nary Dissertation on the Character and Writings of Moses. By

This work is nearly similar in design and execution to the pre-exhibits very considerable research. The religious improvements ceding; it consists principally of extracts from other books. The author has contented himself with forming the arrangement, which is clear and good, and inserting short passages to serve for connection and elucidation. The volume begins with general remarks on the Scriptures, and then proceeds through the book of Genesis in the order of the chapters; containing in the whole three hundred and fifteen remarks upon that book, illustrative of the matter contained in it, and collected from the best authors of all descriptions." (Brit. Crit. O. S. vol. xxi. pp. 680, 681.)

20. Hermanni VENEMA Dissertationes Selectæ ad Sacram Scripturam Veteris et Novi Testamenti: quarum Tom. I. Pars I. continet Dissertationes quinque ad Librum Geneseos: Pars II. continet Commentarium ad Gen. xlix. 1—27. Leovardiæ, 1747

50, 4to.

The Scripture History of the Fall of Man has met with many strenuous adversaries, who have endeavoured to explain it away in various ways; while it is utterly rejected by many of those who have rejected the doctrine of the atonement. In the second volume of this work (Chap. I. Sec. II. pp. 205, 206.), the literal sense of the first three chapters of Genesis is briefly vindicated; but it has been reserved for Mr. Holden to consider the subject most fully and distinctly. All the efforts of perverted criticism to reduce the Mosaic History of the Fall of Man to allegory, fable, or mythos, are here examined in detail; and the objections of its adversaries to the literal sense of that history are minutely and satisfactorily refuted.

23. Two Dissertations:-1. On the Tree of Life in Paradise, with some Observations on the Fall of Man. 2. On the Oblations of Cain and Abel. By Benjamin KENNICOTT, M.A. Oxford, 1747, 8vo.

24. An Essay towards a Vindication of the vulgar Exposition of the Mosaic History of the Fall of Man. By John WITTY.

London, 1705, 8vo.

25. The Historical Sense of the Mosaic Account of the Fall, proved and vindicated. By William WORTHINGTON. London, 1751, 8vo.

26. The Defence of the Veracity of Moses, in his Records of the Creation and General Deluge; illustrated by Observations in the Caverns of the Peak of Derby. By Philobiblos [Thomas RODD]. London, 1820, 8vo.

27. STÄHELIN (J. J.) Animadversiones quædem in Jacobi Vaticinium, Genes. cap. XLIX. Basilea, 1827, 4to.

EXODUS.

32. Hexapla in Exodum: that is, a sixfold Commentary upon the Book of Exodus, according to the Method propounded in Hexapla upon Genesis. By Andrew WILLET. London, 1608, folio.

33. Exodus; a corrected Translation, with notes, critical and explanatory. By William HOPKINS, B.A. London, 1784, 4to.

The translator has, in general, executed his task with fidelity; and, where it could be done with propriety (or where the readings of the Samaritan copy would permit it) he has adopted,' prejudices that might be infused into the minds of the common he says, the English vulgar translation, in order to prevent any people by uncharitable bigots. In the notes we meet with little that can gratify the taste of curious and critical readers; and his severe reflections on the articles and liturgy of the Church of England might well have been spared in a work of this nature." (Monthly Rev. O. S. vol. lxxii. p. 412.)

JOSHUA AND THE OTHER HISTORICAL BOOKS.

34. Josu Imperatoris Historia, illustrata atque explicata ab Andrea MASIO. Antwerp, 1574, folio; and also in the Critici

Sacri.

A work of very considerable value, on account of its containing the readings of the Syriac Hexaplar version, the manuscript of which Masius possessed. This manuscript is said to have been readings of Joshua, as given by Origen. written in the year 606, and is the only one that preserves the

35. C. H. van HERWERDEN Disputatio de Libro Josuæ, sive de diversis ex quibus constat Josua Liber monumentis, deque ætate quâ eorum vixerunt auctores. Groninge, 1828, 8vo.

36. Historia RUTH, еx Ebræo Latinè conversa et Commentario explicata. Ejusdem Historiæ Translatio Græca ad Exemplar Complutense, et Notæ in eandem. Opera ac Studio Joarinis DRUSI1. Amsterdami, 1632, 4to.

37. A Comment on Ruth by Thomas] F[ULLER], B.D. London, 1654, 8vo.

38. John Henr. MICHAELIS, Chr. Ben. MICHAELIS, et Joh. Jac. RAMBACHII, Note Uberiores in HAGIOGRAPHA. Hale, 1735—1751, 3 vols. 4to.

Of this work, the elder Michaelis wrote the annotations on the first book of Chronicles, the Psalms, book of Job, and Song of Solomon; C. B. Michaelis was the author of those on Proverbs

This dissertation consists of three parts. In the first is given a critical examination of David's exquisitely beautiful elegy on the death of Saul and of Jonathan; in the second we have an exegeti-Age, and Author. Wherein the celebrated Text, ch. xix. 25. is cal interpretation of it; and the third contains an ingenious comparison of it with the other elegiac productions of the Hebrew Sacred Poets, and with those of other Oriental poets and of the Greeks. The result of this collation establishes more satisfactorily the infinite superiority of David's elegy over every similar composition, sacred or profane.

occasionally considered and discussed. To which is prefixed an Introductory Discourse, with a short Analysis of the whole Book. Ry John GARNETT, B.D. [afterwards Bishop of Clogher]. London, 1751. Second edition, 1754, 4to.

57. Observationes Miscellanes in Librum Jobi. [Auctore

42. A. G. F. SCHIRMER, Observationes Exegetico-Critica in D. R. BOULLIER.] Amsterdami, 1758, 8vo. Librum ESDRE. Vratislaviæ, 1820, 4to.

severely criticised by Archbishop Magee, who has shown that his | Land of Uz. By the Rev. Samuel LYSONS, B.A. Oxford and objections to the antiquity of the Book of Job were unfounded. London, 1832, 8vo. (On the Atonement, vol. i. pp. 354-422.)

69. The Book of Job, translated from the Hebrew, by the late Miss Elizabeth SMITH: with a preface and annotations, by the Rev. T. Randolph, D.D. London, 1810, 8vo.

This was a posthumous publication of an amiable and accomplished young lady.-"Considering the age of Miss Smith, and the circumstances under which she studied the Hebrew language, her translation of the Book of Job may certainly be deemed a very surprising work; and had it not been characterized in the extravagant terms of commendation with which Dr. Randolph has introduced it to the public, it might have borne generally a more favourable report than it will gain from that scrutiny which his eulogium seems to challenge. It was evidently left in an unfinished state; and the editor felt himself bound in honour not to make the smallest correction. We have it, therefore, just as Miss Smith wrote it; and we receive it as a monument of her industry and genius, though we cannot regard it as having effected much towards the elucidation of the Book of Job." (Month. Rev. N. S. vol. lxv. p. 152.) See also a similar critique in the Eclectic Review, vol. vi. part ii. p. 780.

70. The Book of Job, literally translated from the original Hebrew, and restored to its natural arrangement, with Notes, critical and illustrative, and an Introductory Dissertation on its scene, scope, language, author, and object. By John Mason GOOD, M.D. F.R.S. &c. London, 1812, 8vo.

"On the whole, we regard this work as a valuable accession to our stock of sacred literature; and we can recommend it with confidence to the biblical student, as containing a great mass of useful information and valuable criticism." (Christian Observer, vol. xii. p. 306.)

in Jobi locum celeberrimum, cap. XIX. 25-27. de Guele. Jenæ, 79. J. G. STICKEL Commentatio Historico-philologico-critica 1832, 8vo

82. Marci MARINI, Brixiani, Annotationes Literales in Psalmos, Novâ Versione ab ipsomet illustratos. Editæ operà et studio Joannis Aloysii Mingarelli. Bononiæ, 1748-50, 2 vols. 4to. A learned and useful work, the author of which died in 1594. To his profound knowledge of Hebrew literature the younger Buxtorf, Le Long, Turretini, and other eminent philologists of the se venteenth century, have borne ample testimony. These Annotations are strictly literal; and to them is prefixed the original Hebrew text of the Psalms, together with the Vulgate Latin version, and a new translation of them by Marco Marini.

83. A brief Explication of the Psalms. By David DICKSON, Professor of Divinity in the College of Edinburgh. London, 1653-54, 3 vols. 8vo. Glasgow and London, 1834, 12 vols.

12mo.

This work was very popular during the latter part of the seventeenth century. The Glasgow reprint is very neatly executed, and 71. Henr. MIDDELDORFF Cure Hexaplares in Jobum, e Co- is enlarged with a memoir of the author, by the Rev. Robert Woddice Syriaco-Hexaplari Ambrosiano Mediolanensi. 4to. Vratisla-row. viæ, 1817.

72. Le Livre de Job, nouvellement traduit d'après le texte original non ponctué et les anciennes versions, notamment l'Arabe et la Syriaque; par J. Louis BRIDEL, Professeur de Langues Orientales, et de l'interprétation des Livres Saints, dans l'Académie de Lausanne. Paris, 1818, 8vo.

73. The Book of Job, translated from the Hebrew by George HUNT. Bath, 1825, 8vo.

74. Le Livre de Job, traduit en Vers Français, avec le Texte de la Vulgate en regard; suivi de Notes Explicatives, ainsi que de Variantes, tirées de plus célèbres Interprètes de la Bible. Par B. M. F. LEVAVASSEUR. Paris, 1826, 8vo.

75. A New Translation and Exposition of the very ancient Book of Job; with Notes, explanatory and philological. By the Rev. John FRY, B.A. London, 1827, 8vo.

76. An Amended Version of the Book of Job, with an Introduction, and Notes, chiefly explanatory. By George R. NOYES. Cambridge [North America], 1827, 8vo.

"Mr. Noyes, in the present translation, has aimed at combining the fruits of the labours of the learned in sacred literature, as far as they relate or can be applied to the book of Job. He has presented the public with a version of this highly interesting portion of Scripture, the basis of which is laid in the former received" [our authorized]" translation; but into which have been incorporated, with a judicious selection, the most important suggestions of the critics, lexicographers, and divines, which have been made since the received version of the Bible was promulgated......To the general ability, fidelity, good sense, and good taste, with which he has executed his task, we bear willing and ample testimony." (United States' Review and Literary Gazette, vol. ii. p. 343.)

77. The Book of Job, in the words of the Authorized Version, arranged and pointed in general conformity with the Masoretical Text. Dublin, 1828, 8vo.

84. Paraphrases and Annotations upon the Book of Psalms By Henry HAMMOND, D.D. London, 1659, folio.

Dr. Hammond's notes are exceedingly valuable, and contain many learned observations that had escaped preceding commentstors on the Book of Psalms. They are also to be found in the fourth volume of his collected works, published at London in 1684, in folio,

of the whole Book of Psalms, cast into such a method that the 85. David's Harp Strung and Tuned: or an Easie Analysis Summe of every Psalm may be quickly collected and remembered. With a Devout Meditation or Prayer at the end of every Psalm, framed for the most part out of the words of the Psalm, and fitted for several Occasions. By William [NICHOLSON], Bishop of Gloucester. London, 1662, folio.

with great minuteness; it is wholly practical and explanatory. In In this work every verse of the Psalms is divided and subdivided his explications, the Rt. Rev. Author steers between the two er tremes of literal and spiritual interpretation. The prayers at the end of each Psalm are expressed nearly in the very words of the inspired authors. Though the quaint and scholastic mode which obtains in this work is somewhat repulsive, it may nevertheless be consulted with advantage by those who cannot command other and more critical commentaries; especially as the book may be occasionally met with at a low price. Dr. A. Clarke has inserted Bishop Nicholson's Analysis in his commentary on the Psalms, omitting his prayers.

86. Martini GEIERI Commentarius in Psalmos Davidis, fontium Ebræorum mentem, et vim vocum phrasiumque sacrarum sensumque adeo genuinum, adductis copiose locis parallelis, collatis etiam (ubi opus) versionibus interpretumque sententiis, et enodatis difficultatibus, cum curâ eruens. Lipsia, 1681; 1697; Amstelodami, 1685; Dresdæ, 1709, folio.

Geier was an eminently learned divine of the Lutheran church, and Professor of Hebrew at Leipsic, where the substance of his commentary on the Psalms was delivered in lectures to the students It is very little known in this country; but on the continent it is very highly esteemed for its erudition and piety. (Walchius, vol. iv. p. 495.)

87. The Book of Psalms, with the argument of each psalm, and a preface giving some general rules for the interpretation of this sacred book. By a Divine of the Church of England. [Peter ALLIX, D.D.] London, 1701, 8vo.

88. An Essay towards a New English Version of the Book of Psalms, from the original Hebrew. By Z. MUDGE. London, 1744, 4to.

"The principal feature in this work is the adoption of what the editor calls a half-pause in each line of every verse, which he has marked by a dot, placed, like the Greek colon, at the top of the last letter of the word to which it is affixed. In the determination of this pause he has been directed by the Masoretical punctuation, which not only divides the respective verses into couplets or triplets, but every line into two distinct parts. The editor has not followed Bishop Lowth and others in printing each line separately, but has retained the usual form of the verse, as in the authorized version, and as established by the Masorets. The words also of the English translation have been retained throughout, except where a slight alteration was rendered necessary by the change in The learned author of this work, which is now of rare occurrence, their collocation, in which the order of the Hebrew is followed as closely as the difference of language will permit. By this professes to give a plain literal version, without offering to deviate means the majestic simplicity of the original is materially preserv-into any affected ornaments. The transitions of persons and scenes ed; and, in many instances, the sense of a passage more accurately which are frequent in the Psalms, are carefully indicated; and developed." (Christian Remembrancer, vol. x. pp. 492, 493.) the numerous, though brief, notes are designed partly to point out the critical meaning of each psalm, and partly to account to the reader for the changes made in the version. Some of these notes, however, are more ingenious than solid. How highly Mr

78. Conjectures concerning the Identity of the Patriarch Job, his Family, the Time when he lived, and the Locality of the

Mudge was esteemed by Dr. Johnson, may be seen, in the charac- | People of Israel, is illustrated; and their application to the Mester of him drawn by the latter, in Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson, vol. iv. pp. 80-84.

89. A new English Translation of the Psalms, from the original Hebrew, reduced to Metre by the late Bishop Hare; with Notes critical and explanatory; Illustrations of many passages drawn from the classics; and a preliminary Dissertation, in which the truth and certainty of that learned prelate's happy discovery is stated and proved at large. By Thomas EDWARDS, A.M. London, 1755, 8vo.

The design of this learned work was "to make Bishop Hare's discovery of the Hebrew metre better known; to show its truth and certainty; and to prove that, by a judicious application of it, great light may be thrown upon the poetical parts of the Holy Scriptures." (Monthly Review, O. S. vol. xii. pp. 485-487.) Mr. Edwards was of opinion that Dr. Hare's hypothesis was rejected by many persons, partly from an overhasty determination, and partly from too scrupulous a veneration for the Hebrew text. Of Dr. Hare's system, a short account is given.

90. The Psalter, in its original form; or the Book of Psalms reduced to lines, in an easy and familiar style, and a kind of blank verse of unequal measures, answering for the most part to the original lines, with arguments pointing out the general design of each Psalm, and notes, accounting for some passages in the translation; opening and explaining also, in some places, the prophetical views, &c. [By the Rev. George FENWICK, B.D.]

London, 1759, 8vo.

The object of this publication is, to show that the Psalms were written in the spirit of prophecy, with a special and direct reference to Christ and his church, in the different ages and periods of the Christian dispensation. Writing on this hypothesis, Mr. Fenwick is often fanciful in his interpretations. He has, however, many happy renderings.

91. Phil. Davidis BURKII Gnomon Psalmorum. Stutgardiæ, 1760, 2 vols. 4to.

This work is written in a pure strain of piety, but rather too much in a technical form." (Dr. Clarke.)

92. A New Translation of the Psalms from the Hebrew

Original, with Notes critical and explanatory; to which is added a Dissertation on the last prophetic words of Noah. By William GREEN, M.A. 1762, 8vo.

This work contains "some judicious alterations in the version, and valuable criticisms in the notes; which throw considerable light on many obscure passages in the Psalms, and will cause those excellent compositions, which have been the admiration and delight of pious minds through so many ages, to be read with still more pleasure and advantage." But "the language of the translation, though correct, has neither that force nor harmony which we find in the common version in our Bibles." (Monthly Review, O. S. vol. xxviii. p. 267.)

93. Hermanni VENEMA Commentarius ad Psalmos: quo singulorum Argumentum, Tempus et Hypothesis explicandi studiose inquiritur, eorumque Partes continuà Paraphrasi et selectis Ob

servationibus illustrantur. Leovardiæ, 1762-67, 6 tomis, 4to.
"Through its great scarcity, the work is little known in Great
Britain. What was said by David of Goliath's sword, may be justly
said of Venema's Commentary on the Book of Psalms-There is
none like it." (Dr. Clarke.) It is held in the highest esteem abroad,
particularly in Holland.

94. Francisci VATABLI Annotationes in Psalmos, subjunctis Hugonis Grotii Notis, quibus Observationes suas adspersit G. J. L. Vogel. Hala, 1767, 8vo.

95. Annotations on the Psalms. By James MERRICK, M.A. Reading, 1768, 4to.

siah, to the church, and to individuals as members thereof, is pointed out. By George HORNE, D.D. [late Bishop of Norwich]. 4to. 2 vols. Oxford, 1771; also in one and two volumes, 8vo; 12mo. 3 vols.; and 18mo. 2 vols. They also form vols. ii. and iii. of the collective edition of his works in 6 vols. 8vo.

work sufficiently attest the very high estimation in which it is held : The variety and number of the editions of this learned and pious the critics of the day, however, when it first appeared, were of opinion that Bishop Horne applied too many of the Psalms to the Messiah. A judicious "Selection" from this work was published by Mr. Lindley Murray, in 12mo. 1812, comprising the most striking, pathetic, and instructive parts of the commentary.

bri quinque, e Codd. MSS. et Antiquis Versionibus recensuit et 98. Davidis aliorumque Poetarum Hebræorum Carminum LiCommentariis illustravit Jo. Aug. STARK. 8vo. vol. i. pars 1. et 2. Regiomonti, 1776.

These two parts contain only an introduction to the Psalms; the work was never continued.

99. A new Literal Version of the Book of Psalms, with a Preface and Notes. By the Rev. Stephen STREET, M.Á. London, 1790, 2 vols. 8vo.

The author's object in this work is to give a close literal translation of the Psalms. In several instances, the Monthly Reviewers preceded it; that in some the alterations are doubtful, and that in state that this version " is an improvement of those which have many others they are unnecessary, if not mistaken; yet that all are worthy of attention, and may open the way to further amendments. We consider this work as a useful addition to this branch of learning. The author may, perhaps, be too ready in advancing conjectures; but he always gives notice when he does it, and he never dogmatically affirms." (Monthly Review, N. S. vol. viii. p. 50.)

100. Notes on the Books of Psalms and Proverbs. By the Rev. H. DIMOCK. Gloucester, 1791, 4to.

101. J. F. STANGE Anticritica in Locos Psalmorum varios. Lipsiæ et Hala, 1791-1795, 2 vols. 8vo.

102. A New and Liberal Version of the Psalms into Modern

Language, according to the Liturgy Translation, with copious Notes and Illustrations, partly original, and partly selected from the best Commentators, calculated to render the Book of Psalms intelligible to every capacity. By the Rev. W. WAKE. Bath, 1793, 2 vols. 8vo.

The alterations in this version are by no means such as to render it intelligible to every capacity. "This fault pervades the book, which in other respects is well executed. The arguments in general are well drawn up, and the notes appear to be judicious. The translation of the Psalms contained in the liturgy is by many considered to be the best, though the most ancient. At all events, as it is used so much, it ought to be duly explained. This book will, we doubt not, be well received among persons of some education." (British Critic, O. S. vol. iv. p. 311.)

103. An Attempt to render the Daily Reading of the Psalms more intelligible to the Unlearned, with a Paraphrase selected from the best Commentators, and illustrated with occasional Notes. By F. T. TRAVELL, A.M. Oxford, 1794, 8vo.

The design of the work is "to make the daily reading of the Psalms more easy and pleasant to those serious and unlearned Christians who make it a point of conscience to attend the public worship of God, and are desirous of joining in his praises with understanding." (Preface, p. xi.) "Mr. Travell appears to have studied carefully, and explained judiciously, the scope of the several psalms, and the sense of their distinct parts. A plain Christian, who takes up this book with the best of all purposes, that of being made better (British Critic, O. S. vol. vi. pp. by it, can hardly fail of success." 625. 627, 628.)

104. Psalmi, ex recensione Textûs Hebræi et Versionum Antiquarum Latine versi, notisque criticis et philologicis illustrati

This volume is adapted to Mr. Merrick's Poetical Version of the Psalms, published in 1765, in 4to. and justly considered as the best English poetical translation extant. In the compilation of these notes he was assisted by Bishop Lowth (then Bishop of Oxford) and Archbishop Secker. "A large part of them relate to the read-[à N. M. BERLIN]. Upsaliæ, 185, 8vo. ings of the ancient versions, and propose the conjectural emendations of various writers. Many of them abound with passages, principally from the Greek authors, which justify the modes of expression used by the Psalmist; and for this part of his design Mr. Merrick was admirably qualified, by his extensive and uncommon acquaintance with Grecian literature. Some of the notes, which are the most curious and entertaining, are those which treat upon the plants, trees, and animals mentioned in the Psalms." (Monthly Review, O. S. vol. xl. p. 374.)

This is one of the most useful Latin versions of the Psalms that

96. Mosis AMYRALDI Paraphrasis in Psalmos Davidis, una cum Annotationibus et Argumentis. Editio altera, emendatior et auctior, nova Præfatione Jac. Cremeri. Traj. ad Rhenum, 1672, 4to.

97. A Commentary on the Book of Psalms; in which the literal or historical sense, as they relate to King David and the

has appeared in modern times; it is faithfully executed, without being servilely literal. The notes, though brief, are sufficiently explicit, and are designed to explain obscure passages; to elucidate, by short paraphrase, peculiar expressions that could not be rendered in the text by a single word; to point out the principal various readings worthy of note; to state briefly those arguments for the renderings of particular words, concerning which interpreters are by no means agreed, with references to philological works in which those arguments are more copiously discussed; and to suggest probable meanings to words of doubtful interpretation, which are submitted to the reader's judgment.

105. A New Translation of the Book of Psalms from the Original Hebrew, with various Readings and Notes. By the late Alexander GEDDES, LL.D. London, 1807, 8vo.