universal interest, and essentially aided the progress of truth, by exposing the vices of the monks, and causing the vast superstruc ture of superstition to tremble to its foundation; but the far more difficult labour of establishing the doctrines of the Gospel on an immoveable basis was reserved for the intrepid and illustrious LUTHER, who, with a fearless independence of spirit, embraced, defended, and propagated those evangelical and important doctrines, which, by the gracious providence of God, induced and confirmed the happy event of the ever-memorable REFORMATION. CATALOGUE OF BOOKS PUBLISHED BY CARLTON & PHILLIPS. I. Biblical Literature. Barr's Bible Index and Dictionary. A Complete Index and Concise Dictionary of the Holy Bible: in which the various Persons, Places, and Subjects mentioned in it are accurately referred to; and difficult Words briefly explained,-designed to facilitate the Study of the Sacred Scriptures. Revised from the third Glasgow edition. By the Rev. JOHN BARR. To which is added, a Chronology of the Holy Bible, or an Account of the most Remarkable Passages in the Books of the Old and New Testaments pointing to the time wherein they happened, and to the Places of Scripture wherein they are recorded. 12mo., pp. 210. Sheep.... 80 45 This work is intended not only to assist unlearned readers in understanding the language of the Bible, but chiefly in readily turning to the places where every topic of information comprised in it occurs. Truly a choice companion for the Biblical student. No one who has ever read it will readily consent to dispense with it.-Chr. Adv. and Journal. Benson's Commentary. A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments. According to the Present authorized Version. With Critical, Explanatory, and Practical Notes: the Marginal Readings of the most approved printed Copies of the Scriptures, with such others as appear to be countenanced by the Hebrew and Greek Originals; a copious collection of Parallel Texts; summaries of each Book and Chapter; and the Date of every Transaction and Event recorded in the Sacred Oracles, agreeably to the Calculations of the most correct Chronologers. By Rev. JOSEPH BENSON, M. A. Imperial 8vo., 5 vols., pp. 4872. Sheep, plain Plain calf. Calf gift Also in twenty numbers, at 45 cents each. .$13 50 16 50 18 00 22.00 This is a work of great labour, and justly characterized by the Wesleyan Conference, î their vote of thanks to Mr. Benson, as marked by "solid learning, soundness of theological opinion, and an edifying attention to experimental and practical religion.”—DR. BUNTING. An elaborate and very useful Commentary on the sacred Scriptures, which, independently of its practical tendency, possesses the merit of compressing into a comparatively small compass the substance of what the piety and learning of former ages have advanced, in order to facilitate the study of the Bible. Its late author was distinguished for his critical and exact acquaintance with the Greek Testament.-T. HARTWELL HORNE. A work replete with sound theological and critical learning, and which will at once perpetuate his name and extend his usefulness.-R. TREFFRY. Townley's Illustrations of Biblical Literature. Illustrations of Biblical Literature: exhibiting the History and Fate of the Sacred Writings from the earliest Period to the present Century; including Biographical Notices of Translators and other eminent Biblical Scholars. By JAMES TOWNLEY, D. D. 8vo., 2 vols., pp. 1206. Sheep....... $3 00 This work forms part of the course of study adopted by the last General Conference. These ample volumes comprise a rich fund of instructive and pleasing information on the subject of sacred biography. They have been compiled from a great variety of publications, many of them inaccessible to the generality of readers, and some of them of extreme rarity. The industry and accuracy of Dr. Townley will entitle his volumes to the approbation of the critic and the patronage of the public. They afford a more comprehensive view of the progress of Biblical translations, and of the literary and ecclesiastical history of the Holy Scriptures, than is to be found in any other work.-(London) Eclectic Review. It is a subject of heartfelt gratification to every American patriot, that erudite works of such intrinsic value, and of such a costly character, are reissued in our country at so low a price. Dr. Townley's Illustrations, when first published in London, about twenty years ago, were reviewed by one of the most learned British scholars of his generation. As his judgment is perfectly correct, we transcribe it: "These volumes present a connected view of the history of Biblical translations from the earliest date to the present century, and are enriched by most copious and interesting biographical notices of the most eminent scholars and critics, with occasional sketches of the history of the manners of the darker ages." Some idea may be formed of the vast diversity of matter which these two volumes contain, when one fact only is remembered,-the Index fills nearly twenty-four pages of double columns in a small type. The work contains several engravings of antique languages, elucidating the historical notices with which they are connected. The whole work is divided into three parts, of which we present merely the general summary: Part I. From the giving of the law to the birth of Christ, in two chapters. Part II. From the birth of Christ to the invention of the art of printing, in thirteen chapters, exhibiting the historical details in progression by the successive centuries. Part III. From the invention of printing until the present time, in twelve chapters. Dr. Townley's Illustrations are essential to every good library; and to all persons who are desirous to attain an adequate and a correct acquaintance with the literature and the learned men of times gone by.-Christian Intelligencer. Watson's Conversations. Conversations for the Young, designed to promote the profitable Reading of the Holy Scriptures. By RICHARD WATSON. 12mo., pp. 300. Muslin or sheep....... $0 60 Though this work is designed for the benefit of young people, there are few adults who may not derive instruction from a serious perusal of it. It is worthy of a place in every Christian family and in every Sunday-School in the land. The plan of the work is new, and is attended with many advantages. A young person is introduced, who has some knowledge of the contents of the Bible, whose disposition is serious and inquisitive, and who proposes questions for his own satisfaction on the principal facts and doctrines of Scripture. These call forth corresponding replies, and give the work a very interesting and miscellaneous character. The sacred books are noticed in order. Difficulties are proposed and solved; the objections of unbelievers are stated, and refuted; an immense number of inquiries relating to the chronology, antiquities, phraseology, prophecies, and miracles of Scripture, are proposed and answered; and the whole has a direct bearing on the momentous subject of personal religion. The design of this little work is most admirable; namely, the furnishing young persons with general views on Scriptural subjects, by the aid of which the words of eternal life may be so grafted in the hearts and minds of readers as to "guard them against fatal errors, and open to them that scheme of Christianity, in experience and practice, to which every part of Divine Revelation is made subservient, from which it derives its only value." In the masterly treatment of this subject, Mr. Watson has bequeathed to the Christian world an enduring legacy, and conferred a lasting obligation on the readers and students of Biblical Literature and Theology. Clarke's Sacred Literature. A Concise View of the Succession of Sacred Literature, in a Chronological Arrangement of Authors and their Works, from the Invention of Alphabetical Characters to A. D. 395. By ADAM CLARKE, LL. D. 12mo., pp. 420. Muslin or sheep...... $0 70 The work commences with the giving of the law on Mount Sinai. It contains the date and argument of every book of Scripture, and of all the writings of the Jews and Christian Fathers that are extant, down to the year 395; and in some instances the analysis of the different works is copious and extensive. This work contains much important information relative to Biblical and ecclesiastical literature.-T. HARTWELL HORNE. We know not in what manner we could render a more valuable service to the student who is directing his attention to this branch of knowledge, than to recommend him to avail himself of the guidance which the interesting work before us supplies.-Eclectic Review. Coles's Concordance. A New Concordance of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. By Rev. GEORGE Coles. 24mo., pp. 960. Sheep... $1 00 1 25 2.00 The preparation of such a book is necessarily a work of vast labour, but, when completed, the work is of great value. Cruden's has been considered the best Concordance hitherto known. Several others have been in use, but they have been incomplete, and inadequate to the wants of a Bible student. The chief objections to Cruden's Concordance have been its unwieldy size and high price. That work, moreover, is about a hundred years old, and if not defective in its arrangement, certainly admits of manifest improvement, as is proved by the volume before us. Coles's Concordance, although containing all the references of Mr. Cruden's, and many new ones, is so compactly printed as hardly to exceed the size of a pocket Bible, and is sold at the low price of one dollar. It contains no less than 960 pages, and is destined to remain to future generations a monument of the careful research and the untiring perse verance of its author. The greatest possible care has been taken to have every reference correct. This, to say the least that can be said, is, in almost every respect, the very best Concordance now extant. It is really an improvement on all the older works, being both more copious and more correct. What more can we say? We have used it considerably since it was laid upon our table, and shall continue to use it in preference to any and every other within our reach.-Ladies' Repository. Right glad are we that so valuable a contribution to Biblical literature has been furnished by a Methodist preacher. We are pleased that the author has confined himself strictly to the work which he undertook, without invading the province of the lexicographer or the theologian. We do not hesitate to recommend it heartily to all students of the Bible.Southern Christian Advocate. Every Bible student has known the value of a good Concordance. Very little progress could be made in the doctrinal study of the Scriptures without one. To Sabbath-schoo teachers and members of Bible classes a Concordance is indispensable. The one named at the head of this notice is said by good judges to be superior to all its predecessors.→ Rhode Island Pledge. Covel's Bible Dictionary. A Concise Dictionary of the Holy Bible. Designed for the Use of Sunday Schools and Families, with Maps and Engravings. By Rev. James COVEL, JR. 18mo. pp. 536, Sheep....... $0 60 This is a convenient and valuable book of reference, compiled from the best authorities. A good Bible Dictionary is an almost indispensable requisite to every teacher and student of the word of God. There are many larger and more expensive works than this, but few, if any, cheaper, and better adapted to practical use Blatch's Confirmation of Scripture. The Historical Confirmation of Scripture; with special Reference to Jewish and Ancient Heathen Testimony. By WILLIAM BLATCH. 18mo., pp. 144. Muslin or sheep.... 80 25 These Lectures arose from a conviction in the mind of the author of the importance of furnishing the mass of Christian professors with a cheap and digested manual of the direct historical evidence to the facts narrated in Scripture.-Preface. Clarke's Ancient Israelites. Manners of the Ancient Israelites: containing an Account of their peculiar Customs, Ceremonies, Laws, Polity, Religion, Sects, Arts, Trades, Divisions of Time, Wars, Captivities, &c.; with a short Account of the Ancient and Modern Samaritans. Written originally in French, by CLAUDE FLEURY. The whole much enlarged from the principal Writers. By ADAM CLARKE, LL.D. From the second London edition. 18mo., pp. 386. Muslin or sheep. ..... $0.40 This book is an excellent introduction to the reading of the Old Testament, and should be put into the hands of every young person.-BISHOP HORNE. Clarke's Commentary. The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments. The Text carefully printed from the most correct Copies of the present authorized Translation, including the Marginal Readings and Parallel Texts: with a Commentary and Critical Notes; designed as a help to a better understanding of the Sacred Writings. A new edition, with the Author's final Corrections. By ADAM CLARKE, LL. D. Upon this valuable Commentary the learned and industrious author spent forty years of his life, twenty-five in preparing it for press, and fifteen in carrying it through. In it "the most difficult words are analyzed and explained; the most important readings in the collections of Kennicott and De Rossi on the Old Testament, and in those of Mill, Wetstein, and Griesbach, on the New, are noticed; the date of every transaction, as far as it has been ascertained by the best chronologers, is marked; the peculiar customs of the Jews and neighbouring nations, as frequently alluded to by the prophets, evangelists, and apostles, are explained from the best Asiatic authorities; the great doctrines of the law and gospel of God are defined, illustrated, and defended; and the whole is employed in the important purposes of practical Christianity." The work concludes with a copious index, and a selection of important various readings of the New Testament from ten ancient manuscripts. The literary world in general, and Biblical students in particular, are greatly indebted to Dr. Clarke for the light he has thrown on many very difficult passages.-T. HARTWELL HORNE. Dr. Clarke's chief work, that on which he spent a laborious life, and on which his name will descend to posterity with the greatest lustre, is his Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. -REV. S. DUNN. Our libraries needed to be enriched with expositions of Scripture, agreeing with our own views of truth,—a want which has been supplied in the varied excellences of a Benson, a Clarke, and a Watson. There are passages in Dr. Clarke's Commentary upon the Holy Scriptures which may be justly classed among the choicest productions of modern theology.-Wes. Mag. This invaluable Commentary ought to be in the possession of every minister and student of theology.-N. Y. Com. Adv. Dr. Clarke often succeeds to admiration in expressing the sense of Scripture.-Columbian Star, (Baptist.) |