Classic Commentaries and Studies on Chronicles (7 vols.)
by 7 authors William Emery Barnes, F. M. Fearnley, A. C. Hervey, A. Hughes-Games, R. Kittel, Richard G. Moulton, James G. Murphy
12 publishers Cambridge University Press,Samuel Bagster and Sons,SPCK,E. & J. B. Young & Co.,J. M. Dent & Company,J. B. Lippincott Company,J. C. Hinrichs’sche Buchhandlung,Johns Hopkins,David Nutt,Macmillan and Co.,Macmillan Co.,T&T Clark 1875–1903
Overview
The Classic Commentaries and Studies on Chronicles (7 vols.) offers some of the best commentaries and studies on the books of Chronicles from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With notable authors such as James G. Murphy, Richard G. Moulton, and W. E. Barnes, Classic Commentaries and Studies on Chronicles (7 vols.) contains over 1,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and practical application. The seven volumes contained in the Classic Commentaries and Studies on Chronicles (7 vols.) have had an enduring impact on Old Testament exegesis, and this exceptional collection provides easy access to this wealth of significant scholarship.
This collection is essential for students, scholars, pastors, historians, teachers of the Bible, or anyone studying the Books of Chronicles. With Logos Bible Software, this collection is completely searchable, with passages of Scripture appearing on mouse-over, as well as being linked to the Greek and Latin texts and English translations in your library. This makes these texts more powerful and easier to access than ever before for scholarly work or personal Bible study. With the advanced search features of Logos Bible Software, you can perform powerful searches by topic or Scripture reference—finding, for example, every mention of “David” or “1 Chronicles 14:8."
Key Features
- Over 1,000 pages of notable scholarship on the Books of Chronicles
- Noted authors from a variety of backgrounds
- Completely searchable, linked to your preferred Bible translation and the other books in your library
Individual Titles
- The Book of Chronicles by James G. Murphy
- The Books of Chronicles in Relation to the Pentateuch and the "Higher Criticism" by A. C. Hervey
- The Chronicles Richard G. Moulton
- An Apparatus Criticus to Chronicles in the Peshitta Version by W. E. Barnes
- The Books of the Chronicles by R. Kittel
- The First and Second Books of Chronicles by A. Hughes-Games
- The Chronicle of Man, or, the Genealogies in the Book of Chronicles Viewed as Foreshadowing the Purposes of the Ages by F. M. Fearnley
Expositionally examining the books of Chronicles as a prelude to the New Testament, James G. Murphy provides comprehensive studies on the scope of the text and its relationship to the Pentateuch under the law. Murphy offers thorough analysis of the literary composition and distinguishing characteristics of the text—while relying on extra-biblical sources for clarification on events.
Far beyond anything indicated by the small price of this work is its exceeding value for thoroughness of verbal exposition, exegetical criticism, and homiletic suggestiveness.
—Baptist magazine
. . . it contains a vast amount of information, which ministers, Sunday-school teachers, and Bible classes may turn to good account.
—Christian World
James G. Murphy was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Assembly’s College and the author of numerous books, including The Elements of Hebrew Grammar, The Human Mind, Sacrifice as Set Forth in Scripture, and several commentaries on books of the Old and New Testaments.
Originally delivered as a series of five lectures before the Society for Promoting Higher Education, A. C. Hervey provides concise commentary covering authenticity, scope, and application of the text. Hervey seeks to relay the inherent connection between Chronicles and the Pentateuch with regard for the law and redemption. The author emphasizes the reoccurring themes of apostasy and reconciliation throughout the text.
A. C. Hervey (1808–1894) was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge before being ordained. Hervey went onto to become Bishop of Bath and Wells during his life of clerical work.
Covering in detail the genealogy and history covered in the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah, Richard G. Moulton moves expositionally through the text with emphasis on the restoration of Israel. Moulton expresses the importance of the Chronicles in understanding Israel's historical relationship with Yahweh under the law.
In view of the significance and possible results of Professor Moulton's undertaking, it is not too much to pronounce it one of the most important spiritual and literary events of the times.
—The Outlook, New York
Unquestionable here is a task worth carrying out: and it is to be said at once that Dr. Moulton has carried it out with great skill and helpfulness. Both the introduction and the notes are distinct contributions to the better understanding and higher appreciation of the literary character, features, and beauties of the Biblical books treated.
—The Presbyterians and Reformed Review
Richard G. Moulton (1849–1924) was Professor of English Literature at the University of Chicago. Moulton was born in England and educated as a lawyer before immigrating to America.
Concisely examining the Peshitta (Syriac Vulgate) with regard for semantic variation and omission, W. E. Barnes provides verse-by-verse elucidation of the text. Barnes seeks to convey the inherent purpose of the text—while noting several instances of textual substitution and mistranslation. The author draws upon the Jacobite MS, Florentine MS, Peshitta, Septuagint, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for semantic comparison.
W. E. Barnes (1859–1939) was Fellow and Chaplain of Peterhouse, Hulsean Professor of Divinity, and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of London.
Examining the composition of the English translation based on the reconstruction of the original Hebrew, R. Kittel provides critical examination of the text with regard for semantic interpretation and historical context. Kittel draws upon the Masoretic Text, LXX, Targum manuscripts, Peshita, and Latin Vulgate in order to draw conclusions on semantic variation and omission. He incorporates views from the early Church fathers in order to provide further clarification on key topics.
. . . it is not only valuable, but indispensable.
—The London Quarterly Review
R. Kittel (1853–1929) was educated at Tübingen University before becoming Professor of Old Testament at the University of Leipzeig.
Viewing the books of First and Second Chronicles as an aggregate of compiled history, A. Hughes-Games offers in-depth exposition of the text from historical context—while looking at the original compilation of the books in the Septuagint. Following an extensive introduction to the text covering literary composition, canonical positioning, semantic variations, and questions of authenticity, A. Hughes-Games moves verse-by-verse while offering clarification of critical points.
A. Hughes-Games was Venerable Archdeacon of Holy Trinity Church, Hull.
F. M. Fearnley's The Chronicle of Man, or The Genealogies in the Book of Chronicles Viewed as Foreshadowing the Purpose of the Ages provides exegesis on the genealogies found in First Chronicles within historical context. Fearnley critically examines the lineage as a key part of understanding biblical history.
F. M. Fearnley is also the author of The Bread of God, This Life and the Life to Come, and Elijah and Elisha.
Product Details
- Title: Classic Commentaries and Studies on Chronicles
- Volumes: 7
- Pages: 1,370