J. J. van Oosterzee Theological Studies Collection (8 vols.)

This large octavo . . . contains a grave, thoughtful, and charitable survey of theology . . . It is well arranged, and the tone is throughout excellent. . . . Dr. van Oosterzee is a thoroughly Christian controversialist, and evidently most desirous of stating the views of opponents with fairness and temper, even where he differs the most widely.

—Church Quarterly Review

This second volume . . . is, in its department, as important as the first. It is a noble beginning to have two such works put into the hands of English readers. . . . The general characteristic of the book is great lucidity of well-balanced statement. It is preeminently a wise and reverent, as well as a very able book.

—The British Quarterly Review

The argument . . . is stated with much freshness and conclusiveness. He sheds touches of light on a succession of points; and to those who have been perplexed by the plausibly stated difficulties of John he suggests very plausible solutions.

—Methodist Quarterly Review

These lectures were prepared to vindicate the supernatural origin and supernatural truths of the fourth Gospel, always the special target for the assaults of anti-supernaturalists, and all who are possessed by the ‘fanaticism of negation.’ . . . We think these lectures admirably adapted to their purpose of parrying skeptical objections to the supernatural in revelation, miracles, and grace, as these are leveled at the Gospel of John. . . . We are glad to see how well our author handles those who deny the historical truth and credibility of the miracles.

—The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review

We heartily commend this little work to our readers. It is timely, earnest, spiritual, and convincing.

—The British Quarterly Review

It is the work of a theologian profoundly acquainted with the Gospel history, and who reverently beholds in Jesus, the God-man, the Redeemer and Savior, the light and life of the world, by whom the true life is not merely declared but revealed, acquired, and restored.

—The Reformed Presbyterian Magazine

Here we have a genuine Dutch book, portly, solid, and judicious. . . . We have seen no work on practical theology which it excels it in appreciation of the importance of the theme, in soundness and depth of thought, or in pure evangelical sentiment, and none which equals it in comprehensiveness of plan, or in the symmetry and completeness with which the several parts are elaborated. . . . The style of the book is sufficiently simple, easy, and pleasing, not only for scholars, but for all thoughtful readers.

—The Methodist Review

The book abounds with apt quotations, fine allusions, and sententious apothegms which greatly increase its interest and usefulness.

—The Presbyterian Review

The work before us is characterized by candor, discrimination, sound and independent judgment, and just interpretation.

—The American Presbyterian Review

Dr. Oosterzee’s book must be regarded as a rich treasury of profitable truth for all who aspire to an acquaintance with ‘the mind which was in Christ Jesus.’

—The London Quarterly Review

We have read every page of this book, and now heartily commend it to the readers of the Review. The theme is chief and central in Christian thought. Its treatment here is comprehensive, reverent, sympathetic, and often eloquent.

—The Baptist Quarterly Review

In this work [Oosterzee] seeks to combine the various scriptural references to our Lord into one full portraiture. The book is a living book, and touches living questions. It is full of faith, rising sometimes to enthusiasm. It is eloquent, sometimes falling into rhetorical declamation. It is vigorous and suggestive, and will be useful, not only in passing controversies, but in suggestions of the Divine and transcendent aspects of our Lord’s character work.

—The British Quarterly Review

With intellectual and spiritual power he combines the revelations of Scripture as to Christ before his appearance in the flesh, during his life on earth, and in glory, in order to enable us to answer the question, ‘What think ye of Christ?’

—The British and Foreign Evangelical Review

A work of great value and interest. To the clergy these readings will be found full of suggestive hints for sermons and lectures; while for family reading or for private meditation they are most excellent. The whole tone of the work is thoroughly practical, and never becomes controversial.

—Church Bells

The text is illustrated by apposite and thoughtful remarks, which will be found both convenient and profitable, not only in the family circle, but also for private meditation.

—Christian Observer

The very best religious exposition for every-day use that has ever fallen in our way.

—Bell’s Weekly Messenger

The author’s mind is deeply imbued with Scripture principles, and overflows with words, rich, warm, and devotional in their character.

—Ecclesiastical Gazette

This charming and practical book of household devotion will be welcomed on account of its rare intrinsic value, as one of the most practical devotional books ever published.

—Standard

Massive of thought, persuasive, earnest, and eloquent.

—Literary Churchman

Simple, terse, and practical; and will, we are sure, be read with profit and pleasure by many.

—Leeds Mercury

Characterized by evangelical fervor, and by a beautiful spirit of peacefulness.

—Nonconformist

This is a book for all sections of the Christian church. . . . It is sure to be prized both for its eloquence and the freshness with which it meditates upon familiar and precious truths.

—Reformed Presbyterian Magazine

As might have been expected from so clear and vigorous a thinker, every passage in this book is valuable either as an exposition or a suggestion.

—Christian Union

The conceptions are rich, full, and free, and beautifully expressed.

—Primitive Methodist Magazine