Not all of the volumes in this set are of a very high value, but some seem to be worth a second look before passing on the opportunity ...
An Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
- Author: Alfred Plummer
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
- Publication Date: 1910
- Pages: 451
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Relying on the Greek and Armenian translations, the author illuminates the Gospel of Matthew in the light of historical events. Comparing Matthew with the rest of the synoptic gospels, Alfred Plummer addresses the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Christ.
A work eminently suited to meet the needs of English readers, and which none can study without receiving profit and edification.
—Church Times
The most useful English work on St. Matthew that has appeared in our generation. It is exactly the book for which students have been waiting for many years. Indispensable to the student of the Gospels as the best 'Commentary,' on St. Matthew in the English language.
—Guardian
Dr. Plummer's 'Commentary' is a masterly specimen, and is a masterpiece of its category.
—Homiletic Review
Alfred Plummer was Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford and Late Master of University College, Durham.
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Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew
- Author: John A. Broadus
- Publisher: American Baptist Publication Society
- Publication Date: 1886
- Pages: 610
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After a thorough introduction regarding the formation of the gospels and early Church doctrines, John A. Broadus moves verse-by-verse philologically and expositionally through the text. Resolving discrepancies in the genealogy and interpretation of parables, Broadus provides well-rounded studies and annotative notes on the Gospel of Matthew.
John A. Brodus (1827–1895) was educated at Brown University and University of Virginia. He later became Professor of Ancient Languages at the University of Virginia and Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Homiletics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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The Gospel According to St. Matthew, with Notes Critical and Practical
- Author: M. F. Sadler
- Publisher: George Bell and Sons
- Publication Date: 1882
- Pages: 504
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Examining the book of Matthew in contextual relationship to the Early Church, M. F. Sadler provides critical exegesis of the English, Greek, and Syriac translations.
We can recommend his book to devout and cultivated Churchmen who want to read the Gospels for instruction as well as for edification.
—The Saturday Review
A valuable and substantial contribution to the literature of the New testament is made by Mr. Sadler in the volume now before us . . . It might be said that every page of the work lights up the grand historical character of the Church as the one supreme authority for the authenticity and interpretation of the books of Scripture.
—The Church Review
It is far the best practical commentary we know, being plain-spoken, fearless, and definite, and containing matter very unlike the milk and water which is often served up in practical commentaries . . . Throughout the whole book the writer is ever on the watch for general principles and teaching, applicable to the wants of our day, which may legitimately be deducted from the Gospel narrative.
—Church Quarterly Review
M. F. Sadler was Rector of Honiton an Prebendary of Wells.
