Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Biblical Repertory, Vol. 7: April, 1835
From what we have said it follows of course, that the work before us has uncommon merit. Correct explanation, felicitous illustration, and impressive application, are the characteristic attributes of a successful commentary. Though nothing can be added, in the way of commendation which is not involved in something said already, there are two detached points which deserve perhaps to be distinctly stated. we are glad to see that Mr. Barnes not only shuns the controversial mode of exposition, but often uses expres sions on certain disputed subjects, which, in their obvious sense, convey sound doctrine, in its strictest form. What variety of meaning these expressions may admit of, or are likely to convey, we do not know; but we are sure, that in their simple obvious meaning they are strongly calvinistic in the good old sense. The other point to which we have alluded is Mr. Barnes's frankness and decision in condemn ing fanatical extravagance and inculcating Christian pru dence. When we think of the extent to which these notes will be read and regarded as authority, -we cannot but re joice that such instructions as the following will find their way to thousands, who would Spurn the same suggestions from a quarter still infected with old-fashioned Presbyterian rigour.
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