NOTES ON THE GOSPELS Matthew Mark Luke John Melancthon Jacobus 1869 3 VOLS -18
Matthew, Mark & Luke, John. Hardcovers no dust jackets; 303, 319, 340 pages; Size Approx. 5 1/4 X 7 3/4. Published by William Oliphant and Co. This is a three volume set of Notes on the Gospels, a Commentary by Melancthon Jacobus.
(September 19, 1816 - October 28, 1876); was an American Presbyterian minister, professor, and writer. A note of interest concerning the provenance of these books: They are from the library of Alton J.Shea, the brother of the beloved gospel singer George Beverly Shea. I acquired much of his library after his death at the age of 101, in 2015. In the front of each of the books, under the stamp of the Brookside Wesleyan Church of Wellsville, N.
(which he pastored), is written: Gift of A. But he must have taken these with him when left that pastorate. Charles Hodge, William Henry Green, J. Alexander and others from Princeton Seminary said,'The excellent Commentaries of Dr.
Melancthon Jacobus have deservedly attained a high reputation, and their wide circulation proves how well they are adapted to the wants of both ministers and laymen. They present, in a brief compass, the results of extensive erudition, abound in judicious exposition and pertinent illustration, and are, moreover, distinguished by doctrinal soundness, evangelical character, and an eminently devout spirtit. Jacobus is sound and plain, and is therefore a safe guide to Sunday-School teachers and others who need to see the results of learning without the display of it. This work is characterized by solid learning, sound doctrine, and lucid statements, a pleasant style, and the most serious spirit of piety. I consider that I would be doing service to the cause of pure religion, scriptural theology, and saving piety, could I contribute to the introduction of Professor Jacobus' Notes into the families, Sabbath Schools, and Bible Classes of our land.
Jacobus writes in the popular style of Albert Barnes, and is solidly Reformed. Some commentators make you plow an acre to find a single nugget; but not Jacobus. His exegetical notes are concise but meaty, with rich veins of practical exposition. A fine addition for your bookshelf!
Ex-church library copies with the usual card pocket and stamps, some wear at spine ends and corners, spines darkened and have remnants of labels, volume 3 has black cloth bookbinder's tape along the outer hinges, otherwise in good condition with solid bindings and clean pages. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book.
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