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I have been patiently waiting on the LORD to get a hold of this blessed set for some months now to help in my Hebrew and Greek studies. This particular commentary excels in using the original languages providing a wider scope supplementing the other commentaries in my library. "Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch were Nineteenth-century theologians from a German protestant background. They compiled one of the most comprehensive and extensive commentaries on the Old Testament. Their work in the 1800s is still held in high regard throughout theological circles for its meticulous and sound doctrinal commentary. Their work examines the historical and grammatical aspects of the entire Old Testament in Hebrew in their original context so you can easily follow the textual analysis of its intended meaning in its original language." The entire digitized archive can be found here  from where the above description comes as well.

The Christian Pastor's Manual compiled by John Brown of Edinburgh Godly men from the past present a wealth of material for pastors as well as for those training for the ministry. The character, qualifications, and duties of the preacher are emphasized along with the difficulties and snares associated with the office. The priority of preaching Christ faithfully and experientially is held forth as the focal point of pastoral ministry. The Christian Pastor’s Manual was first published in 1826. Tested by time, it remains a relevant and formative handbook on pastoral ministry. Compiled by John Brown (1784–1858) who studied for the ministry in Selkirk under the Scottish Secession minister George Lawson. Brown pastored a church in Biggar for sixteen years, then took pastorates in Edinburgh at Rose Street for seven years, and then at James Hall at Broughton Place for twenty-nine years. Recognized as a true scholar and earnest preacher, he was appointed professor of exegetical theology. Bro...

This is a huge undertaking for me, to start compiling my personal copy of Keil and Delitzsch's commentary on the Old Testament.  "Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch were Nineteenth-century theologians from a German protestant background. They compiled one of the most comprehensive and extensive commentaries on the Old Testament. Their work in the 1800s is still held in high regard throughout theological circles for its meticulous and sound doctrinal commentary. Their work examines the historical and grammatical aspects of the entire Old Testament in Hebrew in their original context so you can easily follow the textual analysis of its intended meaning in its original language." From accordancebible.com - Both Keil and Delitzsch were German Lutherans. Living in an era that saw the rise of German theological liberalism, both men were well-versed in the scholarship of the day but chose to...

Expository Thoughts on the Gospel by John Charles Ryle Gospel of Matthew – 1 Volume As the first Gospel in the New Testament, Matthew was, not surprisingly, the first to be published in J. C. Ryle’s series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (1856). Ryle’s expositions are a rich combination of doctrinal and practical comments on the Gospel text. Ryle’s Expository Thoughts can be used as a help in family worship, or as an aid in pastoral visitation, or simply as a companion to the Gospels in the private reading of Scripture. Gospel of Mark – 1 Volume First published in 1857, Mark was the second book to appear in J. C. Ryle’s series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels. The earliest of the Gospel narratives to be written, Mark, says Ryle, ‘is singularly full of precious facts about the Lord Jesus, narrated in a simple, terse, pithy, and condensed style’. Those last four adjectives could well be used to describe Ryle’s own comments on the Gospel! Gospel of Luke – 2 Volumes W...

The Geneva Series of commentaries from various puritans is a welcome addition to any serious student's library. I am blessed to have these titles in the growing collection. Everything from Banner of Truth is worth reading. Ephesians Commentary by Charles Hodge When Paul came to Ephesus in AD 54 it claimed to be the first city of Asia. Yet today the city is gone; and on the site of the Temple of Diana, which was the rallying-point of heathenism, is a stagnant pond. Ephesus is now known principally for its connection with the Christian Church- for Paul’s visit and his subsequent letter. The epistle to the Ephesians is in many respects the profoundest of Paul’s writings. The grandeur of pagan learning and devotion pales by comparison with the Apostle’s mighty exposition of the truth as it is in Jesus. The great theme of Ephesians is the one church, the new spiritual temple God is erecting of Jew and Gentile. Because of its profundity and scope, it is one of the most demanding of book...