A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Vols. I–VIII

by Charles Ellicott

Publisher:

Cassell and Company

, n.d.

Overview

A compilation of the work of over 25 authors such as Rev. Payne Smith, Rev. Charles J. Ellicott and Rev. Charles H. Waller, this collection is a must have for anyone wanting to gain a greater understanding of the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible. A Bible Commentary for English Readers is written in such a format that makes the text easy to understand since the scripture and commentary are on the same page. This makes for easier reading and correlation between the scripture and commentary because the content is derived from English instead of Greek as in Ellicott’s other works.

The books contained in this collection focus on the text from an English perspective whereas Ellicott’s other works are discussed from a Greek viewpoint. By recognizing that the content of A Bible Commentary for English Readers focuses on English rather than Greek, and pays attention to the expository side less than the technical since it does not contain Greek words or terminology. If you are looking for a good, solid commentary that is relevant and easy to understand, then A Bible Commentary for English Readers is one you do not want to pass up!

Key Features

• Contains commentary on the Old Testament and the New Testament
• Each volume includes a map of the location mentioned in it
• Contains an introduction to each book

Product Details

• Title: A Bible Commentary for English Readers (8 Vols.)
• Editor: Charles J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Volumes: 8
• Pages: 4,473

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Genesis—Numbers

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 576

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Deuteronomy—II Samuel

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 510

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Authors

• Deuteronomy by The Rev. C. H. Waller, MA
• Joshua by The Rev. C. H. Waller, MA
• Judges by The Very Rev. F. W. Farrar, DD, FRS
• Ruth by The Rev. Sinker, MA
• I Samuel by The Very Rev. H. D. Spence, MA
• II Samuel by The Rev. F. Gardiner, DD

Contents of Volume 2

• Deuteronomy
  • Introduction to Deuteronomy
  • Text of Deuteronomy
  • Excursus to Deuteronomy

• Joshua
  • Introduction to Joshua
  • Text of Joshua
  • Excursus to Joshua

• Judges
  • Introduction to Judges
  • Text of Judges
  • Excursus to Judge

• Ruth
  • Introduction to Ruth
  • Text of Ruth

• 1 Samuel
  • Introduction to 1 Samuel
  • Text of 1 Samuel
  • Excursus to I Samuel

• II Samuel
  • Introduction to II Samuel
  • Text of II Samuel
  • Supplementary Note on the Text of II Samuel

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, I Kings—Esther

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 529

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Job—Isaiah

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 577

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Jeremiah—Malachi

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 609

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, The Four Gospels

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 563

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Acts—Galatians

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 468

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

 

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, Ephesians—Revelation

• Editor: C. J. Ellicott
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Publication Date: 1905
• Pages: 641

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Authors

• The Epistle to the Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians by The Right Rev. Alfred Barry, DD
• The Epistle to the Thessalonians by The Rev. A. J. Mason, MA, DD
• The Epistles to Timothy and Titus by The Very Rev. H. D. M. Spence, DD
• The Epistles to the Hebrews by The Rev. W. F. Moulton, DD
• The Epistle of St. James by The Rev. E. G. Punchard, DD
• The First Epistle of St. Peter by The Rev. A. J. Mason, MA, DD
• The Second Epistle of St. Peter by The Rev. Alfred Plummer, MA, DD
• The Epistles of St. John by The Ven. W. M. Sinclair, MA, DD
• The Epistle of St. Jude by The Rev. Alfred Plummer, MA, DD
• The Revelation of St. John by The Right Rev. W. Boyd Carpenter, DD

Contents of Volume 8

• The Epistle to the Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians
  • Ephesians
    • Introduction to the Epistle to the Ephesians
    • Text of the Epistle to the Ephesians
  • Philippians
    • Introduction to the Epistle to the Philippians
    • Text of the Epistle to the Philippian
  • Colossians
    • Introduction to the Epistle to the Colossians
    • Text of the Epistle to the Colossians
    • Excursus to the Epistle

• The First Epistle to the Thessalonians
  • Introduction to the Epistle to the Thessalonians
  • Text of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians

• The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
  • Introduction to the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
  • Text of the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
  • Excursus to the Epistle

• The Pastoral Epistles
  • The First Epistle to Timothy
  • Introduction to the First Epistle to Timothy
  • Text of the First Epistle to Timothy
  • Excursus to the Epistle

• Introduction to the Second Epistle to Timothy
  • The Second Epistle to Timothy
  • Excursus to the Epistle

• The Epistle to Titus
  • Introduction to the Epistle to Titus
  • Text of the Epistle to Titus

• The Epistle to Philemon
  • Introduction to the Epistle to Philemon
  • Text of The Epistle to Philemon

• The Epistle to the Hebrews
  • Introduction to the Epistle to the Hebrews
  • Text of the Epistle to the Hebrews

• The General Epistle of St. James
  • Introduction to the General Epistle of St. James
  • The General Epistle of St. James

• The First Epistle General of St. Peter
  • Introduction to the First Epistle General of St. Peter
  • The Text of the First Epistle General of St. Peter

• The Second Epistle General of St. Peter
  • Introduction to the Second Epistle General of St. Peter
  • The Text of the Second Epistle General of St. Peter

• The First Epistle General of St. John
  • Introduction to the First Epistle General of St. John
  • The text of the First Epistle General of St. John

• The Second and Third Epistles to St. John
  • Introduction to the Second and Third Epistles to St. John
  • Text of the Second and Third Epistles to St. John

• The General Epistle of St. Jude
  • Introduction to the General Epistle of St. Jude
  • Text of the General Epistle of St. Jude
  • Excursus to the Epistle

• Revelation
  • Introduction to the Revelation
  • The Text of the Revelation
  • Excursus to the Revelation

About Charles Ellicott

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905) was an English theologian, dean of Exeter, and bishop of the sees of Gloucester and Bristol. He studied at Stamford School and St. John’s College, Cabridge, and was ordained in the Anglican Church in 1848. He is the author of several works on Christianity and the church, as well as commentaries on Paul’s Epistles. Ellicott died on October 15, 1905.