second division leads the author to point out various passages in which the sense of the Greek has been misunderstood. Among these we perceive άπоyрápɛσ0αι, in Luke ii. 1, specified; and we shall be curious to see what he will make of this word. Mr. Scrivener professes himself a disciple of Bishop Middleton, touching the Greek Article; and assures us that "in the course of his review" he has "endeavoured to give its full force to every Article contained in the sacred text, whenever it can be expressed in English." No scholar can have helped wishing that the venerable translators of the Bible had exercised greater vigilance and care (perhaps we should say, had been better informed,) upon this important point. To the scholar, who can refer for himself to the original Greek, and examine the niceties of that beautiful language, the inaccuracies of our version are of little moment; but how many humble disciples might have had their faith illumined and confirmed; and what hours of anxiety might have been spared to the watchful pastor, spent in reclaiming some wanderer from the catholic belief in the real and essential Divinity of the Son of God, had the translation of such passages as Eph. v. 5, 1 Tim. v. 21, 2 Peter i. 1, &c. been strictly accurate. One of the points to which Mr. Scrivener adverts under his third general head, is the "want of uniformity in rendering the same Greek word." We are free to confess that this does occasionally detract from the clearness and precision of the original. But when Mr. Schrivener selects and enlarges upon the rendering of uaprvoía and μapruptiv in John v. 31-39, we must say that we do not perceive it in this particular instance so strongly as he appears to do. We are inclined to think, that had he cited the rendering of the same two words in 1 John v. 6-11, it would have proved much more to the purpose. We may perhaps here, as well as any where, advert to an error in King James's translators. We allude to Luke xxiii. 32, and there were also two other malefactors led with him to be put to death. There can be no question but that it is an error, and one too which had been avoided by most of the English versions; and yet error though it be-we should be glad to know by whose authority the punctuation of this passage has been altered in some editions? Thus we find that both in the pearl 8vo edition, printed at Oxford in 1836, and in the folio edition put forth by the same University in 1827, the word "malefactors" is pointed off with commas. We cannot approve of the slightest tampering with the authorized version of either the Bible or the Prayer Book. In the illustration of the several passages, of which he proposes an emended translation, Mr. Scrivener has made a diligent colla tion of versions: and upon the internal condition and critical character of these, he prefaces his "notes" with some, on the whole, sensible observations. Commencing with the PeshitoSyriac, his review includes several of the ancient, the early English, and some of the principal later English, versions. Some remarks on the Principles of Interpretation conclude the prefatory matter. Among these, Bishop Jebb's well-known application to the New Testament of the theory of parallelism naturally finds a place; the truth of which had been so ably vindicated with regard to the Old Testament, by Bishop Lowth. Possessing, as we do, the deepest veneration for that admirable prelate, we must own nevertheless that we have never been able to bring ourselves to acquiesce in all the applications of his theory. Of the "notes on the various passages in every chapter which the author deems to stand in need of criticism, we prefer to postpone our observations until their completion at present they extend only to the end of St. Matthew's Gospel, and are comprised in one volume,—with how many volumes we are to be favoured, there is no intimation. We would just suggest to Mr. Scrivener, that if he design to make his book a work of ready reference, he may greatly improve it in this respect, if he will place the number of the chapter in the inner corner at the head of each page, corresponding with the page in the outer corner: thus XIX. St. Matthew. 247 and we will further express a hope, that he will supply an index, at the end of his work, of the principal Greek words commented upon. From such a work as that before us, it is difficult to present our readers with any extracts; we will however select the following, both as showing the animus with which the work has been undertaken, and as affording a fair specimen of the tone and style of the author. Mr. Scrivener thus concludes his Introduction: "In a production of this nature, composed as it is of numerous isolated details, I must unavoidably have fallen into many errors. I only presume to hope that they are not errors of rashness, or dogmatism, or wilful ignorance. A formal critique on King James's version it is not my province to attempt. It is enough if I have afforded to others the means of forming a more exact estimate of its worth, than can be gathered from the vain encomiums of our popular writers. Yet I should be acting wrongfully both to my theme and to myself, was I to suppress the conviction which the devotion of several years to this employment has fixed on my mind: that if faithfulness and perspicuity; if energy of tone and simplicity of language be the true tests of merit in a translation of Holy Scripture; our authorized Bible is in no wise inferior to the most excellent of the other versions with which I am acquainted:that it will be the pride and blessing of England, so long as she values her privileges as a nation professing godliness."-p. 127. Reserving, then, our judgment upon the principal matter of the work until its completion, we can recommend with safety this first volume to the biblical student. Even though the rest were to be found very faulty, the Introduction would prove an useful, and, we will add, an interesting manual of the chief versions and editions, ancient and modern, of the New Testament. Although Mr. Scrivener, at setting out, frankly and modestly disclaims all pretensions to originality; we feel bound, nevertheless, to say that there is an air of freshness pervading his little work, and a degree of interest attached to a confessedly dry subject, very different to the sensation of weariness with which we invariably rise from consulting certain bulky octavos treating on this and kindred subjects. It may be that Mr. Scrivener too is a compiler; yet is there this difference between him and some others that might be named; that whereas their tomes evermore suggest visions of scissors and paste-pots,-Mr. S. evidently not only reads, but thinks for himself. The motto of the one may be SCRIPSI; that of the others should be SCIDI. xx.-An Apology for the Greek Church; or, Hints on the Means of Promoting the Religious Improvement of the Greek Nation. By EDWARD MASSON, one of the Judges in the Supreme Court of Areopagus, &c. Edited by J. S. Howson, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge. London: Hatchards. THIS very interesting little volume is written by a gentleman who has been resident for twenty years in Greece, and who occupies a high official station there. He is apparently a Presbyterian, and this renders his defence of the Greek Church in certain points, such as prayer for the dead, invocation of saints, and worship of images, not a little curious. We should apprehend that his views on such points are not to be implicitly relied on, for he goes so far as to maintain that the Greek Church is essentially Presbyterian! The work, however, is one of very considerable interest, and its author is evidently quite in earnest. XXI.-Illustrations of the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church from the Apostolic Fathers, St. Clement of Rome, St. Ignatius, St. Polycarp. By CHARLES THOMAS WILSON, M.A., Curate of Liverpool. London: Cleaver. THE sentiments of the Apostolical fathers on the leading doctrines of Christianity, and on the Church of Christ, are very perspicuously detailed in the volume before us, under various heads, such as "Scripture, the Godhead, Subordinate Spiritual Existences, Mankind, the Church." The work appears to us to be exceedingly well executed in every way; and we doubt not that it will be of considerable use and interest to young persons. XXII-1. Sermons, chiefly designed to show the practical working of Faith. By the Rev. FULWAR WILLIAM FOWLE, Prebendary of Salisbury, &c. London: Burns. 2. Six Sermons preached at the Consecration of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Jedburgh, in the diocese of Glasgow. With an Introduction. Edinburgh: Grants. 3. Expository Discourses on the Ark of Israel, and other Subjects. By the Rev. BERKELEY ADDISON, M.A., &c. Edinburgh: Grants. THE first of these volumes of sermons appears to us to be plainly and sensibly written, addressed rather to the reason than the feelings, and evincing much acquaintance with Holy Scripture. We think that it is in every way unexceptionable, as far as we can see. The "Sermons preached at the consecration" of the new Church at Jedburgh are preceded by a very interesting Introduction by the editor, the Rev. W. H. Teale, comprising an account of the erection of the church, and its consecration. The engravings with which the volume is decorated are very well executed, and if they are fair representations of the church at Jedburgh, it must be just what a church ought to be. Of the sermons we need only say that they were preached by such men as Dr. Hook, Archdeacon R. Wilberforce, Mr. Keble, and Mr. Dodsworth. We have read with great satisfaction Dr. Hook's sermon on the "aggressive" character of the Church of Scotland; and we trust that it will serve to place more clearly before that branch of the Catholic Church what is expected of her. While on this subject, we cannot refrain from expressing our satisfaction in perusing the letter which the Rev. Robert Montgomery has recently published, in condemnation of the schismatical proceedings at Glasgow; and which will, we trust, go far to deter the faithful in that diocese from communicating with the deposed and schismatical priest. Mr. Addison's sermons seem to us excellent, and we are glad that so efficient a preacher is stationed at Edinburgh. XXIII.-Views of Canada and the Colonists, &c. By a Four Years' Resident. Edinburgh: Black. London: Longman. THIS little volume will be an invaluable acquisition to the emigrant to Canada. It comprises all those details which are of most practical importance, together with an excellent map of the province; and its moderate price brings it within the reach of persons of the smallest means. XXIV.-The Midshipman's Friend; or, Hints for the Cockpit. By ARTHUR PARRY EARDLEY WILMOT, Lieutenant Royal Navy. London: Cleaver. THE little work before us was, as its author informs us, originally intended for the guidance of a young friend, but is now, at the suggestion of others, submitted to the attention of the junior branches of the Naval Profession. It contains an explanation of the common evolutions and words of command, remarks on the punishment of crimes, and on drunkenness; observations on the qualities requisite in a commanding officer;" on the education and allowances of midshipmen; on the importance of being ready for any sudden emergency; on keeping a journal; on barometers and charts; on visiting foreign stations, &c. xxv.-The Moral Phenomena of Germany. By THOMAS CARLYLE, Esq., of the Scottish Bar. London: Painter. A SINGULAR mixture of principles indeed. Of what religious denomination the author may be, we cannot conjecture. His opinion is, that the Church has committed a great mistake in submitting herself to the successors of the Apostles, instead of to the Apostles themselves. He is apparently persuaded that the Apostles are soon to make their appearance again. XXVI.-Lays and Ballads from English History. By S. M. London: Burns. THE Volume before us is dedicated "to the seven dear children for whose amusement these verses were originally written;" and we certainly think from what we have read of it, that it will be |