From Rev. J. B. Cleveland. The History of the Bible, by Dr. Kitto, a book of uncommon merit, instructive and exceedingly interesting, and which ought to be possessed by every family in the land, is now being circulated in this region. It is an invaluable Bible illuminator, and richly deserves the liberal patronage it is receiving. Its history of events during the 400 years intervening between the Old Testament dispensation and the New, is of very great value, and ought to be read by all persons professing to respect the Bible. New Hartford, Conn. W C. CLEVELAND, From Elder 0. A. Burgess. Dr. Kitto, one of the most eminent of biblical scholars, both thorough and comprehensive in his literary researches, author of various valuable and standard religious works, will doubtless connect in his Illustrated History of the Bible, both history and commentary, in such a manner as to render it, under the labors of the editor, Rev. Dr. Bond, one of the most convenient, instructive, and useful books of the day. O. A. BURGESS, From Rev. W. C. Richards. From Rev. Henry I. Van Dyke. Dr. Kitto is universally recognized as a writer Few of profound learning, and sincere piety. men have succeeded as he has, in putting the results of biblical criticism into an attractive and His "Illustrated History of the simple form. Bible" is an excellent work, well suited to make the Word of God more intelligible to readers of all ages and capacities. It will be a valuable addition to the household treasures of any Christian family. HENRY I. VAN DYKE, Pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., April 30th, 1867. From Rev. Samuel A. Clark. I have no doubt the History of the Bible by Kitto, will prove a valuable edition to the library of every one who may subscribe for it, and I should be glad to see it extensively circulated. SAMUEL A. CLARK, Pastor St. John's Church, Elizabeth City, N.J. From Rev. A. M. Wylie. I am in possession of Dr. Kitto's Daily Bible Readings, and consider them to be among the most valuable productions in my library; and from the well-known character of the distinguished author, we feel safe in assuring any one who may purchase a work from the same pen. A. M. WYLIE, Rector of Ascension Church Fall River, Mass. From Rev. John Duncan, D.D. Dr. Kitto's History of the Bible is a work of great value every student of the sacred volume will here find an inestimable mass of information and illustration. I know of no similar work that contains so many excellences. JOHN DUNCAN, D.D., Pastor 2d Baptist Church. Fall River, Mass., May 30th, 1867. From Rev. H. Bross, D.D. work to the families of the parish, and I should I take great pleasure in recommending this be glad if it could find its place in every houseH. BROSS, Millburn, Ill. hold. The examination I have been able to make of From Rev. Thomas M. Eddy, D.D. any one else his reputation is world-wide. The From Rev. N. Hyde. The world-wide reputation of Dr. Kitto, and the scholarship of the editor, Rev. Alvan Bond, D.D., are, in my judgment, an entirely satisfactory guaranty for the value of this book N. A. HYDE, Pastor of Plymouth Church, Indianapolis, Ind. From Rev. Charles W. Buck. THOMAS M. EDDY, D.D. From the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin. Kitto's Illustrated History of the Bible is a work that, even upon the most superficial examination, strongly impresses its merits upon the mind of any person who is at all interested in the sacred writings. The plan of the work is in itself a recommendation. The narrative is enriched by critical and explanatory notes, carefully selected from the results of long years of severe and intelligent labor. These notes are necessarily brief, but they happily meet the wants of the general reader, who cannot find the time to wander through a wilderness of commentaries, and indeed in many cases sufficient for the more critical student. For the preparation of this part of the work the eminent author was peculiarly well qualified. He brought to the illustration of the Sacred Scriptures a living knowledge of Eastern manners, traditions, geography, and natural history, acquired during three years of travel in the Holy Land and adjacent countries. To the knowledge acquired during these original researches, was added the fruit of a quarter of a century spent in the most careful study. It is said of him that he was in the habit of going several miles to the British Museum, in the reading room of which he spent six hours a day consulting rare and expensive books; and usually when laboring in his own study he devoted sixteen hours a day to the preparation of his publications. As the result of such research, such experience, and such labors, the contributions made by Dr. Kitto to biblical literature has been of the greatest value the crown of all being the History of the Bible now under consideration. The publisher, Henry Bill, of this city, was fortunate in being able to secure for the preparation of this edition the services of Rev. Alvan Bond, D.D., who brought to his editorship a ripe and accurate scholarship, and an enthusiasm for the work, which have not only given the present volume an increased value to the general reader, but have made it a rare monument to his own Christian culture. From Rev. E. E. Cummings. From the Norwich (Conn.) Aurora. KITTO'S ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE BIBLE. It is but a few months since it was announced, that a new American edition of this celebrated work was in the course of preparation, by Rev. Dr. Bond, of this city, and was to be introduced to the public by our townsman, Hon. Henry Bill. Yet the orders for it have already reached the large number of more than fifty thousand, and the demand is still unabated. It is emphatically, and in the best sense of the term, a popular book. It will make every family where it is read, wiser and better. It interferes with the sectarian prejudices of no man; for it is not a commentary on doctrinal points, but a plain, clear, and connected narrative from the point where the Bible commences down to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, A. D. 38. Any one, not a professional biblical scholar, will acquire a far more distinct view of sacred history by reading this book than he will by reading the Bible itself, for the narrative is connected, and divested of all irrelevant matter. If we take any single character in the Bible - David as a striking example - we shall find all the events of his life grouped and connected with the vividness of a picture. And the manners and customs of the people at each epoch, their laws and religious observances, their great public works, and the political relations of States, are minutely described and illustrated, not only according to the Bible narrative, but by all the lights that modern research and investigation can throw upon them. The work cannot be too strongly recommended to all who would become familiar with Bible history, for their own improvement, or for the purpose of communicating the same to others. From Rev. J. E. Adams. His Cyclopædia of Biblical Literature, Daily Bible I value any thing from the pen of Dr. Kitto. Illustrations, pictorial Sunday books, &c., are rich sources of information on all Bible matters. I refer to them with almost entire confidence that his conclusions are safe. This prepares me to Dr. Bond. It must be valuable to any Bible recommend his History of the Bible, edited by student, and especially to the Sabbath-school teachers. J. E. ADAMS, Pastor 1st Cong. Church. I have examined with some care Kitto's "History of the Bible, Illustrated," and have formed a high opinion of it, as a help in giving a knowledge in Holy Scripture. The embodied history cannot fail to awaken a deeper interest in the facts contained in the Bible, while the notes throw ad- Searsport, Maine, July 10, 1867. ditional light on the sacred text, and the illustrations give the needed information in regard to the customs and habits of the times in which the Bible was written. I most cheerfully bespeak for the work a wide circulation. E. E. CUMMINGS, Pastor Pleasant St. Baptist Church. Concord, N.H., Dec. 20, 1866. From Rev. A. F. V. Bartlett. From Rev. E. Thurston, D.D. I have before recommended Kitto's History of the Bible to the people of this place, and take pleasure in repeating that every family and Sabbathschool teacher, and indeed every student of the Bible, will find a great help in this work in his study of God's word. E. THURSTON, Pastor 2d Cong. Church. I cordially concur in the numerous testimonies to the value of the "Illustrated History of the Fall River, Mass., June 1, 1867. Holy Bible" by Dr. Kitto, and I trust that it may be widely received among the people of the South Church. From Rev. Geo. Bowler. I heartily concur in the above recommendation. From Rev. H. G. Hinsdale. My acquaintance with the " Daily Bible Illustration," the "Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature," and “History of Palestine," by Dr. Kitto, lead me to welcome the publication in this country of his "Illustrated History of the Bible," as bringing within the reach of the Christian public an attractive and valuable help in the study of the Word of God. One of its important features is the history of the four centuries intervening between the close of the Old and the opening of the New Testament. The name of the American editor affords additional guarantee of the value of the book. H. G. HINSDALE, From Rev. Alfred Emerson. The narrative is concise, clear, and attractive, as well as faithful. Here, and in the notes, we have, in simple language, the result of the latest and The history of the events ripest scholarship. which occurred between the closing period of the Old Testament, and the beginning of the New, as well as at the destruction of Jerusalem, essentially add to its value. A copious index makes it an excellent book of reference for biblical stuI dents connected with the Sabbath school. should be happy to learn, that this volume had found a place in every family among my people. ALFRED EMERSON, Pastor Congregational Church. Pastor Presbyterian Church. Fitchburg, Mass., May 14th, 1867. Bridgeport, Conn., April 22, 1867. From Rev. Z. M. Humphrey, D.D. I have examined "Dr. Kitto's Illustrated History of the Bible," so far as to satisfy myself that it is a valuable work for biblical students. It will be found especially useful to Sunday-school teachers and Bible classes. Z. M. HUMPHREY, D.D., Chicago, Feb. 25, 1867. From Rev. W. W. Patton, D.D. I cheerfully coincide in the judgment expressed above by Rev. Dr. Humphrey. W. W. PATTON, D.D., Pastor of 1st Congregational Church, Chicago. From Rev. R. W. Patterson, D.D. R. W. PATTERSON, D.D., From Rev. Arthur Swazey, D.D. I coincide in the opinions above expressed by ARTHUR SWAZEY, D.D., From Rev. Jesse T. Peck. I consider "Kitto's History of the Bible" a work of great value. JESSE T. PECK, Pastor Hudson St. M. E. Church, Albany, N.Y. From Rev. Ebenezer Halley, D.D. EBENEZER HALLEY, D.D., I am confident and happy to say, that among most Protestants Kitto stands second to none in interpreting the Bible. From Rev. C. P. Osborne, and others. From a brief examination of the Prospectus of Kitto's Illustrated History of the Bible, and from the known reputation of the author and editor, I judge that the book will be found to be a valuable aid in the study of God's word, and a happy addition to the library of any family who may feel able to purchase it. C. P. OSBORNE. Bristol, R. I., May 8, 1866, We concur in the recommendations given above of Kitto's Illustrated History of the Bible. T. Snowden Thomas, John Blain, J. Livesey, A. F. Spaulding, George Wheeler, Wm. C. Mills, Rector of St. Mark's Church. From Rev. E. H. Towner. Dr. Kitto's works are among the very best in the whole range of biblical literature. Any thing from him illustrative of the great events and glorious characters of the Old and New Testa ments is of sterling value and may be safely trusted; while the praise of Dr. Bond, the accomplished editor of the "Illustrated History of the Bible,” "is in all the churches." I cordially commend the work to the reading and religious people of this place, as one eminently fitted to interest and improve themselves and families. E. D. TOWNER, Pastor of Baptist Church, Hartford, N.Y. From Rev. Wm. A. Bartlett. This Illustrated History of the Holy Bible, so accurate and graphic in its text, and so helpful and pleasing in its accompanying plates, cannot fail to supply a popular need. We wish it the success which the theme, the distinguished author, and the decided merit displayed in its preparation, demand. WM. A. BARTLETT, Pastor Elm Place Cong. Church, Brooklyn, N.Y. From Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage. I consider the Illustrated History of the Bible to be a reliable book, and worthy of a wide cirJ. N. WYCKOFF, D.D. culation among those who desire to become well acquainted with the Scriptures. From Rev. Joachim Elendorf. I cordially and confidently indorse the above. JOACHIM ELENDORF, T. DEWITT TALMAGE, From. Rev. J. E. Rockwell. I have been familiar for many years with the works of Kitto, and have regarded them as among my most valuable aids in the study and illustration of the Holy Scripture. His History of the Bible is a collection in one volume of all the treasures of his learning and research. Its illustrations are drawn from the most authentic sources, and altogether it forms a most valuable work for families, and all persons who desire to understand the Scriptures. I most cheerfully commend it to all who may have the opportunity of possessing themselves of the book. J. E. ROCKWELL, Pastor Central Presbyterian Church. Brooklyn, N. Y., April 27th, 1867. From Rev. Samuel S. Drake. From Rev. John M. Holmes. I make constant use of the various works of Dr. Kitto, and regard him as one of the most inter esting and valuable of biblical critics. "The History of the Bible" has this special advantage, that it meets a popular want in the information given in the introduction, and in the great light which is thrown upon the word of God by explanations which are woven into a continuous history, including the interval between the Old and New Testaments. I can therefore cordially recommend this work as a good one. JOHN M. HOLMES. Jersey City, Jan. 10, 1867. From Rev. James M. Maxwell. Having examined Dr. Kitto's "Illustrated History of the Bible," I take great pleasure in commending it to every member of my congregation who may be disposed to purchase such a work. It ought to be in every family and in the hands of every Sabbath-school teacher. This may certify, that I am acquainted with the works of Dr. Kitto, an English author, possess them myself, and consider them invaluable. I am also personally acquainted with Dr. Bond, the editor of this work, having received instruction from him, and know him to be one of the first biblical scholars in the country. It is therefore safe, in my opinion, and of great utility, to possess Baltimore, April 28, 1868. Dr. Kitto's literary works. SAMUEL S. DRAKE, Deer Isle, Maine, May 2d, 1867. From. Rev. Nath. Seaver. I have subscribed for the work herein named, although the views contained in it are Trinitarian. I think it valuable. Dr. Kitto is a fine scholar, and his other works are held in esteem by all theological scholars. This book makes readable and interesting what is often obscure in the common version. It also throws light on the later political condition of the Jewish nation. NATHAN SEAVER, JR., Walpole, Dec. 3d, 1866. From Rev. M. M. Longly. I have made a hasty examination of "Dr. Kitto's History of the Bible" and am exceedingly pleased. It cannot fail to be a valuable auxiliary in the study of the Bible, and will be a treasure to any family. M. M. LONGLY, Pastor Trinitarian Church. Fitchburg, Mass., May 15th, 1867. From Rev Samuel H. Smith. The works of Dr. Kitto are held in very high repute by all biblical students. They are distinguished for their general accuracy and great clearness. His "Bible History" I regard as among the most desirable of his productions. SAMUEL H. SMITH, Pastor M, E. Church. East Bridgeport, May 10th, 1867. From Rev G H. Hosmer Dr. John Kitto stands high as a biblical scholar and critic, and I should think this work would be a valuable aid in the study of the Bible. G. H. HOSMER, JAMES M. MAXWELL, Pastor 12th Presbyterian Church. From Rev. John McCron, D.D. Knowing the high value of Dr. Kitto's "History of the Bible," to all persons desirous of extensive and correct information on subjects connected with it, I cordially recommend it to Bible readers, Sunday-school teachers, and others, as a most invaluable work. JOHN MCCRON, Pastor 1st Lutheran Church. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 13, 1867. From Rev. E. B. Ryckman. Having some acquaintance with the other productions of Dr. Kitto's pen, and having now examined (somewhat hastily) his "History of the Bible," I can recommend it to Sabbath-school teachers and all students of the Word of God as a book adapted to assist them in their studies. E. B. RYCKMAN, Wesleyan Methodist Minister. Pastor Unitarian Cuurch, Deerfield, Mass. Kingston, Canada. 748 From Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D.D. The works of Dr. Kitto are very valuable to parents and teachers and others in the study of the Holy Scriptures. His "Illustrated History of the Bible," besides describing the manners and customs and localities mentioned in the Scriptures, furnishes an account of the events and revolutions in that difficult and important period of some 400 years, extending from the close of the canon of the Old Testament to the incarnation. The twenty-fourth chapter of this work throws much reliable light upon this era. I cordially commend the work to any whom my opinion may influence. CYRUS DICKSON, Pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sept. 16, 1867. From Rev. Andrew Longacre. DEAR SIR,—With sincere satisfaction I add my testimony to that of the many others in your possession in favor of this work of Dr. Kitto's. A hasty glance over its pages discovers the wellknown traits of his authorship and solid instruction made very entertaining. No one can read the book without finding both pleasure and profit. Yours, ANDREW LONGACRE, Pastor Charles Street M. E. Church. Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1867. From Rev. J. R. McJilton, D.D. I have rapidly examined "The History of the Bible" by Dr. Kitto, by whom other excellent works of similar character were prepared, and believe it will accomplish much good in its use among the members of families by whom it may be read. The style is plain and clear, and may be understood by any intelligent reader. The work is certainly worthy of an extensive circulation. Having examined "The Illustrated History of the Holy Bible," by Dr. Kitto, I can heartily indorse the above, and recommend it to my friends, O. S WOLFE, and all lovers of truth. Pastor 1st Baptist Church, Otsego, Mich. From Rev. Kenneth M. Fenwick. Having full confidence in the writings of the late Dr. Kitto, and having frequently consulted, with benefit, his "Bible Illustrations, I can very cordially reccommend his " History of the Bible." KENNETH M. FENWICK. Minister of Cong. Church, Kingston, Can. Kingston, April 1, 1868. From Rev. Patrick Gray. Dr. Kitto's "History of the Bible" is a reliable and excellent work, about the best of its kind, and will be found a most useful and interesting book in every Christian family. PATRICK GRAY, Minister Chalmer's Church, Kingston, Can. Kingston, March 31, 1868. I cordially agree with the above recommenda- J. R. McJILTON, From Rev. Joseph S. Smith, D.D. I am familiar with Dr. Kitto's biblical works, and regard them as among the most valuable of all modern works designed to illustrate the Scrip From Rev. R. Fuller, D.D. It affords me pleasure to concur in the above commendations of Dr. Kitto's work, and to recommend it very highly. It combines all the elements which can render such a work a treasure in the study, the pulpit, and the Sunday school. R. FÜLLER, Pastor of 7th Baptist Church. From Rev. Geo. P. Nice. Rev. John Kitto, D.D., had so pre-eminent qualities as an author, that his works are esteemed among the most interesting. They are certainly worthy of a place in every family library. GEO. P. NICE. Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1867. Baptist. From Rev. J. Jackson. The above work, like all the productions of Kitto on the Bible, is as good as any work extant; and I do hereby most heartily recommend it to all Bible readers and the community generally. J. JACKSON, Congregational Minister. Otsego, Mich. Sept. 18, 1867. I concur in the above. A. J. VAN WYCK, Pastor M. E. Church. From Rev. E. Marble. From an examination of "The Illustrated His tory of the Bible," by Dr. Kitto, I can cheerfully recommend it to all lovers of religious literature, and especially such as are engaged in Bibleclass teaching, &c. E. MARBLE, Pastor M. E. Church, Richland, Mich. The work is valuable. MILTON BRADLEY, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Richland, Mich. |