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Matthew Henry's Commentary in one volume

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This book has been condensed to fit six volumes into one handy book. The book is still pretty thick but surprisingly light for its size. Sometimes, when Matthew Henry expresses the same thought in two or more different ways, Mr. Church cuts down to a single sentence. However he has preserved the meaning, but does not necessarily expand on the thought. He also omits references to other Bible verses that might bear on a particular commentary to save space. Since the complete volumes are not as portable, or not as readable [the unabridged one volume version], this volume is a good compromise. It is like having a pastor handy to answer questions about Bible verses, in one lightweight volume. Note that the two column format is more readable, than the 3 column format of the unabridged one volume version, although the font is still pretty small.

Matthew Henry is a devotional scholar - that is, his commentaries shouldn't be used for historical study or language study as much as for how the text of the Bible is applicable to the lives of Christians. That said, he might be the most prolific devotional commentator of all time.

I have the original six-volume commentary in my home library, and the abridged version on Quickverse on my notebook computer, for when I'm on the road. I also have this, and it does come in handy for quick reference (I used it this week while I was waiting in the doctor's office). However, one should get the unabridged Henry to get the full thrust of his commentary. This is a good quick reference tool, but probably shouldn't take the place of uncut Henry.

Matthew Henry has a remarkable ability in presenting a balanced, intelligent account of biblical stories. I wouldn't be without his insights to help me gain a better understanding. This is a great gift for earnest Sunday School students and active students of the Bible.

Although it is a commentary of the 18th century, it is the best commentary...However, the unabridge version in one book (the one with three columns and hard to read) or the six volumes are better than the revised in one volume. It is obvious that if you brief a commentary it is not the original commentary. I bought the commentary in Spanish and it is not the same. For carry on purposes, this commentary is good, but for a good reference, the original ones. Nothing like the original.

Think of Matthew Henry's commentary.

Now imagine it pared down to efficient size, with errors corrected and abridgments carried out by the most dedicated scholars as lovers of the original, toward the overall aim of making the commentary into a practical and concise work.

This is it.

The preface is written by a self-professed hater of abridgments, and addresses our fears head-on.

I'd rather have this than the original. In fact, I do. It's great.

The information is solid and enlightening as a whole. There are some questionable interpretations, but very informative where the Pentateuch is concerned.

I recommend this book because there is real power in it.

Just try it.

Thk.U

This Commentary is an excellant choice for those that want to get a clear understanding of the word of GOD.

The book came in good time and in the condition stated. I would recommend ordering from this seller.

WHAT I HAVE READ OF THE COMMENTARY HAS BEEN VERY INFORMITIVE AND ILLUMINATING.