The Hebrew Student's Commentary on Zechariah. By W. H. Lowe.
(Macmillan and Co.)—The Second Book of Samuel. Edited by C. F. Kirkpatrick. (Deighton, Bell, and Co.)—These are both scholarly works for scholars, due to the impetus lately given from Cambridge to more accurate theological study. The former appeals to Tripos men, and explains the Hebrew words and sentences from a purely grammatical point of view. One of its excellencies consists in the comparison of the original with the Septuagint, and the attempt here and there to reconstruct the earlier text, from which the Masoretic has varied. The work of Mr. Kirkpatrick, who since its publication has become Regina Professor of Hebrew, is of a less technical and more widely useful character. He addresses himself to the English reader desirous of the beat information on the render- ing and meaning of the Book of Samuel. It is just what is wanted by the candidates for examination by the Local Board. The notes are lucid; terse, and sufficient, as we can testify from personal use in teaching a class.
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