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James: A Practical Commentary
Thomas Manton's commentary on James is one of the lasting works of the Puritan era.
J.C. Ryle championed the republication of Manton's works in the 19th century. He wrote,
"Manton’s chief excellence as a writer, in my judgment, consists in the ease, perspicuousness, and clearness of his style. I find it easier to read fifty pages of Manton’s than ten of some of his brethren’s; and after reading, I feel that I carry more away.
Let no one, moreover, suppose that because Manton’s style is easy, his writings show any lack of matter and thought. Nothing of the kind. The fertility of his mind seems to have been truly astonishing. Every page in his books contains many ideas, and gives you plenty to think about.
If Manton never soars so high as some writers, he is, at any rate, never trifling, never shallow, never wearisome, and never dull."
On Manton's practical commentary on James, Spurgeon notes: "In Manton’s best style. An exhaustive work, as far as the information of the period admitted. Few such books are written now."
J.C. Ryle championed the republication of Manton's works in the 19th century. He wrote,
"Manton’s chief excellence as a writer, in my judgment, consists in the ease, perspicuousness, and clearness of his style. I find it easier to read fifty pages of Manton’s than ten of some of his brethren’s; and after reading, I feel that I carry more away.
Let no one, moreover, suppose that because Manton’s style is easy, his writings show any lack of matter and thought. Nothing of the kind. The fertility of his mind seems to have been truly astonishing. Every page in his books contains many ideas, and gives you plenty to think about.
If Manton never soars so high as some writers, he is, at any rate, never trifling, never shallow, never wearisome, and never dull."
On Manton's practical commentary on James, Spurgeon notes: "In Manton’s best style. An exhaustive work, as far as the information of the period admitted. Few such books are written now."
- GenresTheology
789 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1991
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September 7, 2019
Excellent.
November 12, 2009
This is a great commentary on the book of James even though the language is a little bit dated the material and content is phenomenal. A person would think that Manton was living in our day and age. If you are going to be preaching, teaching or just studying the book of James this is a must have for your book shelf.
July 18, 2012
As a resource for leading a Bible Study in my church, this volume has been invaluable. Manton has the Puritan '360 degree view' of the Scriptures. Verse by versehe gives exposition, then presents its significance and application in life, making sure that he has 'surrounded' the issues entailed.
A pastoral gem.
A pastoral gem.
February 11, 2023
The kind of commentary that makes me regret not reading the Puritans earlier. Many wonderful spiritual slaps to the face that, if you let it, help you cherish ever deeper the abundant grace of God. No book has helped me see the flow of James so vividly (where others have compared it to other texts like Proverbs which does not have a clear structure at first glance).
September 9, 2008
One of the best commentaries ever written on Scripture. Highly recommend this one people.
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