A Practical Commentary On Holy Scripture

by Frederick Justus Knecht

— A Classic — Includes Active Table of Contents — Includes Religious Illustrations

The translation of Dr. KNECHT’S celebrated “Practical Commentary” is a most valuable and welcome addition to our English literature. Brimful of interest and practical instruction, it should be in the hands not only of every Priest and Catechist, but of the heads of every Catholic family. In a few days we shall have our annual Retreat and Synod. I shall not fail to recommend it strongly to all my Priests and Religious Communities. Wishing the admirable work all the success it deserves.

Aeterna Press

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Theology, Nonfiction, Reference

763 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1882

About the author

The Most Reverend Bishop Frederick Justus Knecht, D.D., was the late auxiliary bishop of Freiburg in the early 1900s. His massive work, A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture, was published in 1923 by the Publisher to the Holy Apostolic See. A considerable number of bishops and archbishops thoroughly enjoyed and recommended the book, calling it "admirable" and "excellent". It was originally titled A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture for the Use of Those Who Teach Bible History, and was given the Imprimatur by Doctor Mutz, Vicar General, in 1923.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I haven't really "read" it -- this is a really nice commentary on the Bible and has a wonderful concordance appendix which links the Catechism to the Scripture. Quite handy.

[Katherine Weaver · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t like this. The commentary is not what I’m used too. I’m sure for some it’s fine but just not for me.

[ShepherdsDelight · Rating 5 out of 5]

90/100 (= 5.3/6) ≈ 5 Stars

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Wow, yup! Great intro to the Old Testament!! Excellent book! There might be better commentaries on the New Testament than this one... but still some really nice thoughts. Also good as a reference book (there's a short concordat at the end connecting the Catechism to Holy Scripture).

[Elaine Lyons Bach, author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand. Excellent insights I had not come across before.