An exposition by Matthew Henry of St Matthew's Gospel, 1698
- Reference:GB 227 msBS2575.H4
- Dates of Creation:1698
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- Language of Material:English Latin
- Physical Description:1 volume, 669ff
Scope and Content
An exposition with practical observations upon the Gospel according to St Matthew. A commentary by Matthew Henry on the Authorised Version of St Matthew, giving a copy of each chapter then an exposition on each verse in that chapter. Marginalia, principally scriptural cross references, some in Greek.
Administrative / Biographical History
Matthew Henry (1662-1714), son of Philip Henry, became a Presbyterian minister like his father. He was a brilliant preacher, active in evangelical ministry throughout Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lancashire, although he was often persecuted for his non-conformism. He worked mainly in Chester, moving to Hackney for the last few years of his life. As well as an impassioned preacher, he was a prolific writer, his best known work being Exposition of the Old and New Testament. The ms text differs only very slightly from the published version.
Arrangement
Single item
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Purchased for 12 guineas from Holland Bros (501/78), 19 May 1955
Note
Call number used to be ms1719
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Binding: reversed calf. Paper: 16.4x21.2cm
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
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None
Related Material
St Andrews University : GB 227 msBX5201.H21: Sermon by Matthew Henry, 1704.
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