An exposition by Matthew Henry of St Matthew's Gospel, 1698

This material is held atUniversity of St Andrews Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 227 msBS2575.H4
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1698
  • Name of Creator
  • 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

Other Finding Aids

Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database

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

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.

Accruals

None

Related Material

St Andrews University : GB 227 msBX5201.H21: Sermon by Matthew Henry, 1704.