A commentary, or, exposition upon the XII. Minor Prophets: Wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, sundry cases of conscience are cleared, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Hereunto is added, a treatise called, the righteous mans recompence, or a true Christian characterized and encouraged, out of Malachi chap. 3. vers. 16, 17, 18. In all which diverse other texts of Scripture, which occasionally occurre, are fully opened; and the whole so intermixed with pertinent histories, as will yeeld both pleasure and profit, to the judicious reader.

Trapp, John

Published by London: Printed by R.N. for Philemon Stephens. 1654., London, 1654

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Folio. [12.00'' tall x 8.00'' wide]. Collates complete [12] 709, 800-945, [17]p. A good, solid and clean copy presented in a handsome restored period binding. Title page laid on paid with some minor losses, not affecting the imprint. A good, solid and sound copy. Minor light marks or the odd blemish or small marginal nick or tear. Occasional light spotting else a nice clean copy of this fine theological work.

Charles H. Spurgeon spoke extremely highly of John Trapp?s in his ?Commenting & Commentaries?.
?Would it be possible to eulogise too much the incomparably sententious and suggestive folios of JOHN TRAPP? I trust most of you have bought them. Trapp will be most valuable to men of discernment, to thoughtful men, to men who only want a start in a line of thought, and are then able to run alone. Trapp excels in witty stories on the one hand, and learned allusions on the other. You will not thoroughly enjoy him unless you can turn to the original, and yet a mere dunce at classics will prize him. His writings remind me of himself: he was a pastor, hence his holy practical remarks; he was the head of a public school, and everywhere we see his profound scholarship; he was for some time amid the guns and drums of a parliamentary garrison, and he gossips and tells queer anecdotes like a man used to a soldier's life; yet withal, he comments as if he had been nothing else but a commentator all his days. Some of his remarks are far fetched, and like the far fetched rarities of Solomon's Tarshish, there is much gold and silver, but there are also apes and peacocks. His criticisms would some of them be the cause of amusement in these days of greater scholarship; but for all that, he who shall excel Trapp had need rise very early in the morning. Trapp is my especial companion and treasure; I can read him when I am too weary for anything else. Trapp is salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar, and all the other condiments. Put him on the table when you study, and when you have your dish ready, use him by way of spicing the whole thing. Yes, gentlemen, read Trapp certainly, and if you catch the infection of his consecrated humour, so much the better for your hearers?.

Bound in a handsome contemporary calf binding. Finely re-backed with raised bands, blind lines and a gilt lettered label to the spine.

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• Title: A commentary, or, exposition upon the XII. Minor Prophets: Wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, sundry cases of conscience are cleared, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Hereunto is added, a treatise called, the righteous mans recompence, or a true Christian characterized and encouraged, out of Malachi chap. 3. vers. 16, 17, 18. In all which diverse other texts of Scripture, which occasionally occurre, are fully ...
• Publisher: London: Printed by R.N. for Philemon Stephens. 1654., London
• Publication Date: 1654
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 8W x 12H x 3D inches 8 inches width by 12 inches height by 3 inches depth
• Weight: 2 kilograms