“The first half of the book is worth more than the last half. The style is diffuse; repetitions are frequent; and there are long-expanded commonplaces. The book will be welcomed chiefly because it contains many items of interesting information and throws much light upon the environment of the early Asia Minor Christians.” D. A. Hayes.
| + + — | Bib. World. 26: 71. Jl. ‘05. 980w. |
“In scholarly detail, the story of the seven cities and their various symbols is related, and the usages and customs of the early Christian era are succinctly set forth.”
| + + | Boston Evening Transcript. F. 8, ‘05. 400w. |
“His interpretation of particular passages is open to question, but his historical, geographical and archæological material on the churches addressed in these letters is very full and valuable.”
| + + — | Ind. 58: 1131. My. 18, 05. 130w. |
[*] “Some of his interpretations may be questioned, but the wealth of information and fact makes his book valuable for reference.”
| + + — | Ind. 59: 1160. N. 16, ‘05. 60w. | |
| + + — | Nation. 81: 81. Jl. 27, ‘05. 1690w. |
“Is rather an introduction than a commentary, and it has much value as an introduction to the whole of the New Testament.”
| + + + | Outlook. 80: 980. Ag. 19, ‘05. 1180w. |