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well with Protestant as with Catholic writers, particularly with the latter; to whom he gave great offence by the preference which he shewed to the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible, above that which is regarded as the oracle of the Church of Rome, the Latin vulgate. Though I would not be answerable for every opinion (says Bishop Marsh) advanced by Simon, I may venture to assert that it contains very valuable information in regard to the criticism both of the Hebrew Bible, and of the Greek Testament."-(Lectures, part 1, p. 52) Horne's Introduction, (Appendix) vol. 2, p. 28.

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"The author (Mr. C. Butler, Hora Biblica, p. 183,) must also mention his obligations to the writings of Father Simon, whose Biblical erudition was far beyond that of his age. In some respects he was the first adventurer in that career of learning; his progress in it was surprising; but in certain instances, his bold opinions and want of exactness subjected him to reproach. There scarcely is a description of schoolmen or sectaries, whom by attacking their favorite opinions, he did not make his enemy. The Jesuits, the Dominicans, the Thomists, the Jansenists, the Calvinists, the Lutherans, the Oratorians, to whom he once belonged, and whom he quitted, saying'Alterius ne sit qui suus esse potest!' Even Bossuet and Le Clerc, who agreed in nothing else, united against Simon.

"Arnauld had obtained a knowledge of the preface and table of contents of the Histoire critique du vieux Testament, before publication, and denounced them to Bossuet. This prelate, alarmed at the words given at the head of one of the chapters, viz. Moyse ne peut être l'auteur de tout ce qui est dans les livres, qui lui sont attribués, advised the Chancellor Le Tellier to suppress the work, which was done accordingly; and this so effectually that it is said only six copies escaped." Barbier's Dictionnaire des Ouvrages Anonymes, vol. 2, p. 65.

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ST. CROIX (M. le Baron de).

Recherches Historiques et Critiques sur les Mystères du paganisme, 2de édition, revue et corrigée. Paris, 1817, 2 vols. 8vo.

The first edition of this learned work is extremely rare; it. was published by M. de Villoison, with the title of "Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de la religion secrète des anciens peuples." Paris, 1784, 1 vol. 8vo.

SUPERVILLE (Daniel de).

Sermons, sur divers Textes de l'Ecriture Sainte. Rotterdam, 1726, 4 vols. 8vo.

"Of all the Sermons in French, he had seen,"

says Kippis, in speaking of Doddridge's early life," he gave the preference to those of Superville. He especially excels in the beauty of his imagery, descriptions, and similies, and some of the most pathetic expostulations I ever saw."

TABARAUD (M. de).

Histoire Critique de l'Assemblée générale du Clergé de France en 1682, et de la déclaration des quatre articles qui y furent adoptés; suivie du discours de M. L'Abbé Fleury, sur les libertés de l'Eglise Gallicane; avec des notes, &c. Paris, 1826, 8vo.

"This new work, by M. Tabaraud, is eminently serviceable to the cause of religion and society. We had no complete history of the Assembly of the Clergy, in 1682; a deficiency ably

made up by this interesting work. This critical History is rendered doubly valuable by the manner in which it is executed." Revue Ency. vol. 32, p. 727.

TILLEMONT (L. S. le Nain de).

Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire Ecclésiastique des six premiers siècles. Paris, 1693-1712,

16 vols. 4to.

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"Tillemont's two great labours are thus called: Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire ecclésiastique des six premiers siècles; and Histoire des Empereurs et des autres Princes qui ont régné durant les six premiers siècles de l'Eglise, Paris, 1700-38, 6 volumes, quarto * Both works, and more especially the former, are full of prodigious learning; but after the labour of forty years, Tillemont has given us only the history of the first six centuries of the Church. Gibbon's obligations to him are constantly and gratefully expressed, and Jortin seems to have consulted him yet more than Fleury."-Dibdin's Library Companion, p.101. -See PICOT.

TRICALET (L'Abbé).

Bibliothèque Portative des Pères de l'Eglise, qui renferme l'histoire abrégée de leurs vies, l'analyse de leurs principaux écrits, &c. Nouvelle édition, revue par Rondet. Paris, 1787, 8 vols. 8vo.

The first edition of this excellent book appeared in 17581762. in nine volumes, 8vo. There is a much more extensive

work on the same subject, now in the course of publication, under the title of

Bibliothèque Choisie des Pères de l'Eglise, par Guillon. Paris, 1821, and following years, to consist of about 25 vols. 8vo.

VILLERS (Charles).

Essai sur l'Esprit et l'Influence de la Réformation de Luther. Paris, 1804, 8vo.

"M. de Villers, in his Essai, &c. (a work crowned by the 3d class of the Institute,) throws some new light on one of the most memorable revolutions of modern times, the consequences of which he analyses with great skill and judgment. Whether politically or philosophically considered, this Memoir will be found to contain much that is new and useful."-Rapports de l'Institut, p. 33 (Classe de la Langue et de la Littérature Françaises.)

VIRET (Pierre),

Des Clefs de l'Eglise, et de l'administration de la parole de Dieu, et des Sacremens, selon l'usage de l'Eglise Romaine, &c. Genève, 1564, 12mo.

"Viret, who was the colleague of Calvin, had the happy talent of turning the superstitions he opposed into ridicule, and this he did with such effect, that Dupin and other Catholic biographers of later date cannot forgive him."-Chalmers.

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