This book has renderer excelelnt service to me (Theol. Anzeiger). — Reu deserves unreserved thanks for having shown us that thorough exegesis, and a setting into the history of the time, are the first principles in the homiletic use of the Old Testament (Ev. Kirchenblatt fuer Wuerttemberg).— Reu has excellently performed his task (Theol. Literaturblatt). — Scientifically accurate, as well as practical (Ev. Kirchenzèitung). — It is simple and yet profound. It teaches us to understand the Old Testament from a Christian viewpoint, and creates a desire to preach (Schleswig-Holsteiner Kirchen- und Schulblatt). — One thing in the book pleases me excellently: the direct, concentrated, penetration into the religious and saving truths of these difficult Old Testament passages. While it includes the scientific basis for exegesis, it omits all learned discussions. The book has edifying qualities (Leipziger Zeitung).— Equipped with a help of this kind every preacher can undertake to preach on the Old Testament (Kirchenrat Boeckh — Nuerenberg). — It created respect for German-American theology, and will also be of excellent service to the pastors of our state church (Dr. v. Burger —Muenchen). — This book compares favorably with the best that has been produced in its line (Luth. Kirchenblatt — Reading). — The exposition of the text is profound and clear, and the application is unforced and practical, the language, especially in the application, is beautiful and elavated.
In regard to form and contents, the Wartburg Lesson Helps leave little to be desired (Luther. Zionsbote, General Synod). — The publication of these books is of great importance to Lutheran Sunday Schools. He who is looking for better material for his Sunday School should order samples of these "Helps" and seriously consider them (Gemeindeblatt der Wisconsin Synode). — An undertaking of great magnitude. After having read the questions, which represent carefully prepared catechisations, one will understand why we are filled with enthusiasm for these- "Lesson Helps" and why we hope that they will be used extensively (Der Deutsche Lutheraner, General Konzil).— It is marvelous how carefully the whole system has been prepared, how clearly it has been planned and how faithfully this plan has been carried out. In all literature of this nature, there is nothing that can be compared with these "Lesson Helps." Where such helps are used in the manner prescribed both teacher and pupil can derive only lasting benefit (Prelate Schmitthenner in Karlsruhe, Chairman of the Sunday School Teachers' Conference in Baden). — An excellent help for instruction in the Sunday School. One is delighted to discover that this learned theologian, who belongs to our most noted investigators in the field of catechetical literature, knows how to speak to children in such a child-like way (Dr. Ihmels, Leipzig Theol. Literaturblatt 1915 Nr. 7).
