This edition (Young & Ferguson, 1870) includes an appendix by David Steele (1870)
Steele, David, Notes on the Apocalypse (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1870). 1421942178, (Landmark Project Press (2006), Paperback, 276 pages
0978098706)

"In 1779, in their Testimony and Warning Against the Blasphemies and Idolatry of Popery, the Reformed Presbytery called Durham's COMPLETE COMMENTARY... ON THE BOOK OF REVELATION 'the best exposition of that book that has yet been published' (p. 61n). Had they had the privilege of reading Steele's NOTES ON THE APOCALYPSE we are quite certain that they would have given it a similar endorsement. Though written in a different style than Durham's work, Steele's notes on Revelation may be even more valuable in many respects, Steele having taken a more decided position 'in the wilderness.' Steele also had the benefit of many more resources, having written over two centuries later. Steele's aim in writing this book is made clear in his own words taken from the preface,
As this work is intended for the instruction and edification of the unlearned, rather than for the entertainment of the learned, words of foreign extract are used as seldom as possible. Practical remarks and reflections are rarely introduced; the principal aim being simply to ascertain and present to the reader the mind of the Holy Spirit. How far this object has been accomplished, is of course left to the judgment of the honest inquirer. The reader, however, in forming his judgment of the value of these Notes, may be reminded of that inspired rule in searching the Scriptures, 'Comparing spiritual things with spiritual.' To assist him in the application of this divine rule, many chapters and verses are quoted from other parts of the Bible, but especially within the Apocalypse itself; that by concentrating the various rays upon particular texts or symbols, their intrinsic light may be rendered more luminous. Thus the interpretation given, if correct, may be confirmed and illustrated.
"Appendices include a section on, The New Jerusalem, The Antichrist, The Image of the Beast, The Beast's 'deadly wound,' The Little Book, The Death of the Witnesses, The Mark of the Beast, The First Resurrection, The Identity of the Two Witnesses, Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet and The Title of this Book (i.e. the Book of Revelation--RB). This work also includes various 'animadversions on the interpretations (of Revelation--RB) of several among the most learned and approved expositors of Britain and America'."
"Comments on this work include the four given below, all which were given without the solicitation or knowledge of the author. The Evangelical Repository notes,the author adduces a greater number of Scriptural illustrations than any other writer on prophecy we ever met with.
Hutcheson writes,I can recommend it to any person as condensing the best thoughts to be had on the subject.
Brooks says,I have derived more knowledge of the Apocalypse from this work than from all other expositions which I have consulted.
And finally, John Cunningham comments,It is neither a dictionary nor concordance; neither a confession of faith, nor an encyclopedia, but a thesaurus of Theology, embodying the characters of all these.
"Steele dedicated this work to John Cunningham, author of The Ordinance of Covenanting." -- SWRB
Notes on the Apocalypse, 1870 (only first 11 chapters as of 4/10/99)

http://www.covenanter.org/Steele/Notes/notesontheapocalypse.htm

STEWART, JAMES (1635-1713) and JAMES STIRLING (1631-1672?), Naphtali, or The Wrestlings of the Church of Scotland for the Kingdom of Christ, From the Beginning of the Reformation of Religion Unto the Year, 1667: together with the last speeches and testimonies of some who have died for the truth since the year 1660: whereunto also are subjoined, a relation of the sufferings and death of Mr. Hugh McKail, and some instances of the sufferings of Galloway and Nithisdale, 1693 (Still Waters Revival Books), and ( EEBO.)
"Stewart, a Covenanter lawyer and writer, is characterized by Wodrow as 'a great Christian, and an able Statesman, one of the greatest Lawers ever Scotland bred, of universall learning, of vast reading, great and long experience in publick business...' (Analecta II, 205).
"This book is '(t)he product of joint authorship. The first and logical part of this famous covenanting work was executed by Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees; it bears the stamp of a mind of great vigor and grasp. The narrative portion was written by the Rev. James Stirling of Paisley, whose RECOLLECTIONS form an interesting portion of Wodrow's ANALECTA. In 1667 the Council issued a proclamation against NAPHTALI, ordering it to be burned. (Wod., II., 100.) All copies were to be delivered up to the nearest magistrates, and a fine of ten thousand pounds Scots was the penalty inflicted upon any in whose hands the book should afterwards be found. It passed through the flames unscathed only to become dearer than ever to the Scottish hearts . . . and you cannot help admiring the manly sense, spirit, calmness, dignity, and piety which distinguished the sufferers to a degree so equal that you fancy them a band of brothers' (cited in Johnston, Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, pp. 375-367). A rare old gem of 559 pages." -- SWRB
Stewart, James, Sir. Naphtali; or, a true and short deduction of the wrestlings of the Church of Scotland for the Kingdom of Christ; from the beginning of the Reformation ... unto the year 1667. Together with the last speeches and testimonies of some who have died for the truth since the year 1660. ... Edinburgh, 1761. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321000862 ( )

Steele, David, Notes on the Apocalypse (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1870). 1421942178, (Landmark Project Press (2006), Paperback, 276 pages
0978098706)

"In 1779, in their Testimony and Warning Against the Blasphemies and Idolatry of Popery, the Reformed Presbytery called Durham's COMPLETE COMMENTARY... ON THE BOOK OF REVELATION 'the best exposition of that book that has yet been published' (p. 61n). Had they had the privilege of reading Steele's NOTES ON THE APOCALYPSE we are quite certain that they would have given it a similar endorsement. Though written in a different style than Durham's work, Steele's notes on Revelation may be even more valuable in many respects, Steele having taken a more decided position 'in the wilderness.' Steele also had the benefit of many more resources, having written over two centuries later. Steele's aim in writing this book is made clear in his own words taken from the preface,
As this work is intended for the instruction and edification of the unlearned, rather than for the entertainment of the learned, words of foreign extract are used as seldom as possible. Practical remarks and reflections are rarely introduced; the principal aim being simply to ascertain and present to the reader the mind of the Holy Spirit. How far this object has been accomplished, is of course left to the judgment of the honest inquirer. The reader, however, in forming his judgment of the value of these Notes, may be reminded of that inspired rule in searching the Scriptures, 'Comparing spiritual things with spiritual.' To assist him in the application of this divine rule, many chapters and verses are quoted from other parts of the Bible, but especially within the Apocalypse itself; that by concentrating the various rays upon particular texts or symbols, their intrinsic light may be rendered more luminous. Thus the interpretation given, if correct, may be confirmed and illustrated.
"Appendices include a section on, The New Jerusalem, The Antichrist, The Image of the Beast, The Beast's 'deadly wound,' The Little Book, The Death of the Witnesses, The Mark of the Beast, The First Resurrection, The Identity of the Two Witnesses, Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet and The Title of this Book (i.e. the Book of Revelation--RB). This work also includes various 'animadversions on the interpretations (of Revelation--RB) of several among the most learned and approved expositors of Britain and America'."
"Comments on this work include the four given below, all which were given without the solicitation or knowledge of the author. The Evangelical Repository notes,the author adduces a greater number of Scriptural illustrations than any other writer on prophecy we ever met with.
Hutcheson writes,I can recommend it to any person as condensing the best thoughts to be had on the subject.
Brooks says,I have derived more knowledge of the Apocalypse from this work than from all other expositions which I have consulted.
And finally, John Cunningham comments,It is neither a dictionary nor concordance; neither a confession of faith, nor an encyclopedia, but a thesaurus of Theology, embodying the characters of all these.
"Steele dedicated this work to John Cunningham, author of The Ordinance of Covenanting." -- SWRB
Notes on the Apocalypse, 1870 (only first 11 chapters as of 4/10/99)

http://www.covenanter.org/Steele/Notes/notesontheapocalypse.htm ( )