Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Alexander MacLaren Study Bible Review



I couldn’t wait for UPS to deliver today. 

Not just cause I have a new Bible that was sent. 

Not just that it was free for my review thanks to HaperCollins.

But I was excited to see it for it is the Alexander MacLaren Study Bible. 

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product

for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

 

Some in America may not know this name. 

MacLaren was a Scottish born preacher known as the “Prince of Expositors”. 

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of

Union Chapel in Manchester England from 1858–1903. Heralded as the “Prince of

Expositors,

” he is considered by many to be one of the best preachers of the nineteenth

century, The popularity of Maclaren’s published sermons rivaled that of Charles

Spurgeon, helping him develop global acclaim for remarkable biblical insights delivered in

a poetic style. Maclaren’s works continue to be read and studied due to their timeless

relevance, verbal beauty, and profound freshness.

 

He had a way of unpacking God’s word for the common people with depth, beauty and conviction. 

Union Chapel in Manchester England and end up needing a sanctuary that fit 1,500. A bit unusual even today but this was 1870’s era!  

MacLaren was a student of Gods word and saw the way the NT and OT tied together. His commentaries on Revelation are evident of this as they are free of ideas that wouldn’t crop up till around his death that read more between the lines than what was written.

 

The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as

you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published

sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons

guide you in systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible

to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.

Features include:

Book introductions exploring each book’s background and key themes with insights

from Maclaren’s work

1,400 study notes that cover every chapter of the Bible

380 Christ Connection notes showing the relevance of Christ to all Scripture

380 Life Application notes to help you live out the Bible’s principles

209 Passage Outlines based on Maclaren’s sermon outlines

8 essays addressing major doctrines of Scripture, personal devotion to Christ, and

how to properly apply the Bible to your life

Comprehensive 6,200 word concordance and index of features

Bottom of page study notes

Center-column cross-references

 

 


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