This work, written over decades, is characterized by its:
* Extensive scholarship: Drawing on a wide range of sources, including the Church Fathers, medieval commentators, and contemporary scholarship.
* Detailed analysis: Providing verse-by-verse explanations of the biblical text, with careful attention to grammar, syntax, and historical context.
* Strong emphasis on the literal sense: While recognizing the spiritual and allegorical meanings, Lapide prioritized understanding the plain meaning of the text.
* Devotional character: Incorporating reflections and practical applications for Christian life.
Other important works by Cornelius a Lapide include:
* "De Divinis Officiis" (On Divine Offices), a treatise on the liturgy.
* "De Eucharistia" (On the Eucharist), a theological work on the Blessed Sacrament.
* "De Sacramentis" (On the Sacraments), a comprehensive discussion of the sacraments.
* "De Virtutibus" (On the Virtues), a study of Christian virtues.
* "De Peccatis" (On Sins), an examination of sin and its consequences.
Lapide's writings have been influential in Catholic theology and biblical studies, and his commentaries remain widely read and studied.