Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-01-10
LITERARY NOTICE.

IHE CRY OF THE GREAT KING; or jerusalem as il
Was, 10 Is, and as il is 10 Be. By j. Z. BAR
CLAY, NJ D., Missionary 10 Jerusalem. James
Challer Sons, J. Z. Lippincott Co., Philadel-
phia, 1858.
Under this rather imposing title comes one Of the
first fruits of the press this year. Through 63I
large SvO pages, this work presents Of chap
iers Of the most readable and reliable information
and accounts Of Palestine and that ancient people
Of Providence and promise, which has been fur
nisbed since their signal and singular decline. 1t
is especially rich in biblical topography and archie
olOgy, Astounding in colOred steel engraving sec
donal views, ground plans, maps, and Autographs,
illustrating numerous interesting Scripture and
church tradiGOnary subjects and localities.
The scope Of subjects treated, and the order and
manner Of their treatment, amply justify and sus-
lain the terms Of the tide. The book is written IN
popular tourist style, without great deal OF per-
sonal incident, often poeJica classical and critical
but constantly imbued with profound religious III
crest and acquaintance with the subjeci-matter'
We know the author personally, and avOu2h cheer
fully, in our place. for his integrity, his varied
learning, and peculiar qualifications ioF suon
delicate and responsible work
For three wears and half be was at the head Of
the American Missions in jerusalem, aud viii be
returned with his family to the Mission premises on
Mount Zion clothed also with consulate flowers TO
syria bv The President Of the United States in the
snrinO Of the present year. He was adnuitted by
speesl 6ruan. to the Sacred Enclosure Of SOlomon's
Ternple. and many other sacred places, and 10 the
endowment Of numerous advantages and facilities
for exploring aud settling questions as to sites and
localities Of the most prominent and profoundly in
teresting events in the worlds history. Having
been. by way Of preparation, engaged in studies Of
kindred character, as connected with active and
acceptable service in the Christian Ministry Tor
nearly quarter of a century, he proceeded, for
these three years and half to delve in the rubbish
Of oriental and ecclesiastical tradition, and 10 bare
''the foundations Of many generations until he
was warned of by events connected with the Russo
Turkish war, and returned home to lay before his
countrymen his invaluable researches. He submits
a polymicrian compilation of events in Holy Scrip
lure and information concerning them and their
localities, which, to our mind wisely calculated
TO facilitate an enlarged comprehension and aPpre
citation Of the blessedness OF the Christian nstitu
ton. No man can nationally claim to be more IA
vored than the Syrian ready TO perish, 'the Stran-
ger and Pilgrim in the earth" of the ancient. He
brew worthless; and this work of DR.. Barclay comes
in help and incentive 10 a deyout and enlight-
ened appreciation of the acknowledged advantages
OF acquaintance with, and pilgrmagcs to- the sacred
localities connected with the inspired demoustra
ous Of the Christian system. i is simply faith
ul Photographic and topographic portrature of the
Holy City, Jerusalem, 'the joy Of the whole earth,
the city where David dwell erusslcm, ancient,
MEDIEVAL, modern, millonniol We detect in this
book, Eirng philosophers of the transcendcutal-
higbor-laW stamp Of Germany, France, and England,
Old and New. If there is enthusiasm in the work,
It belongs to the subject proper much more than to
the writer, with chemical and mathematical mCssur-
ing and determining instruments in his hand, and
his heart integcntly subdued with the love food,
aud sentiments Of the highest good will to men.
Through twenty chapters, he fills the readers mind
with chastened religious admiration Of what was
and what is Jerusalem-'.;he radiatHg point Of the
strongest emotions Of three powerful religions
only to make it overflow with admiration Of what
JERUSALEM To BE- which, in the concluding chap
ter, is ueIgently dscussedin the light Of prophecy
and its current fulHlmeuts
The book altogether, and beyond all that we or
any body else may say Of its internal and intrinsic
merits, is got up the best style Of 'he art Preserv
a,ive Including the engraviDgs, chromograpns, |
letter-Press, paper and bindlng-aud |
perhaps it is not too late 10 be recommended as
most appropriate, and, Peadveuture, invaluable |
holiday present.
We have seen few copies in the best style Of
Turkey morocco binding, which have been forwarded
TO Mr.. J. T. s. FALL, OF the Printing Firm OF CAMS
Ron - FAIL, corner Of Union and College streets,
where they are Al present r sale account Of the
Publishers.