The New York herald., 1870-10-30
TERATURE.

THE THEOLOGY OF CHRIST, FROM HIS OWN WORDS.
by Joseph p Thompson. New York: Charles
The author OF this admirable work has endeavored
tosupply what much needed in religious litera.
ture-a critical examination OF the theology OF
Christ. His arguments are derived mainly from the
Fourth Gospel or, 1t Ii better known, the GOSPEL
OF ST. John, the genuineness OF which he uphods and
defends ably and convincngly No attempt Is made to
deneate the life or Christ the object being TO use
Mr.. Thompson's own language, "to evolve, directly
and exclusively from His own words, the doctrine
that He taught" Confnlng his attention to this
most important subject, ne has produced work
which Analyses, with noticeable clearness and per-
spicuty, those theological teachings which wrought
marvellous revolution In the religious and social
ideas Of the world. Naturally enough, where there
are SO many theological systems no work OF a rell.
gious character can be expected to meet universal
approval; but, religious controversial literature
falls In the end to bring forth good results no
matter how intense and bitter be the contest over It
at first, so doubtless will this work produce some
good from whatever controversy 1t may engender.
To our judgment 1t Ii an admirable production, and
one which we can recommend to all who seek
critical explanation OF the great truths which Christ
taught and which he illustrated In his lie.
SCHOOL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. From
the Discovery OF American to the year 1870. BY
David B. Scott. New York: Harper & Brothers.
We take pleasure In recommending this book. 1t
is all respects one OF the best school histories OF
the United States intended for the earlier studies OF
the scholar now in print Every prominent event.
from the discovery Of America to the accession OF
General Grant as President, is given in a clear,
simple and concise style which enables the learner
to understand everything learned. Another admir-.
able feature ls to be found in the maps and lusra
tlons. which are numerous and well executed
These increase the interest In the text and aid ma
teriay IN the work OF retaining In the mind all the
conspicuous events whose occurrence Is recorded
Another good feature, and one which cannot be too
highly commended. is the absence OF all political
partisanship Since the close OF our civil war almost
every history published has been mere political
treatise designed to fetter the minds Of the young
and to Ill them with the mere passions and preju.
dices Of the hour, by the advocacy Of the ideas
which controlled republicans or democrats or Con-
federates. This kind OF history, 80 suicidal to i'm.
partially and after research, Mr.. Scott has stu
diously avoided. He has coonned himself to the
simple narrative Of facts, thus leaving the mind Of
the student free to form opinions at maturer age,
unbiased BY the-in this respect-pernicious work
ings Of an early impression.
GAzzAM's TREATISE ON THE BANKRUPT LAWS FOR
BUSINESS MEN, BY Anthony W. Gazzam New
York: George T. Deller.
This WORK VIII be found invaluable to business
men-both creditors and debtors alike. 1t Is written
In clear, terse STYLE which places the whole sub.
ject Of the bankrupt law before the reader In sucn
form that It ceases to be full or ntricacies and be-
comes clear and unmistakable. IL also contains
'all the recent amendments to the bankrupt act
and copious notes covering the latest English and
American decisions" The book Is not only valu-
able to the business community, but Will aid many
tn axyol1tv
racy and despatch.
We cannot wholly praise "a Condensed Etymo.
loRy OF the English Language New York: A 8.
Barnes Co.. The work possesses merits OF a de-
cided character, but 1t to us too severe for
beginners and too simple for advanced students.
The study OF Latin, French, Greek Anglo Saxon &c,
prenxes to English words, scarcely BENEFITS the
learner who ignorant OF those languages, whereas
the student acquainted with Latin. Greek, &c, is
necessarily aware from whence such prenxes are
derived.