The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-04-07
9etu Qualifications.

The EvoLuT1oN OF IMMORTALITY. By @. T.
Stoekwell. Published by Charles Fl. Kerr
Co., Chicago.
This is another work added to the con.
stantly growing literature of the doctrine OF
evolution. What a quickener of human
thought the theory of evolution must bel The
book is an attempt to present a scientific ar
gument for the personal immortality of man,
in harmony with the philosophy of evolution.
The object of the author, to show that science
is not in conflict with Christian faith and
hope, is certainly laudable one.
The argument as presented is cumulative
and is based on embriology and cell life; on
life and matter; analogies; on law as mani
tested in organic evolution; on the spiritual
identity between man and God in point of
essential nature; on the origin and evolution
OF consciousness, and on consciousness of
limitations. The book is we'll written, the
style is clear, and many of the thoughts orig
inal. 1t will we'll repay careful and thought
full study.
The HIDDEN WAY Across the Threshold. By
j. @. Street, A. B. N. Svo. PIP. 5S7. Lee
d Shepard, publishers, Boston.
This is large work written in the interest
of spiritualism. 1t is not an effort to present
and discuss the phenomena, SO much as the
philosophy of spiritualsm. 1t is compilation
from many writers on religious, spiritual and
mystic philosophy. In his philosophy of being
the author holds that spirit is the only sub
stance. What we regard as matter is only
phenomenal. In religious doctrine the au-
thor teaches the Fatherhood of God and the
brotherhood of man, and the spiritual union
of all souls. Love is the great ethical law of
the universe, binding alike ON man and God.
To all persons interested in the study of
Theosophie, and mystical spiritual philoso-
ply we would commend this large volume
as one of the latest presentations of its doc
trines, symbols and forms.
THOUGHTS OF THE EMPEROR M. AURELIUs
ANToNINUs. Translated by George Long.
Published by John b. Alden, New York.
This is new edition of an old and valus-
BILE work. 1t contains the biography, philos-
ophy aud practical thoughts of very remark
able man. As stole, Marcus Aurelius was
remarkable for the clearness of his philoso-
ply and the purity of his life. To those who
would like to understand the philosophy of
the stoics, we commend this little book as a
standard authority. The ethical influence of
the stole philosophy as seen in the character
of many of its disciples was of great prso-
teal value. 1t made strong, brave men.
The study of its ethical and religious teach
ing will benefit any student of moral philos-
ophy. The work is bound in muslin and pub
lished 80 cents, postage paid.
JUDAISM ON THE SOCIAL QUESTION. By Rabbi
H. Berkowritz. New York, John B. Alden,
publisher.
This is a new work on a vital and absorb
ing question of the day. 1t is an original
and able contribution to the discussion and
of the social question. The author
presents a very sharp and distinctive criti-
cism of the position taken by Mr.. George in
his " Progress and Poverty" He shows by
and statistical facts that 'the poor
are not becoming poorer" as the result of
our present civilization, as Mr.. George so
sturdily affirms.