New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-03
NEW BOOKSANDN NEW EDITIONS

The appearance OF The Tomorrow OF Death. ="
some twenty years ago, by Louis Fighter, Of France,
created quite sensation In tie religion world. 1t
was brilliant and passionate plea Tor belief
life beyond the grave. The author brought 10 his
aid all the resources OF science we'll tie
ments TO be derived from poetry and sentiment. The
many people who found comfort ana hope III That
book will be- glad 10 know that TIE author has
written Il sequel TO 1t. translation If which has
just been issued by Roberts Brothers, under the
Title Joys Beyond the Threshold" Like the pre-
ceding book this volume /, cnlncntly readable. The
author marshalS the facts of scenc, In support OF
his theory with singular skill felicity and charm;
Willie at the same time he brings 10 bear upon his
subject the faculty OF imaginative insight. The
book win doubtless find many appreciativc readers.
William bearing Harden, whose name doe, not
strike familiar in the world Of religion, 1T
ture. has written an Inquiry INTO the Truth of
Dogmatic Christianity" which G.. +. Putnam, sons
publish. II Is a discussion which Mr. Harden had
time ago with Roman Catholic bishop: but
his arguments make quite much against the dog
matte positions OF Professionalism against those
Of Catholicism for the author is an extreme liberal
There is nothing new fresh in tie book. and the
authors lack OF the ina cinatve faculty makes his
argument heavy in places. He shows much
learning. however. and is evidently both sincere
and honest.
Charles Scribncr's Sons have imported nm edition
Of The Free Church of Scctlani-Her Founder, and
Testimony" by Peter Baync, LII. ID. The book Is
a valuable monograph of movement I'm scottish
history that has been traught With the e attest
consequences. The spirit in which DR.. Hayne
writes is broad minded and catholic. He believes
that 1t is the present duty Of the Free Church Of
Scotland "to Initiate Reformed Catholic League |
putting no questions about ecclesiastical
limitary distinctions. open 10 Congrcgat,Onalsts, |
PrcsbytcrIans. Eplscopaans. MethodS;s. and slip
ulating only that their law is the Bible and that
their Head IS Christ"
Thomas y Crowell & Co Issue Oh. Picpcnhrnr's
"Theology OF the Old Testament" translated from the
French by Professor II. 6. Mitchell. of Boston Uni
versity. The author. who is a Protestant pastor Of
strasSburg and president Of the Reformed Consistory
OF that city has gained high reputation for scholar
ship In France. though he Is hardly known In this
country. American students Of The Bible will find
this book helpful and suggestive 1t is fully abreast
with the conclusions of modern Biblical scholars. and
though the ground raversed +, familiar 10 American
students Of the Bible, the ucdity conciscnc> OF
the book will commend It 10 those who desire 10 got
a comprehensive view Of the whole subject. II Is
almost needless 10 say that the author accepts The
conclusions of the modern school Of Biblical
criticism; but bis object is not 10 exploit
any particular school Of criticism. Ii Is
rather TO give the reader an accurate knowledge
" the Bible as it Is revealed by the glt OF the
modern historical methods of Study. France is not
supposed TO be fruitful In Biblical studies. but TIL,
volume shows that its scholars in line with the
Biblical scholarship Of the rest of Europe.
A Pathfinder in American History Is a work BY !
Wilbur +. Gordy and Willis !. rwitcholl. both priu
ipas OF schools in Hartford. 1t is intended for the j.
se OF teachers who required TO give instruction
American history. By means OF COpiOu> reference
lists those who the book directed To the
Ources from which Information can be obtained
lille suggestive notes frequent intervals point
ut the use to be made OF the gathered material. \
pecihc aim Of the book IS TO explain how by wise
onsOlidatiOn history be combined with language IS
eading literature and geography. The book is pub a
shed by Lee q shepard ,