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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
pOo,xc ON RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS.

49,, CAo-,os Scrihner's Sons comes the third
volume OF Dr.. william q. T. Shedd Dosi'd'"
Theology" II is designed as supplement- 10 ene
tu,o nreyjous Volumes which issued in lsSS
Tho author has explained and discussed more luiis
Some of his arguments proving the sef-determincd
md responsble fall Of mankind as a species III
Adam and gives many extracts from authors ho'u-
ing the same view. These authors beiohs laiee'!
10 the medieval and Reformation periods though
q number are found in the sixteenth and seven
teenth centuries As a defence OF the Aususunlah
+boo.orv DIR Shields great and laborious work de-
serves praise for its profound learning ana dlaeCtC
skill He has done the work he set ONT 10 40 WIN
that conscientious thoroughness when was 10 ~
exnected Of him. Or. Shedd believes that system
of theology true for all time may be consruc'eu
nm, NJ tho Scriptures and the ancient authors'
MANY modern theologians are coming to hoid tha'
in it's outward expression theology must ever "
fluent so that it may embody the thoughts anu
conform TO the needs of those VINO are 20 DE "Sho
10 accept IT, We do not here presume 10 give a"
ooinion as to these two views: we on.y desire u
call attention to the fact that there are TWO views
The Baker & Taylor Company issue in two come
"a volumes n full report OF the discussions OF ue
International Christian Conference when was ne''
,r Chicago under the auspices OF the Worlds Fair.
Each volume IS furnished with very complete
index.
Tho first volume OF Professor James Frederick
NcCurdy's History. Prophecy and Monuments
Macmillan & Coz which has just appeared CoNe'S
the Old Testament chronicles TO the bowman VI
Samaria and is valuable contribution 10 'ne
,r,ous history OF ancient Israel or. rather or tne
>-or,bern scrntcs for the author very properly
holds that the religion OF Israel was historically an
outgro.yth of the religious ideas OF the -\o''"''"
Semites and therefore study OF the latter ~ cS
sential to an understanding Of the former IIo-
fessor NcCurdy who holds the chair OF Oriental
Languages in University College. Toronto CANADA
has made a careful study Of Semitic archaeology
md uses the somewhat engmatic facts OF tha'
science generally with good Judgment
The Century Company issues the Rev DR.. j. Ire
land fuckers musical edition Of the new Protestant
1,Discopal Hymnal. Or. Tucker has high reputa-
ton as a church musician. and in TINS Vo'ume ne
appears to have included rear.y all the hymn tunes
that have become popular in the Episcopal Chnrch'
and has also introduced a number OF new tunes
that bid fair to be popular.
The Rev. Dr. Theodore l.. Cuyler's christianity
IN the Home" Crhe Baker Taylor Company
IL full OF kindly suggestion and good advice. given
as few but Dr. Cuyler give II. II Is entirety
free from cant, while at the same time " Is per
yaded by religious spirit that is inspiring and up
lifting.
The Rev. DR.. W. Garden Blaikies Heroes OF
Israel CThomas Nelson & sons is so readable that
81 is sure to be popular; but, unlike so many col
lections Of Bible stories, those Of Dr. bIalkle are
TO be commended for their careful scholarship
..Rihle Stories for Young People (Harper
Rrohers) is collection of well-written stories OF
Biblical characters by a number of prominent cer-
gynen 1t is prettily illustrated
"The Rui.ding OF Character" by ]. r. Miller. d.
y Thomas Y. CroweI & Coz, is a helpful ana
wholesome little volume. 1t puts many eiefnen'ai
facts about human life in reasonable and interest
ing way.
Under the title Lamps OF the Temple LAIRD q
Lee of Chicago issue characteristic sermons py
some of the greatest modern preachers lhere Is
a fupage portrait of Mr. Joseph Cook, VINO is IN
correctly referred to as the Rev Joseph Cooh
The compilation is made by Thomas '" Hahulo'u'