New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-26
MINOR RELIGIOUS BOOKS.


Coz Is an excellent biography OF a man who as
teacher and philosophical thinker left marx OH
American Catholicism. Although Brothe' A%diias
was born in Ireland he spent nearly the "noio Va
his life in this country and was an adm'doie
tvpe of the American Catholic. He was. In fac''
known Familiarity as "the American Monk. ana noth
al q teacher and writer II was his constant desire
IN show that Catholicism not opposed 10 the
spirit OF American institutions. That ne oio 'n's
10 some extent cannot be questioned ana 'ha' II.
all cases he gained the respect and GOODWIN OF
those with whom he came in contact Is matter
or common knowledge He wrought well and faith
fully for the beliefs that he held, and he deserves
an honored place among the worthless OF American
Catholicism.
Warren r. Perez has written a scentihc treatse
.3enes.s and Modern Science Games Pott COZ
the object OF which is 10 prove that me account
Of the Creation IN Genesis Is literally true. AS
every one knows. many CHRISTIANS TODAY ha'e
been forced by geology TO interpret the bioie ac-
count OF the Creation more or less fguratvely
Even orthodox Christians to-day, for instance III
,ernret the six Creation days not literal days or
twen,v-four hours each. but enormously long
eras so as TO harmonic the Bible story WIN IN"
story Of the rocks. But Mr.. Perez VIII nave none
OF this accommodation. When the Bible says days
he thinks II means days and he is not troubled with
any supposed contradictions Of the Bible In the
strata of the earth For. as he expresses H. IL Is
easier 10 believe that God could and would make
a fossi, at once. and create matter win an ''S
present appearances, than 20 believe that he mas
not declared the exact truth about the creation OF
the world in six days" His whole book in fact Is
s,mo,y an elaboration Of this idea. and he brings
10 hear On the subject an acute intelligence ana
wide reading Whatever may be thought or MS
arguments he writes entertainingly and no one
could make better showing for the old traditional
view of the Bible. which is being abandoned now
adays by many Christians.
A. c. McClurg & Co. bring out the lectures de-
livered In India and Japan BY the Rev Or. j. H.
Barrows under the title "Christianiy the World
Religion" This title accurately expresses the scope
Of the lectures. and in his treatment Of his theme
Dr. Barrows reveals himself as loyal believer IN
Christianity who is at the same time ready TO see
and acknowledge what is good in other faiths.
The lectures are along line OF thought that Is
finding a larger utterance to-day than ever before,
and they we'll worthy a perusal
A helpful book for Christians who are troubled
by the nroads of modern thought on Christianity
10 Scientific Aspects OF Christian Evidences by
Professor G. Frederick Wright. Of Oberlin College
Cd Appleton e. Coz The author believes that an
unreasonable standard OF proof as the necessary
basis Of belief has been set 1t is. in his opinion
a species OF insanity TO insist on experimental or
demonstrative proof in matters where only reason
able certainty is possible. At the same time he
a positive defence for Christianity. and II is his
aim In the present volume TO outline such de-
fence. What Professor Wright has to say about
Christian evidences is said in full knowledge Of
what may he urged against Christianity In the
light OF modern science And here lies the great
value Of the book. 1t is the work of an honest
scholar who knows the strength not only OF his
position but Of his opponents position as well
II Is a most useful little handbook Of Christian
apologetics up 10 date
Happiness as Found in Forethought Minus Fear
thought" by Horace Fletcher OIerbert s. Stone &
Coz. is an explcation of the philosophy-or Is II
religion THAT calls itself "mentculture" Tho
author believes that there Is way to individual
happiness even under existing conditions II people
will only live up 10 the optimistic motto. "Al
be, and therefore shall be. we'll" Trouble" he
says does not really exist Fearthought of trouble
Is as near as one ever gets to the condition. for
the reason that whatever has come has already
ceased TO exist. except in the memory. II is all
very pretty but suspect that the OF men
will go carrying their burden OF trouble for
some time to como.
THE Anglican Reformation" by William Clark
NJ A. Oxon (The Christian Literature Company. is
q fair and satisfactory handbook epoch in
Church history which is rich In literature Mr..
Clark. who Is professor in Trinity College,
Toronto. Canada. is to be commended for having
produced a useful handbook which. though written
BY an Anglican. aims 10 do full Justice the forces
and tendencies OF dissent
AIS Right With the World" by Charles 3.
Newoomb Boston. tho Philosophical Publishing
Company, fs q series Of pithy essays the folly
OF wearing out ones life In thinking Of the past
the future while the pregnant possibilities OF the
present press in on each life. I'VE do not says
the author. hold to yesterdays breath or yester-
days dinner We may safely let go. perhaps. OF
yesterdays opinions. Let remember the mamma
In the desert 1t was fresh every morning Men
and women often work like pointer dogs. They
make wide ranges In the fields Of philosophy
science and region-then stop rigldly Oh some
small game. and cannot be induced to move till IT
IL flushed" sort Of scientific quietsm pervades
the book.
David j. Brewer Associate Justice Of tho Supreme
Court Of the United States. has made some sug-
gestions TO the ministry from the laymans point OF
view which the Fleming II. Revell Company brings
out under the title The Pew 10 tho Pulpit"
Happy. indeed. Is the Church which has for its
pastor such man as 10 outlined in Justice Brewers
words Of counsel; and happy the pastor WHOSE
pews are filled with such kindly critics as the
writer OF this booklet.
Tho Macmillan Company brings out Select MAJ
terpieces Of Biblical Literature" by Professor
Richard G. Moulton. little volume which In
Biblical learning and insight, worthy holds place
in the Modern Readers Bible series
LECTURE on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Carol Norton delivered public lecture last night
ct Mendelssohn Hall on Christian Science Irs
Scope and Work" The lecture given in tho
interest OF the Christian Science movement in this
city
Mr.. Norton treated his subject from a religious
medical and philosophical standpoint He said tina:
CHRISTIAN science claimed for its basis and opera
uon exactnsss and practicability and that as a
sc,rmSe ~ Is Logical and In its varied applications
the system from the realm OF the so-caIicd nexact
sciences and placed II virtually at the head of ali
xouklonts tnerapeutlcAi and social scicn