New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

ratiye style. Little known 10 readers Of present
day literature. the book here republished ante
dates Sues more noted treatment OF the same
legend by seventeen years, for il was first pub
lshed in lS27. Il had wide popularity for a
generation or more. Issued first under the title
OF "Salathiel: Story Of the Past, the Present
and the Future" then, "Salathiel the Immortal;
or, The Wandering Jew" il now appears in more
elaborate form. equipped with an extensive ap-
paratus Of annexation. introduction and COM
ment and with a series Of spirited Illustrations
by Mr.. de Thulstrup II is likely 10 appeal 10 a
much wider circle Of readers than ever before.
20 those who have found a fascination in the
treatment through fiction Of the stirring events
that Immediately followed the CrucifXign and
marked the conflict between early Judaism and
Christianity, ending in the final destruction OF
Jerusalem. That there are many such the enor-
nous popularity Of General Wallace's Ben
Hur" and other novels based on incidents Of
the same period is striking proof ''Tarrx Thou
TIL Come belongs TO the same school Of ic-
tion. and contains many Of the elements that
will De likely TO appeal 10 the same taste-a
style of ferRid rhetorical exaltation, opulence OF
Imagination vivid description OF stirring. strik-
ing events. the constant. onward march Of bale
ful incidents with their element Of suspense.
General Wallace has contributed an introduc-
tory letter IN which. a master Of this style
OF fiction, he awards the highest praise 10 Mr..
Crolyrs work II is one Of the six greatest Eng
lsh novels: il is a religious novel, 10 be sure.
but so is The Pilgrims Progress" and so are
number of stories Of recent years that have
attained extraordinary popularity; its style is
exalted but how could eXaltation be avoided?
Does not the sublime always impose its own
laws? The author shows a want Of art, but
the slightest show Of reconciliation or design
would have been gross treason TO nature. Is
there Wandering Jew? General Wallace thinks
there is; Israel the plural merges in Salathcl
the singular, inasmuch as TO think Of the one
is 70 think Of the other. In this instance also
the simltUde becomes creative. and life nature,
history and doom sinking the race make room
for the Wandering jew"
The keynote Of the book is the second coming
Of Christ-"Tauy thou til 1 come" The asu-
thor believed il true. the writer Of the introduc-
ton expands into an elaborate essay the subtle
theory that the second coming is spiritual. bas-
ing his arguments Christian idea of eFo-
luton. He comes second time into mem $
vision by lifting them up 10 His plane Of spir-
itual comprehension" Yet the visible second
Coming is believed by increasing muititudes to-
day 10 be true, among them many OF the fore
most Christian teachers OF this generation. IN
the appendix is given an historical discussion OF
The doctrine Of the second coming. interpreting
ITS Appearance In different forms from the ear
Hest Fathers Of the Church down 10 the present
tine, concluding that 'nlillenarianism" was
never the 0ecumenical faith OF the Church and
pointing out that the literal notion OF the
millennium was derived from the Jews and con
hned largely 10 converts from Judaism 70 Chris
uanlty. The contrary view is expressed IL sun
another article by the Rev. Arthur T. Pierson,
On Reasons for the Belief that Christ Nay
Come Within the Next Twenty Years" In this
ne concludes that there is a conVergence of
signs upon this our day, such as has never in
olcated any previous period as the probable
Tine OF the end" The editor has also Included
10 the appendix an elaborate statement as TO
the present Jewish point Of view OF Jesus, IN
which he points out that THE Jew Ike the
rest OF us, is beginning 20 see the real Jesus OF
NE Gospel. and he also. Ike the rest OF us
when We Him Alright, cannot but respect.
ADMIRE love Rim-clairn Him as one OF his own
People" In support Of this there are given a
hnmbef OF letters from prominent exponents OF
'uoaism. and a series OF answers 20 questions
tending 20 the same end.
Sut these things after all however interesting
70 those who would discern the philosophical