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Hebrew Life and Thought: Being Interpretative Studies in the Litera- 
ture of Israel 
By LOUISE SEYMOUR HOUGHTON, Author of Zedling Bible Stories, Life 
of the Lord Jesus, etc. 
398 pages, 12mo, cloth; net $1.50, postpaid $1.65 
[London: Unwin] 
| ee this significant work the author has succeeded, toan extent granted to but few writers, — 
in combining the caution and acumen of the analyst with the warmth of the devotee. — 
The Bible student who wishes to be well informed, but who finds the paths of modern critical _ 
scholarship stony and unsafe, will welcome these soothing and instructive essays, in which 
throughout the cultural point of view has been emphasized. 
“The clearness and i ope of Mrs. sith deus s 
style are admirable.””—New York Observer 
“Anu al book, growing out of a iiarttable 
es of ade and teaching.”’—Congregation- 
alist and Christian World. 
‘This is a good book to own and a read often, if 
one would take advantage of an admirable aid to a 
ae Henasgi intelligent vecena a Chicuee ieee: 
erald. 
ete treatment is farthest beiceible from the con- 
Marea hein sere of biblical eine and will infal- 
libly ca = reader to feel a n phy serge and 
interest i in nthe B ible. The World To-D 
“Combines the critical knowledge ae the scholar 
d art The 
interest in the Old Testament.”—Boston Evening 
Transe ript. 
e believe that any Sunday-school superintend- 
ent who first reads this book himself and then sees 
i ers will be 
, turn e with an 
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unaccustomed interest. The pe 
“The discussions are fresh and full of interest-’— 
The Interior. 
“There is much to learn from her charmingly | 
written pages.” —The Examiner. 
“‘A cultured style, animated By : co Chris- 
sian optimism.’’—Church Econom ; 
“Most admirably written, very hould be carefully 
read by every Bible student.”—United Brethren 
The author is deserving of the ies i t 
f Christians for RASTA them and 
living world of religious life.” —The Watcher 
unpre sadeed reader will find that it makes 
his Bible a more readable and helpful book from @ a 
historical, literary, and spiritual point of view.’ 
— Methodist 
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crated eats ss that men do not poss 
This is a book worth wading, and more, tt is is worth | 
owning.” —The Westminster 
“This is one = fee most satisfying books we have 
read for some time. .... will 
tical and etoile ‘addition to the f 
men and Bible students generally. *Lather 
Observer. 
Primary Facts in Religious Thought 
By ALFRED W. WISHART, 
University of Chicago 
sometime Fellow in Church History in the 
130 pages, 12m0, cloth; net 75 cents, postpaid 82 cents 
HE aim of these seven essays is to place within the reach of the people certain facts 
and principles which the author believes to be essential to an understanding of the 
nature of religion. 
The book is intended to clarify the views and strengthen the faith of 
those who are confused and troubled by modern theological thought and historical criticism. 
“Mr. Wishart’s essays speak helpfully. ... . 
They are well adapted by their pigetde: and | sim- 
pee to the need of the average he 
style of the writing is charmingly — 
plain, and convincing. The — is irenic, con 
structive, and ‘atdiean me — the conclusions are 
reas sonable, convincing, and natural. The Stand- 
rd. 
The whole work is ealgrarr gai Tt 45 excel- 
lently written, and pastors should read it co 
and then pass iton to Gears people. ’”’—T Exe 
pages, 
ive to the preacher of righteousness 
lating to those that st for 
God. 
has our most hearty thanks, "Tike pron 
