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Sociological Study of the Bible, Showing the Development of the 
Idea of God in Relation to History. By Louis Wallis, Formerly 
Instructor in Sociology in the Ohio State University. 
One volume, bound in cloth; postpaid $1.65 
This book is written on the basis of the modern scientific 
interpretation of the Bible; but it approaches Bible-study from 
a new standpoint, using the sociological method of research. 
The ancient Hebrew nation is treated asa social group originating 
at the point of contact between Amorite city-states and Israelite 
clans from the Arabian desert. The great struggle within the 
nation was primarily between the legal usages (mishpatim) of 
the constituent races. This conflict found expression very 
slowly in terms of antagonism between the gods of the Israelites 
and the Amorites (Yahweh and the Baals). Mr. Wallis’ papers 
on the subject have been appearing for some years in the Ameri- 
can Journal of Sociology; but they are entirely recast and revised 
for book publication. 
The Country Church and the Rural Problem. By Kenyon L. 
Butterfield, President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College. 
164 pages, 12mo, cloth; postpaid $1.08 
The aim of President Butterfield’s book is to analyze the 
rural problem and to inquire into the influences which can most 
effectively aid in solving it. His conclusion is that no influence 
can wield more power or achieve more far-reaching results than 
the church itself. 
Homiletic Review. The best oe of the rural problem in its 
religious aspect which has yet appeared in America. The book is 
sympathetic. It is ouatrartive It is also a burning challenge. 
Socialism, education, organization, and federation point the way to a 
rural civilization which shall honor America’s highest ideals. But 
realization is far distant as long as even this great t layman must be the 
champion of organized religion in the open country. The country 
church and modern agriculture must reach the same high level before 
the rural problem can be solved. Every minister should ponder 
Butterfield’s prophetic message. 
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