Theology
E. C. S. Gibson. THE XXXIX. ARTICLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Edited with an Introduction by E. C. S. Gibson, D.D., Vicar of Leeds, late Principal of Wells Theological College. In Two Volumes. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d. each. Vol. I. Articles I.-VIII.
‘The tone maintained throughout is not that of the partial advocate, but the faithful exponent.’—Scotsman.
‘There are ample proofs of clearness of expression, sobriety of judgment, and breadth of view.... The book will be welcome to all students of the subject, and its sound, definite, and loyal theology ought to be of great service.’—National Observer.
‘So far from repelling the general reader, its orderly arrangement, lucid treatment, and felicity of diction invite and encourage his attention.’—Yorkshire Post.
R. L. Ottley. THE DOCTRINE OF THE INCARNATION. By R. L. Ottley, M.A., late fellow of Magdalen College, Oxon., Principal of Pusey House. In Two Volumes. Demy 8vo. 15s.
‘Learned and reverent: lucid and well arranged.’—Record.
‘Accurate, well ordered, and judicious.’—National Observer.
‘A clear and remarkably full account of the main currents of speculation. Scholarly precision ... genuine tolerance ... intense interest in his subject—are Mr. Ottley’s merits.’—Guardian.
F. B. Jevons. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF RELIGION. By F. B. Jevons, M.A., Litt.D., Tutor at the University of Durham. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.
Mr. F. B. Jevons’ ‘Introduction to the History of Religion’ treats of early religion, from the point of view of Anthropology and Folk-lore; and is the first attempt that has been made in any language to weave together the results of recent investigations into such topics as Sympathetic Magic, Taboo, Totemism, Fetishism, etc., so as to present a systematic account of the growth of primitive religion and the development of early religious institutions.
‘Displays mental power of no ordinary kind, and is the result of much and well-directed study.’—Scotsman.
S. R. Driver. SERMONS ON SUBJECTS CONNECTED WITH THE OLD TESTAMENT. By S. R. Driver, D.D., Canon of Christ Church, Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University of Oxford. Crown 8vo. 6s.
‘A welcome companion to the author’s famous ‘Introduction.’ No man can read these discourses without feeling that Dr. Driver is fully alive to the deeper teaching of the Old Testament.’—Guardian.
T. K. Cheyne. FOUNDERS OF OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM: Biographical, Descriptive, and Critical Studies. By T. K. Cheyne, D.D., Oriel Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at Oxford. Large crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.
This important book is a historical sketch of O. T. Criticism in the form of biographical studies from the days of Eichhorn to those of Driver and Robertson Smith. It is the only book of its kind in English.
‘A very learned and instructive work.’—Times.
C. H. Prior. CAMBRIDGE SERMONS. Edited by C. H. Prior, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Pembroke College. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A volume of sermons preached before the University of Cambridge by various preachers, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop Westcott.
‘A representative collection. Bishop Westcott’s is a noble sermon.’—Guardian.
H. C. Beeching. SERMONS TO SCHOOLBOYS. By H. C. Beeching, M.A., Rector of Yattendon, Berks. With a Preface by Canon Scott Holland. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
Seven sermons preached before the boys of Bradfield College.
E. B. Layard. RELIGION IN BOYHOOD. Notes on the Religious Training of Boys. With a Preface by J. R. Illingworth. By E. B. Layard, M.A. 18mo. 1s.
W. Yorke Faussett. THE DE CATECHIZANDIS RUDIBUS OF ST. AUGUSTINE. Edited, with Introduction, Notes, etc., by W. Yorke Faussett, M.A., late Scholar of Balliol Coll. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
An edition of a Treatise on the Essentials of Christian Doctrine, and the best methods of impressing them on candidates for baptism. The editor bestows upon this patristic work the same care which a treatise of Cicero might claim. There is a general Introduction, a careful Analysis, a full Commentary, and other useful matter. No better introduction to the study of the Latin Fathers, their style and diction, could be found than this treatise, which also has no lack of modern interest.
‘Ably and judiciously edited on the same principle as the ordinary Greek and Latin texts.’—Glasgow Herald.
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THE IMITATION OF CHRIST. By Thomas à Kempis. With an Introduction by Dean Farrar. Illustrated by C. M. Gere, and printed in black and red. Second Edition.
‘Amongst all the innumerable English editions of the “Imitation,” there can have been few which were prettier than this one, printed in strong and handsome type by Messrs. Constable, with all the glory of red initials, and the comfort of buckram binding.’—Glasgow Herald.
THE CHRISTIAN YEAR. By John Keble. With an Introduction and Notes by W. Lock, M.A., Sub-Warden of Keble College, Ireland Professor at Oxford, Author of the ‘Life of John Keble.’ Illustrated by R. Anning Bell.
‘The present edition is annotated with all the care and insight to be expected from Mr. Lock. The progress and circumstances of its composition are detailed in the Introduction. There is an interesting Appendix on the mss. of the “Christian Year,” and another giving the order in which the poems were written. A “Short Analysis of the Thought” is prefixed to each, and any difficulty in the text is explained in a note.’—Guardian.
‘The most acceptable edition of this ever-popular work.’—Globe.