FOOTNOTES:
[58] One of the most eminent and fair-minded theologians in the United States, who has kindly read the manuscript of this work and indulgently criticised its contents, suggests that I have not treated the standard theological argument quite fairly, in that I should have stated the second proposition less broadly: that the desire referred to is instinctive desire, and should have been so limited. I freely admit that as careful and candid a reasoner as he would naturally so limit the statement of the proposition. But not all theologians are as candid and logical. However, I provisionally accept his limitation, and reply that the answer to the amended second proposition is embraced in the answer to the first.
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THIRD EDITION
THE DIVINE PEDIGREE OF MAN
Or, The Testimony of Evolution and Psychology to the Fatherhood of God
By THOMSON J. HUDSON, LL.D.
An original conception of evolution which is worked out with the same avoidance of vague theory, and the same adherence to a basis of well-authenticated facts and to cogent and logical reasoning, which characterize Dr. Hudson's former works. It presents an original and convincing interpretation of the facts which have been accumulated by the labors of scientists such as Hæckel, Darwin, and Spencer; and constitutes an attempt to establish thereby the belief in Christian Theism. It shows that the god-like powers of man exist potentially in the lowest forms of animal life known to us; and advances a powerfully eloquent argument against the atheistic attitude which so many evolutionists have assumed.
The book reveals much study and research, and its optimism is sure to bring much cheer to those who can accept its theories.—Chicago Tribune.
An interesting and valuable contribution to the discussion of a great problem.—The Sunday-School Times.