– + Outlook. 82: 570. Mr. 10, ’06. 500w. R. of Rs. 33: 510. Ap. ’06. 50w.
“We may say that Dr. Orr is a strong conservative, though fifty years ago he would have been regarded as a dangerous radical, that he has stated his subject thoroughly, though not we cannot but think, with an open mind; and that he always expresses himself with courtesy and good taste.”
+ – Spec. 96: 305. F. 24, ’06. 230w.
Osborn, Albert. John Fletcher Hurst: a biography. *$2. Meth. bk.
A biography which is autobiographic in nature so successfully has the compiler eliminated himself in producing what the Bishop said or what has been said about him. The sketch touches upon his boyhood, education, European experiences, ministerial work, and duties as president of the Drew theological seminary.
Reviewed by Erl B. Hulbert.
+ Am. J. Theol. 10: 362. Ap. ’06. 90w.
“The task has been performed with equal loyalty and ability, and the book is every way a fitting memorial of a man of great gifts, high character, and broad influence.”
+ Critic. 48: 285. Mr. ’06. 60w.