“What is lacking is precisely the quality which makes Mr. Channing’s book noteworthy,—the impression of personality and individual authority.” Theodore Clarke Smith.

+ + – Atlan. 98: 706. N. ’06. 160w. (Review of v. 1 and 2.) + + + Bibliotheca Sacra. 63: 383. Ap. ’06. 330w. (Review of v. 1 and 2.) + + Critic. 48: 381. Ap. ’06. 180w. (Review of v. 2.)

“In spite of a few trivial errors in the matters of date and the like, this second volume is in the highest degree satisfactory.”

+ + – Dial. 40: 331. My. 16, ’06. 470w. (Review of v. 2.)

“Excellently adapted for the public for which it is designed.”

+ + – Ind. 60: 1281. My. 31, ’06. 1030w. (Review of v. 2.)

“Maintains in general the level of its predecessor, and in some important respects shows improvement.”

+ + – Nation. 82: 470. Je. 7, ’06. 440w. (Review of v. 2.) + + N. Y. Times. 11: 146. Mr. 10, ’06. 510w. (Review of v. 2.)

“Throughout is evident the master desire for accuracy and impartiality, and both have been attained to a really remarkable degree.”

+ + – Outlook. 82: 476. F. 24, ’06. 270w. (Review of v. 2.)