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v. 1. “This volume extends from ‘Aaron’ to ‘Knowledge,’ and the work when completed will ‘include everything that the gospels contain, whether directly related to Christ or not.’”—Ath.
“Apart from varieties of opinion, which are inevitable where many contributors are concerned, the dictionary is a scholarly work, which ought to foster learning among the preachers for whom it is written.”
| + | Ath. 1907, 1: 131. F. 2. 370w. |
“To sum up our judgment on this work, we would say that, from the standpoint of a rather strict conservative scholarship, it is a highly creditable accomplishment; and that it will be of great service to students and preachers whose opinions are free from a tendency to radicalism.”
| + − | Cath. World. 85: 117. Ap. ’07. 1080w. |
“Is learned and decidedly conservative, and is adapted for both the exegetic and homiletic use of the preacher.”
| + | Ind. 62: 566. Mr. 7, ’07. 340w. |
“It will, no doubt, be objected against the ‘Dictionary of Christ and the gospels’ that it contains some otiose matter, such as the somewhat inferior discussion of ‘Art,’ which takes us little if at all further than Westcott’s familiar essay. But equally it will be admitted that the preacher’s purpose is better served than it has ever been before. The articles have a tendency to make him think, and, in so far, they earn the gratitude of his congregation.”