+ + +R. of Rs. 32: 126. Jl. ‘05. 110w.

[*] Fairweather, Rev. William. Pre-exilic prophets. [*]35c. Lippincott.

In this volume in the “Temple series of Bible handbooks” “Mr. Fairweather treats of the prophets from Amos down to Jeremiah—Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Jeremiah. The general character of the eighth century before Christ is discussed in the opening chapter, which is followed by a consideration of the value of written prophecy in relation to the Israelitish history of the period, the significance of prophecy for Divine revelation, ‘The older and the new prophecy,’ ‘The golden age of Hebrew prophecy,’ ‘The religious ideal of the prophets,’ ‘The century before the exile.’”—N. Y. Times.

* N. Y. Times. 10: 568. Ag. 26, ‘05. 140w.

[*] “In the brevity prescribed for it could not be easily improved upon.”

+ +Outlook. 80: 345. Je. 3, ‘05. 40w.

Falkiner, C. Litton. Illustrations of Irish history and topography. $7. Longmans.

The period covered by this book is mainly that of the 17th century. The author treats of the history and development of Dublin, and “follows the history of the counties of Ireland giving their origin, constitution, and gradual elimination. What to us is of the greater interest are the accounts of the Irish people by contemporaneous authors. Fynes Moryson describes Ireland as he saw it at the close of the reign of Elizabeth.... The convivial habits of the Elizabethan Irish are dwelt on.... Luke Vernon’s “Discourse of Ireland” it is believed was written about 1619.... The last two chapters give the impressions of Sir William Brereton and a rather dandy Frenchman, M. Jorevin de Rocheford. The latter giving this account of his impression of Ireland, 1666.” (N. Y. Times).

“The notes to these papers are numerous and characterized by scholarly care. In general Mr. Falkiner must be credited with a volume which will be permanently serviceable to students of Irish history.” Edward Porritt.

+ +Am. Hist. R. 10: 920. Jl. ‘05. 520w.
+ +Dial. 38: 273. Ap. 16, ‘05. 390w.