“Genung’s thesis is admirably set forth and strongly buttressed by references to modern literature. But the impression remains that he has rather read into Koheleth a view which one would like to discover there, than revealed the actual nature of the book itself.”

+ —Am. J. of Theol. 9: 168. Ja. ‘05. 530w.
+ +Atlan. 95: 703. My. ‘05. 480w.

“To a full two hundred pages of discussion the author has added a new translation and a running commentary. Both are excellent, but the latter especially ripples along in clear, crisp sentences that show how much a deft literary touch may do even for a commentary. In fact, the book as a whole exhibits in language and treatment the author’s nice literary taste. In the opinion of the present writer, Professor Genung is not at his best when he discusses, or rather makes fun of, Siegfried’s analysis of Koheleth. Satire is not convincing. The reviewer also feels impelled to enter a non liquet against Professor Genung’s contention that Koheleth represents a reaction against contemporary views of immortality. The solid merit of the serious and painstaking work that has gone into the book will win for it an honored place on many shelves.” William Frederic Badé.

+ + —Bib. World. 25: 311. Ap. ‘05. 940w.

“Mr. Genung would have done far better to have examined the book without a philosophical theory as to its nature, but with a critical openness of mind for straightforward evidence. Still, in the introductory portion of the volume, and in the exegetical notes accompanying the translation, there are useful suggestions.”

+ —Cath. World. 80: 546. Ja. ‘05. 390w.

“His discussion reveals a well-balanced sense of the literary and spiritual values that are to be found in Koheleth.” Ira M. Price.

+ +Dial 38: 45. Ja. 16, ‘05. 230w.
Ind. 58: 1368. Je. 15, ‘05. 120w.
+ + —Outlook. 79: 190. Ja. 21, ‘05. 710w.

George, Hereford B., ed. See Thiers, Adolphe.

Gerard, Dorothea (Mme. Longard de Longarde). Sawdust: a Polish romance of the Carpathian timberlands. $1. Winston.