Abbott, Jacob. Rollo books. 14v. ea. 50c. Crowell.
An attractive, new popular priced edition which retains the original “Rollo” illustrations and includes Rollo learning to talk; Rollo learning to read; Rollo at work; Rollo at play; Rollo at school; Rollo’s vacation; Rollo’s experiments; Rollo’s museum; Rollo’s travels; Rollo’s correspondence; Rollo’s philosophy—Water; Air; Fire; Sky.
Abbott, Lyman. Christian ministry. [**]$1.50. Houghton.
This new book of essays is based on two courses of lectures given by Dr. Abbott before the Yale and Pacific Theological seminaries. It answers the question, Why do people go to church?
“Dr. Abbott writes with vision, power, tact, and rare literary felicity.”
| + + + | Critic. 47: 384. O. ‘05. 180w. |
“It is a liberal view of the ministry and of the church, arising from a profound faith in Christianity, not merely as a form of teaching but as a power derived from a Person.”
| + + | Outlook. 80: 390. Je. 10, ‘05. 270w. |
“The book is pervaded by that newer and higher conception of religion that is becoming more and more prevalent, viz.: that religion is not ecclesiastical or dogmatic, but a living power in the heart of every individual.”
| + + | Pub. Opin. 39: 413. S. 23, ‘05. 380w. | |
| * | R. of Rs. 32: 752. D. ‘05. 160w. |