“This book does much to show where rationalism can rightly influence both our creed and our conduct.”—Light (devoted to the interests of psychical research).
“I am recommending it to everybody who is interested in the religious problems of the hour.”—The Reader.
“Comprehensive in scope, judiciously written, and embodying an admirable selection of facts.”—Literary Guide.
“The book is written with marked ability.”—Teacher.
“Philip Vivian is a clear thinker, who has made a special study both of Christian evidences and of comparative religions.”—Journal of Education.
“Comprehensive, systematic, and strenuous ... based on much knowledge ... very capable.”—Educational Times.
“Exhaustive ... up-to-date ... claims the respect of thinking people, and demands the prayerful attention of all Christian teachers.”—Bombay Gazette.
“Any earnest, thoughtful man may read the volume with considerable profit.”—Daily Mail, Brisbane.
“Thoughtful and evidently earnest work.”—Herald, Melbourne.
“Clear, forceful, fair, and temperate.”—Register, Adelaide.