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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Aug 7, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 32.

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LITERARY NOTICES.

“THE JEWISH ENCYCLOPEDIA,” a Descriptive Record of the History, Religion, Literature, and Customs of the Jewish People from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. In twelve volumes. Illustrated. Sold by subscription. Cloth, per volume, $7.00; half morocco, $9.00; full morocco, $11.00. Per set, $84.00, $108.00, and $132.00, respectively. Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York and London.
The publishers of the Standard Dictionary have again undertaken a stupendous work; but it has been taken hold of in a way to insure success, if success be possible. Engaged on the work are more than four hundred scholars and specialists. Their consulting editors in America number fifteen of the best among Hebrew and Semitic scholars, both Jewish and Christian. The consulting foreign editors number twenty-nine, authorities in the Old World. The editorial board, having direct supervision, number thirteen, of which Isidore Singer, Ph.D., is the projector and managing editor, and Isaac K. Funk, D.D., LL.D., is the chairman. The secretary is Frank H. Visanth.
The first volume is before us, from “Aach to Apocalyptic Literature.” It is printed on good paper, in clear, readable type of two sizes, in two columns, on pages 7½ × 10½ inches. It contains nearly 300 illustrations, several of which are in tints or colors.
The Jew has come in contact with all nations. He has been connected with many of the greatest and mightiest events of history. In religion, in literature, in philosophy, in commerce, he has affected all nations. He is one of the mightiest of outside evidences of the truth of the Hebrew Scriptures, while in many instances he denies them. Yet he is little known and little understood. Funk and Wagnalls Company are doing a splendid thing in issuing this greatly-wanted encyclopedia, for which scholars will feel greatly indebted. We hope they will not be disappointed in the result.
“SELF-PRONOUNCING BIBLE DICTIONARY.” By James P. Boyd, A.M. A. J. Holman & Co., Philadelphia.
The above is a little gem. It is only 2¾ inches wide by 4½ long, and ⅜ of an inch thick, outside measurement. It can be carried in the vest pocket easily. It contains the proper names of the Bible, and many other words, syllabified and accented, sounds diacritically marked, Hebrew, Greek, and other equivalents given in English, concise definitions, and abundant references to texts where the word is found or light is thrown upon it. Its type is clear and distinct. It is a multum-in-parvo, a marvel of information for so small a volume, containing as it does 5,000 subjects. The bindings are neat and flexible.
“A HUNDRED YEARS OF MISSIONS; OR THE STORY OF PROGRESS SINCE CAREY’S BEGINNING.” By Rev. Delavan L. Leonard, associate editor of the Missionary Review of the World. Introduction by A. T. Pierson, D.D. Funk & Wagnalls Co., New York, London, Toronto.
This book is one that you need, tho you have many other missionary books. It gathers together the great facts of many years and many lands, and the experiences of many peoples, and places them in a convenient volume for the busy worker. Its scope is the mission world.
“NAZARETH OR TARSUS?” 12mo., 218 pages, cloth, $1.00. J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Co., 57 Rose Street, New York.
The book is an endeavor to set Paul against Christ. It is written by one who, in his infatuation for human judgment and higher criticism, understands neither Christ nor Paul. Its arguments are based on half-truths, told in an air of candor, in a way to entrap the superficial. The author has made complex that which is simple; he sees fog where the air is clear.
“THE RUBAIYAT OF MIRZA MEM’N.” A translation and enlargement of a poem by Omar Khayyam. Henry Olendorf Shepard, 212-214 Monroe Street, Chicago.
This is a paraphrase in the form of Fitzgerald’s (the finder of Omar’s), but the translator, we are told, has largely drawn his 131 quatrains from the prose versions of Nicolas and McCarthy. The poem is largely a panegyric on wine and nature, a reflection on false religions, and an exaltation of present pleasure, which does not satisfy. It is beautifully printed on fine white plate-paper. The background of the poem, printed in heavy, black type, is a pale-green tint-block, leaving a margin of white, and around the type is a set of beautiful floral borders in light purple. It is splendidly bound and superbly illustrated, a masterpiece of the printer’s art.
“THE GREAT NATIONS OF TO-DAY.” By Alonzo Trévier Jones. Review and Herald Publishing Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
This book is a presentation of the moral condition of the Roman Empire before its breaking up, and the exposition of the prophecy of the seven trumpets of Rev. 8 to 11, and the great threefold message of Rev. 14:6-14. To those who desire to understand these interesting and all-important scriptures; who wish to know what is now taking place in the light of these prophecies, this book will prove invaluable. It has an excellent map of present-day powers, and nine illustrations.
“AMERICAN PROHIBITION YEAR-BOOK FOR 1901.” Compiled by Alonzo E. Wilson. Cloth, 35 cents; paper, 15 cents; paper per dozen, $1.25; all postpaid. United Prohibition Press, 153 La Salle Street, Chicago.
This year-book contains a mass of matter helpful to all Prohibitionists, and much of it to temperance workers who may not be political Prohibitionists.