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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 22, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 51.

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Literary Notices.

The Holman Comparative Self-Pronouncing S. S. Teacher’s Bible, containing, in combined text, the Authorized and Revised Versions of the Old and New Testaments. A. J. Holman & Co., Philadelphia.
There have been brave attempts to unite the two versions and give to the student a parallel Bible. We have had both versions on opposite pages, we have had the various readings of the Revised Version in foot-notes, but the Holman Bible is the best arrangement, the very best by all odds, which has yet come to hand. The agreeing text of the two versions of the copy before us is printed in small pica, and the various readings in the same line in smaller yet distinct type, the common version above, and the Revised below. The change in the Revised text is thus indicated at a moment’s notice without removing the eyes from the page. The text is in one column, and at the right is the column for references, which includes the marginal readings of the common version, and many of those of the Revised. It is also a pronouncing Bible, with proper names properly divided and accented, for which there is a key in the front. The book also presents the notes of the American versions, with the names of all. As helps it appends one of the best small concordances, prepared expressly for this work, we have ever seen. It is a success as a text-finder. It also defines words. The fifteen maps and diagrams are very fine. It is a Bible which we can heartily commend. The binding of the one before us is excellent, and we should judge durable. The price will depend upon the binding. Write the company, or we will secure them for you.
In Christ Jesus, or the Sphere of the Believer’s Life. By Arthur T. Pierson, D.D., editor of The Missionary Review of the World. 12mo, 176 pp., cloth. Price, 60 cents. New York and London; Funk & Wagnalls Co.
There is more meaning in the phrase which forms the title of this book than appears at first glance, and the author demonstrates with fulness and thoroughness the boundless range and significance of the words, “in Christ,” or “in Christ Jesus.” The author’s thought is that just as a little key may unlock a great treasure-house, so the little phrase “in Christ Jesus,” or “in Christ,” unlocks the great treasure-house of God’s Word. With this key in hand the author proceeds to explore a little of the richness of the Pauline Epistles, Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. The little book is full of rich, helpful suggestion for all classes of Christians. We wish that it had a table of contents or index.
Catharine of Siena. By Arthur T. Pierson, D.D., editor of The Missionary Review of the World. 12mo, 68 pp., cloth. Price, 50 cents. New York and London, Funk & Wagnalls Co.
This little book is a brief sketch of one of the most remarkable women of history. It is especially fitted to inspire and stimulate consecrated womanhood. It shows how God in a time of great spiritual darkness sent one feeble soul to enlighten the apostate church, and if possible bring that church back to God. It shows what the courage born of faith and consecration and prayer can do even in a frail woman who lived in the time of the world’s midnight. May it provoke the women of to-day to good works.
Cyclic Law. Its Influence over Man in Both Health and Disease; Determining the Sex; Its Influence upon Births, Deaths, etc. Price, $1.00. By Thomas E. Reed, M.D., Middletown, Ohio.
The theory set forth in the ten chapters of this little book may not be accepted by all. In fact, the theory that the tides and planets have influence upon the physical life of the earth will in all probability be sneered at. All we have to say to this is that the physician or intelligent nurse would do well to read Dr.Reed’s book before condemning it. His theories, he tells us, are fortified by many years of practice. The intelligent husband and wife will find the book of interest and worth. It is written to the conscientious physicians by a conscientious physician, and is worthy of being read. The doctor truly maintains that “the one who follows nature most closely in all that he does, will be capable of doing the most good and the least harm,” and that in doing this he builds “upon the solid rock of Divine Wisdom.”
The New Economy. A Peaceable Solution of the Social Problem. By Lawrence Groulund, A.M., author of “The Co-operative Commonwealth.” Herbert S. Stone & Co., Chicago and New York.
The vast number of books, pamphlets, and chapters, the number of articles, speeches, sermons uttered on the social questions, are alone sufficient to show the question to be a living one in society. Professor Groulund, after showing, what all must admit, that “something must be done,” discusses the question under three chief heads, namely, Industrial Democracy Inevitable, Industrial Democracy A Most Noble Ideal, Practical Statesmanship. The lesson taught by the author of the volume is “to limit the field of occupation.” He draws no exaggerated pictures of present conditions, says many good things, and makes suggestions which would seem from human reason ought to work out aright; but they will not. The world will not be made better by law or legislation. The ideal democracy will never be realized till men are brought into the oneness of Christ Jesus by the one life. And this a faltering Christianity has failed to realize except at brief intervals.
Domestic Duels, or Evening Talks on the Woman Question, relating to the Domestic, Social, Industrial, Historical, and Political Phases of the Subject. By Ernest A. Girvin. Nearly 300 pages, with a copious index. E. D. Bronson & Co., 933 Market Street, San Francisco.
This book is written in a novel form, a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Notion, “with the earnest purpose,” says the preface, “of directing public attention to truths of vital importance, which bear upon the relation of the sexes, the welfare of society, and especially the well-being of the homes of our land.” The author believes that there are laws beyond human control which are being violated, and that because of this the whole social fabric is in danger. He has presented his arguments upon this in twenty readable chapters. The many will not agree with all that he says. He has, however, as generally discussed, brought out “both sides” fairly well.
Cradle Songs of Many Nations. Entertainment edition. Price, $1.00. With melodies and words alone, 10 cents. Clayton F. Summy Co., 220 Wabash Ave., Chicago.
Primarily, this collection of a dozen national cradle songs and three or four others thrown in, beautifully illustrated, is designed for an entertainment, for which the book contains full directions. But, apart from this, some of the melodies are very sweet and pretty and interesting. It is a neat specimen of the printer’s art.
Etiquette for Americans. By a Woman of Fashion. Herbert S. Stone & Co., Chicago and New York.
This is a neatly-printed book, uncut edges, gilt top, fine paper, wide margin, 274 pages. Price, $1.25. It covers most phases of social life interesting to people of fashion, in its 21 chapters. And yet the book aims to teach good etiquette, not to follow mere fashion.
Millennial Dawn, Vol. 4, The Day of Vengeance. Paper cover, 660 pages, 35 cents; cloth, price, $1.50. Tower Publishing Co., Alleghany, Pa.
There is one thing in this volume which all may prize, the immense collection of facts and figures. Those portray vividly the fearful time in which we live, and the necessity of heeding the warnings of God’s Word. The author’s views of the kingdom of Christ we believe to be erroneous, a view which would be corrected in the light of the law and the sanctuary.
The Money Captain. By Will Payne. 324 pages, cloth. Price, $1.25. Herbert S. Stone & Co. Chicago and New York.
A story laid in Chicago, and illustrating in a vivid way the dishonest, intense, “commercial” life of to-day. It shows the fearful corruption, the gambling spirit, the bribing, the buying and selling of men, the benumbing of conscience, and with but little moral in the book save what the moral reader will draw from it.
A Slave to Duty and Other Women. By Octave Thanet. Beautifully printed; 222 pages. Price, $1.25. Herbert S. Stone & Co. Chicago and New York.
The Impregnable Rock of Holy Scripture. By Rt. Hon. Wm. E. Gladstone. 174 pages; price, 15 cents. John B. Alden, publisher, 440 Pearl Street, New York.
This pamphlet, a number of the Irving Library, is a reprint of the articles and one dollar book; published in and by the Sunday School Times. Those who wish to get Mr. Gladstone’s views can not get them cheaper than in this pamphlet.
Moody’s Anecdotes. Illustrations and incidents. 126 pages, 15 cents. By D. L. Moody. The Bible Colportage Association, 250 La Salle Ave., Chicago.
The title of this book speaks for itself. It is full of suggestive anecdote and incident.