An interpretation of the teaching of our day. The influences that are at work upon the ministry, the problems that are before it, and the demands that are urged upon it are all viewed in the light of the present day unification of the denominations.
“Dr. Brastow, always calm, rational, deep-sighted and analytical, is especially so in this volume.” Robert E. Bisbee.
“A book about preaching of decided merit.”
“The notable feature of this volume, however, is not its descriptions of personalities, but its examination of the more general agencies that have wrought upon modern preaching, together with its discrimination of the distinctive qualities in homiletical practice in the various Protestant nationalities and communions.”
“Men of all churches will recognize his work as one of remarkable attractiveness and ability.”
+ + =Outlook.= 84: 631. N. 10, ’06. 600w.
“Among new works on preaching and the modern pulpit, perhaps the most noteworthy volume of the past few months is ‘The modern pulpit.’”
=Breasted, James Henry.= Ancient records of Egypt: historical documents from the earliest times to the Persian conquest; collected, edited and translated with commentary, v. 1–4 ea. *$4; v. 5. Index number. *$2. Univ. of Chicago press.
“In a work of such extent and difficulty there is inevitably much to criticize: and one cannot in reading it avoid the reflection that six months of steady revision of the whole of it are required in order to bring the work up to the high standard at which the author aims and which is to be looked for from one endowed with his comprehensive insight. The English throughout is crude, there are many mistakes in renderings and descriptions, and many hasty judgments.”
+ + − =Acad.= 72: 116. F. 2, ’07. 1770w. (Review of v. 1–4.)
“The translation exhibits the same careful attention to matters of detail that is everywhere apparent. In wideness of scope, thoroughness of treatment extending to the minutest details, systematic arrangement and conscientious scholarship Professor Breasted’s ‘Ancient records’ takes high rank, and it cannot be doubted that it will have a most important influence upon Egyptological studies in the domains both of history and philology.” Christopher Johnston.