RECENT BOOKS BEARING ON PORTIONS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST. The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, by Walter M. Chandler of the New York Bar. Mr. Chandler first furnishes the background of Jewish and Roman criminal law and procedure, to "give coloring and atmosphere to the painting of the great tragedy," and then against this background places the historical story of the actual trials of Jesus. In presenting the points at which the Jews violated the law, the author has followed a method which is singularly clear and helpful. The work deserves wide recognition as a reverent, painstaking, comprehensive study of a so-called trial, which is of perpetual interest because of its critical importance. 1908 (Empire Pub. Co., 60 Wall Street, New York, 2 vols., $5.00). The Trial of Jesus, by Giovanni Rosadi, a famous Italian Criminal Lawyer. This book is a noteworthy and stimulating contribution to the history of Jesus. 1905 (Dodd, Mead & Co., $2.50). The Trial of Jesus from the Jewish Standpoint is interesting as giving the Jewish point of view. (Bloch Pub. Co., 25 cts.) How Does the Death of Christ Save Us? by Henry C. Mabie, D.D., 1908 (Amer. Bapt. Pub. Co. 50 cts. net). The Heart of the Gospel, by James M. Campbell, D.D. 1907 (Revell, $1.25). The Way of the Lord Prepared, by A. B. Leonard, D.D., LL.D., 1907 (Eaton & Mains, 35 cts. net). How Can God Answer Prayer? by Biederwolf, 1906 (Winona Pub. Co., $1.25). The Miracles of Our Lord, by Prof. John Laidlaw, D.D., of New College, Edinburgh (Funk & Wagnalls Co., $1.75). The Union Haggadah is the Jewish manual of the Passover service and ceremonies. (Bloch Pub. Co., 25 cts.) Vision of Christ in the Poets, by Prof. Charles M. Stuart, 1906 (Eaton & Mains, 75 cts.). Parables for Our Time, by Rev. Walcott Calkins, D.D. FOR CHILDREN. The Boy's Life of Christ, by Rev. W. B. Forbush, 1906 (Funk & Wagnalls, $1.25). A Child's Story of the Life of Christ, by Helen Brown Hoyt. A very attractive book, with 137 halftone illustrations. (W. A. Wilde Co., $1.25.) The Kinsfolk and Friends of Jesus. Sketches for children of the companions of Jesus during his earthly life. By R. C. Gillie, M.A., 1903 (Macmillan). The Christ Story, by Eva March Tappan, finely told by a skilled writer for children, with 70 illustrative pictures. 1903 (Houghton & Mifflin, $1.50). The Prince of Peace. The story of the Life of Christ told for children by "Pansy," the popular writer for the young. Revised Ed. 1906 (Lothrop Pub. Co., $1.50). The Coming of the King, by Dean George Hodges of the Episcopal Theo. Sem., bridge, which proved very attractive to children. Cam That Sweet Story of Old, by Margaret Sangster, is a condensed life of Christ, charmingly told, and captivating to children. (Dutton, 50 cts.) THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN ART. The Christ Face in Art, by James Burns. 62 illustrations. 1908 (Dutton, $2.00). Christ in Art, by Joseph Lewis French. (L. C. Page & Co., $2.00.) The Great Painters' Gospel; or the Life of Our Lord as Told by the Master Painters of the World, by H. T. Bailey. A complete pictorial life of the Saviour, with Scripture quotations, references, and suggestions for pictorial study. 198 pictures (Wilde Co., $2.00). The Palestine Pictorial Bible is the best Bible I have yet seen for children and to give to children on Children's Day. It contains 32 beautifully colored illustrations and 84 engravings. Authorized Version (Oxford University Press, $2.00 to $4.50). The Christ-Child in Art, by Henry Van Dyke, D.D., is exceedingly interesting and attractive. (Harper's, $4.00.) The Life of Our Lord in Art, by Estelle M. Hurll, is a brief descriptive history of the art illustrating the incidents in the historic life of Christ. (Houghton & Mifflin, $3.00.) The Holy Land, painted by John Fulleylove, and described by John Kelman, contains 92 colored pictures of the land where Jesus lived, with attractive descriptions, and can greatly aid the teacher in impressing facts and interesting the scholar. (Macmillan, $6.00.) The Life of Christ as Represented in Art, by Canon Farrar, is very suggestive, with pictures, ancient and modern, representing Christ in various relations, as portrayed by the great artists of the ages. (Macmillan, $6.00.) Mrs. Jameson's History of Our Lord as Exemplified in Works of Art (completed by Lady Eastlake) is fascinating in its pictures and descriptions. (Longmans, 2 vols., $8.00.) The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, illustrated by Tissot, from pictures painted from nature in the Holy Land. 4 vols. Also reproduced in card form. (Am. Tissot Co.) Underwood's Stereoscopic Views of scenes in the Holy Land, taken from nature, by most experienced artists, are a great aid to the teacher in making the environment of this year's lessons vivid and real to his scholars. (Underwood and Underwood, New York.) RECENT BIBLE DICTIONARIES. An unusual number of Bible Dictionaries have recently been presented to the public, especially appealing to Sunday school teachers and to adult Bible classes. Each has its own point of view, its own selection of emphasis, its own methods of form and detail, its own advantages. ume. The Dictionary of the Bible. Edited by James Hastings, D.D. Complete in one vol992 pages, 72 by 54 inches. No illustrations and proper names not pronounced. Three colored maps in the text, two of them fine, large double-paged. Full discussions. 1909 (Scribner's, $6.00). The Standard Bible Dictionary. 920 pages, 81⁄2 by 51⁄2 inches. Somewhat larger and clearer type than the other dictionaries. 460 unusually good explanatory illustrations. Proper names pronounced by respelling. 9 colored maps and 23 plain maps and plans scattered throughout the text. Thumb index. Summaries of the articles. 1909 (Funk & Wagnalls, $6.00). THE ILLUSTRATED BIBLE DICTIONARY. 975 pages, 74 by 41⁄2 inches. 365 excellent illustrations. Pronunciation of proper names so far as to mark the accented syllables, 13 colored and 23 plain maps, in text. 1908 (Dutton, $5.00). SMITH-PELOUBET BIBLE DICTIONARY. 900 pages, 400 illustrations and charts, many colored maps, new clear type, proper names pronounced. This is Dr. Wm. Smith's Condensed Dictionary revised up to the most recent accepted Biblical Research. F. N. Peloubet, D.D., Editor, 1909 (John C. Winston Co.). RECENT BOOKS ON JERUSALEM. There have recently been issued three books concerning Jerusalem, the scene of so much of the life of Christ, which give us the latest knowledge of the topography of the city, and the location of the sacred sites. Two Jerusalem from the Earliest Times to A.D. 70, by Prof. George Adam Smith. volumes, 1908, with 13 excellent maps and plans, and 13 finely executed plates. Good indexes. Thoroughly good work, and up to date. 1908 (Armstrong, $7.50). Ancient Jerusalem, by Hon. Selah Merrill, for many years U. S. Consul at Jerusalem, and a personal investigator. 48 illustrations, and many charts and plans. Good indexes. 1908 (Revell, $6.00). Jerusalem in Bible Times, by Prof. Lewis B. Paton, an archeological handbook for travelers and students. 169 pp. 66 plans and illustrations. Good indexes. 1908 (University of Chicago Press, $1.00). Sacred Sites of the Gospels, by Prof. W. Sanday, LL.D., with 58 plates, maps, and plans, is remarkably helpful. 1903 (Oxford University Press, $4.00). WILDE'S BIBLE PICTURES. 1. COLORGRAPHS, reproductions in color of celebrated paintings of Bible scenes, are very beautiful for this purpose. They reproduce faithfully the originals, both in form and color, in their richness and delicacy. 2. PENNY PICTURES. There are a large number of these which illustrate the Lessons of this year. They are the best form of pictures within reach of the majority of teachers, and are remarkably well produced. Titles are given on the next page. One cent each. No orders for less than ten received. (W. A. Wilde Co., 120 Boylston St., Boston.) Illustrating the International Uniform Sunday School Lessons for 1910. Sixty pictures enclosed in an attractive portfolio, 50 cents, postpaid. Lesson 12. 77 Parable of the Sower. Robert. Lesson 13. 544 Parable of the Sower. Wale. Lesson 13. Fourth Quarter. Lesson 1. 532 The Foolish Virgins. Bida. Lesson 2. 232 Garden of Gethsemane. Showing Road Leading to Mount of Olives. 276 Christ in Glory. Canacci. Lesson 3. Lesson 4. 298 Jerusalem, Rock of the Apostles. Scene of the Betrayal by Judas. Lesson 5. 129 Conspiracy against Jesus. Bida. Lesson 8. 136 Jesus in Gethsemane. Hofmann. 264 The Flagellation. Venusti. Lesson 10. 139 Peter's Denial of Christ. Harrach. 141 Trial Before Pilate. Munkacsy. Lesson 12. 341 Holy Women at the Tomb. Ender. 14 The Angels and the Shepherds. Plockhörst. Individual pictures may be ordered at the rate of 1 cent each in lots of 10 or more. SCRAP ALBUMS. Made expressly for these Bible Pictures. Strong board covers; flexible backs and containing 70 leaves, size 7 x 81⁄2 inches. Price 10 cents each (5 cents additional for postage). |