EDITORS' FOREWORD

THIS volume is one in a series of texts in religious education known as the "Judson Training Manuals for the School of the Church."

These manuals are arranged in three groups, namely, general, departmental, and parent-training. The general group includes vital teaching, story-telling, church-school buildings, expression through worship, handwork, community service, educational leadership, and kindred worth-while themes in the field of religious education.

The departmental group covers courses for every department of the school of the church-Cradle Roll, Beginners', Primary, Junior, etc. The parent-training manuals emphasize religion in the home, and the necessity for training for the God-given, heaven-blessed privilege of parenthood.

It is the aim of these manuals to popularize the assured results of the best psychology and pedagogy, and to make them the willing and efficient servants of all workers in the school of the church.

Both the editors and the writers want these books "to live where the people live," and to be of real value to those forward-looking folk destined to be the leaders in religious education.

To this end each course will be (1) simple in language; (2) accurate in statement; (3) sound in psychology; (4) vital in pedagogy; (5) concrete in treatment; (6) practical in purpose; and (7) spiritual in tone.

DOCTOR CRANNELL, author of this manual on "The Book of Books," knows how to appreciate the Bible and how to show others. He is a born teacher, with a most versatile pen. He puts his ripe scholarship at the service of all in these stimulating, wonderfully suggestive chapters. As a result of his years of mining in the One Book" he lays at the reader's feet a "wealth of treasures." Especially is he anxious to enrich the lives of young people. Pastors, parents, Sunday school teachers, and all Christian workers, individually and in classes, will be not only grateful readers but also glad recommenders of this valuable appreciation of "The Book of Books."

THE EDITORS.

AUTHOR'S FOREWORD

The object of this little book is twofold: to confirm in the mind of the Christian worker the idea he already has of the Bible's peerless place and power; and to suggest some of the ways in which it can be made to yield its rich treasures in his personal life and labors for Christ. With the Word of God, enthusiasm and appreciation will react on each other, and experience and use will deepen both.

"Questions and Topics" at the end of each chapter will be found helpful in mastering the contents, and in suggesting practical reflections and discussions.