his services, and mentions among the Germans who have advocated the same view, Storr, Meyer, Paulus, Olshausen, Stein, and others.

In reading the remarks on the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, we notice a fact, which is not without its value, as illustrating the uncertain nature of many of the internal critical objections, which play so important a part in the works of a certain class of the German critics. De Wette, in the first editions of his Introduction to the New Testament, in utter disregard of the strongest external testimony, and on grounds purely subjective, had called in question the genuineness of this epistle, and urged various arguments in support of this opinion. But in his last edition of the work, (1842), he has retracted all these, and now contends as strenuously for the other side of the question. We observe that he does this, also, in the last number of his Exegetical Manual, which contains his commentary on the Epistles to the Galatians and Thessalonians.

The apostolic claims of those of the catholic Epistles which have been disputed, as the second of Peter, the second and third of John, and others, are all, with a partial exception in regard to that of Jude, strongly asserted and vindicated against the objections by which attempts have been made to invalidate their authority.

The section on the Apocalypse, in addition to the usual notices respecting the literature of the book, gives a brief, but interesting outline of its contents, and discusses the question of the time and place of its composition, and, at still greater length, that relating to its author. On the last point, the author accedes, in the fullest manner, to the generally received opinion of the church, and shows that the objections which some have made to this opinion are invalid; and that, on every ground, both of historical testimony and of internal criticism, the Apocalypse must be considered as a genuine work of the apostle John. H.

7. Die Psalmen. Hebräischen Text nebst einem nach den neusten Hülfsmitteln bearbeiteten Kommentar, &c. 1841. The Psalms. The Hebrew Text, with a Commentary prepared according to the latest helps, particularly for the use of beginners in theological study.

We have here the Hebrew text, printed in handsome type and on good paper. But the title, we must say, is hardly an honest one. The notes are meagre in the last degree, very few, and really very worthless. The same author, who withholds his name, has published, under a similarly attractive title, on Isaiah and Job; and, unless we admit a slightly appreciable difference in favor of the latter, with about the same success. In these ends of the earth, where the terms, in which a book is announced, are often our only means for judging whether we should procure it or not, it is of some importance, that the promise of the title-page, and the fulfilment should sustain a reasonable correspondence with each other. 8. Address and Poem, delivered before the Beta of the Sigma Phi Society of Hamilton College, Clinton, at its anniversary meeting. Utica. 1843. pp. 49. 8vo.

The address is by Prof. George W. Eaton, of the Hamilton Lit. and Theol. Institution. The theme is, the circumstances in our condition which urge us to extraordinary effort. The discussion is conducted in an able and interesting manner, and shows much power in the author. We are happy to perceive, that he finds around him so much depth and extent in study, and so little occasion to complain of a superficial character in the developments of the age. We have fears that the

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instances of thoroughness of which he speaks, and the tokens of a habit of independent, personal investigation, worthy of the student, are, after all, less extensive than we could wish; and that a taste for the reading of the Mécanique Celeste, and the Novum Organon, in the original, among undergraduates, is confined to a small and very rare number of specimens. Still, the statement that such cases occur, may serve as a useful stimulus to awaken the ambition both of graduates and undergraduates. High examples aid the aspirations of the student after excellence. We like the luxuriant march of the style of the professor in this address. It carries us along even against our will, charming, while it impels us.

The poem is on" confidence, affection, and the cultivation of these and kindred virtues." Poetry, we know, must not be unduly constrained; but we love to see a work of art capable of being brought under a shorter and more definite title. The poem is in blank verse, and shows respectable ability in the poet.

9. Lays of my Home, and other Poems. By JOHN G. WHITTIER. Boston: W. D. Ticknor. 122 pp. 16mo.

This volume contains twenty pieces by "the Quaker-poet," all of very moderate length, and beautifully printed. The elegance of the type deserved somewhat thicker paper. The pieces themselves, like all the works of Whittier, are characterized by a remarkably sweet and flowing versification, apt and striking metaphors, warmth of expression, a charming naïveté, and an exhibition of refined taste. The lovers of poetry will not be weary of the volume to its very close. We could wish that such poetry might have a wide circulation.

10. Review of N. L. Rice's Pamphlet on the Mode of Baptism, etc. By J. E. FARNAM, Prof. in Georgetown College, Ky. pp. 24.

This is a blue-covered pamphlet, printed on poor paper, with abundance of typographical errors, and no title-page, and suited to meet a temporary necessity in the community where it originated. We find it, however, a very able refutation of the philological mistakes of Mr. Rice, which far exceed, in absurdity, any thing that New England ordinarily witnesses. Prof. Farnam has done good service in the cause of truth and sound learning by the scholar-like method of his argument. He writes like a man who feels the solidity of the foundation on which he rests. We congratulate the Baptists in Kentucky, in having, in their flourishing college, men whose ability and learning are so readily turned to meet the necessities of truth and of the church.

11. To whom should our suffrages be given? A Discourse by WILLIAM H. SHAILER, Brookline, Mass. Boston: W. D. Ticknor. 19 PP. 8vo.

This is a short, but very sensible "Tract for the Times." It is founded on Ex. 18: 21. The preacher describes the qualifications we should demand of candidates for office,-that they should be able men,— men who fear God,-men of truth,-and men who hate covetousness. The importance of adhering to these demands is then enforced by several considerations, viz., that under the administration of such men, the laws will be faithfully executed,-the influence of their example will be beneficial, there is small encouragement that bad men will become morally better after their election to office,-unless we appoint men to

office who are thus intellectually and morally qualified, we cannot consistently pray that they may rule us in the fear of God,-and, finally, the evil resulting from the election of bad men. The principles of the discourse are of high importance; and it is well that our ministry should take it upon them, in this manner to instruct the people in their political duties, and incite them to the performance of their civil obligations. 12. Defence of the Protestant Version of the Scriptures against the attacks of Popish Apologists. By JOHN DOWLING, A. M., Providence, R. I. With introductory remarks, by W. C. BROWNLEE, D. D. Philadelphia. Nathan Moore. 1843. pp. 141. 18mo.

The occasion of this little book is stated, at the beginning, to have been a circumstance which occurred in Nov., 1842, in Champlain, N.Y. A number of Bibles of the common English version, which had been distributed among the Catholic population of the village, were collected by the command of the Catholic priest, and burned. The occurrence, having been announced in the papers, called out an article from the pen of Mr. Dowling, which appeared in the columns of the Providence Journal. This article was followed by a reply and rejoinder. By solicitation of his friends, Mr. D. has collected these and other articles connected with them, enlarged them by several additions, and published the whole, as announced in the title. The work lacks the dignity of a book; it bears the marks of its newspaper origin. It retains the sharp-shooting, which, if it be any where appropriate, certainly stamps the work in which it is printed with an appearance of transiency, and points it out as designed to be chiefly local in its influence. It contains, however, several interesting facts, stated in a simple manner, concerning the authorized translation, and others, not generally known, concerning the Rhemish and Douay versions. Some papers occupy the later pages, on Catholic persecutions, which, perhaps, might have been justified by the circumstances in which the author was placed; but which are irrelevant to the subject in debate.

13. Lessons on the Book of Proverbs, topically arranged, forming a system of Practical Ethics, for the use of Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes. Boston. Tappan & Dennet. 1843. 107 pp. 18mo. We feel great pleasure in commending this topical question-book in Moral Philosophy, as an engaging and simple method of teaching, in that important study. An introductory chapter explains the nature and origin of proverbs. The remainder of the book is divided into twentyfour lessons. Each lesson opens with ten or twelve verses from various parts of the Book of Proverbs, presenting the topic of the lesson. This is followed by two or three pages of questions, with numerous references to other parts of the Scriptures. Every lesson is closed either by a prose extract of a few lines from some standard author, suited to enforce the instruction of the lesson, or by a short and simple hymn.

14. Family Library. Harpers. New York. One volume, weekly.

Among the valuable works on the plan of periodical publications in numbers, and in paper covers, is the well-known Family Library, which now extends to upwards of 150 volumes. The whole series is already before the public, and enjoys an established reputation. The present issue is sold at half the price formerly charged. Some of the volumes which have already appeared on this plan, are Milman's History of the Jews, Lockhart's Life of Napoleon, Southey's Life of Nelson, Life of Alexander the Great, &c.

15. Works of Hannah More. In 8 numbers. No. 1. Harpers. N. Y. A cheap and easy method is here furnished of obtaining the works of this justly distinguished author. Their standard value is every where acknowledged. No female author has been a greater honor to her sex. No one has produced more; and to no one are we more ready to award a meed of praise, so chaste are her productions, so dignified, so entertaining, so moral in their tendency, so inspiring and elevating. In narrative and essay, we find her equally attractive. We commend the edition to the friends of female authorship, and the lovers of polite liter

ature.

16. Moral Heroism. A Sermon, delivered at Richmond, Va., on Lord's day following Feb. 22, 1843. By E L. MAGOON.

This sermon was preached in the pulpit of the Second Baptist church, by the pastor, at the request of many members of the legislature of Virginia. It exhibits thought, talent, power in the use of words, extensive reading, and an iron memory; but it is deficient in strong, clear, affecting exhibitions of the gospel.

ARTICLE IX.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

AMERICA.

The Oration of Demosthenes on the Crown, from the text of Dindorf, with Notes by Prof. J. T. Champlin, of Waterville College, Me., one volume, 12mo., is in press, and about to be published by James Munroe & Co., Boston. Also, by the same firm, a new German Reader, by B. Rolker, Instructer in Harvard University; likewise, a new edition of Bowen's Virgil, 8vo.-Messrs. Allen, Morrill & Wardwell, of Andover, will soon put to press Plutarch's treatise, in the original Greek, “On the Delay of Providence in the Punishment of the Wicked," with philological, historical and other Notes, for the use of theological students, by H. B. Hackett, Professor of Sacred Literature, in Newton Theological Institution. The moral interest of this treatise, and the attempt which will be made to connect its criticism and illustration, as much as possible, with the Greek Testament, will render the work not unadapted, it is believed, to the purpose for which it is designed.

ENGLAND.

The English press continues to be prolific in works illustrative of the period of the Reformation. We notice, among the most recent issues, the Life and Times of John Reuchlin, the father of the German Reformation, by Francis Barham, Esq. It is said to be a translation of a work by Mayerhof, containing a clear review of the state of religion and literature in Germany, immediately before the Reformation. It is also said to be greatly condensed, and to deserve the attention of the student of ecclesiastical history.-Also, Sketches of the lives and characters of the leading reformers of the sixteenth century,-Luther, Calvin, Zwingle, Cranmer and Knox, by Edward Tagart.-Another singular work has appeared on the old theory of the Jewish origin of the American aborigines. It is entitled, The History of ancient America, anterior to the times of Columbus, proving the identity of the aborigines with the Tyrians and Israelites, and the introduction of Christianity into the western hemisphere by the apostle, St. Thomas,' by George Jones. The London Spectator ridicules the work, as a volume of mere nonsense.

GERMANY.

The Easter Leipsic catalogue of books of the present year announces 12,000 new volumes. Among these are, in theology, a third edition of De Wette's Biblical Archæology; the commencement of a History of the people of Israel, by Prof.

Ewald; Contributions to the Geography of the Old Testament, by Carl von Raumer, of Erlangen; the second volume of Hengstenberg's Commentary on the Psalms, the third and last volume will follow in the course of the year; Tholuck's practical commentary on the Psalms; Havernick's commentary on Ezekiel. In classical philology, Bekkar has published a new edition of the Iliad and Odyssey, with a critical revision of the text, which is said to be very valuable. Bockh has published a metrical translation of the Antigone of Sophocles, with dissertations, which is said to be "a very gem in Sophoclean literature."

Hupfeld, of Marburg, has been appointed successor of Gesenius, in Halle. Prof. K. F. Hermann, of Marburg, author of the Political Antiquities of Greece, has succeeded to the place of K. O. Müller, in Göttingen. Evangelical theology in Prussia is still divided into many schools. The party of Hengstenberg is increasing among the nobility; that of Neander, with the mass of theologians. Julius Müller, of Halle, is growing in popularity; his theological writings, particularly those on the nature of sin, are very original and ingenious. Tholuck's position is somewhat different from Müller's, and his method still more so. Twesten has become an ecclesiastical dignitary, and is making little or no progress in his great work on theology. He makes his way so peaceably through all parties, that no party likes him. German philosophy is in a very chaotic state. Hegelianism has the ascendency, but seems to be already on the decline. It is now pretty generally conceded that its tendency is antichristian. Schelling will hardly build up a system that shall make him the acknowledged head of a new school. He seems to have disappointed public expectation. His best service will, probably, be to hasten the downfall of Hegelianism,-a system which grew out of his own. The object of the Prussian government in supporting Schelling seems to be to divide the Hegelian ranks, and thus prepare the way for a better system. The jurists and liberal philosophers complain of the king for intermeddling so much with theology and philosophy. The tendency, both of the government and of the theology of Prussia, appears to be, at present, towards High-Churchism. Gladstone's book has been translated into German, with a commendatory preface by Tholuck. In the meantime the king's ministers are meditating some improvement in the government of the church. Time will decide whether Presbyterianism or Episcopacy shall be the new form of ecclesiastical power in Prussia.

M. Baumgarten, a private docent at the university of Kiel, has announced a theological commentary on the whole of the Old Testament. It will be written in an evangelical spirit, and is intended to be, for the Old Testament, what the commentary of Olshausen is for the New. It will aim especially to connect together these two portions of the Bible, according to the relation which the Saviour and the apostles taught to exist between them. The work will consist of four parts, 1. a general introduction and the Pentateuch, 2. the historical books, 3. the poetic and didactic books, 4. the prophets. The first half of the first general part, containing the introduction, Genesis, and the first nineteen chapters of Exodus, has been already published. It is rumored, that Prof. Hävernick, who had been unable, at the date of the latest information, to form a class at Königsberg, will be transferred to the university at Berlin. The prospect of this has already called forth signs of dissatisfaction among those opposed to his religious views. A protest against the step, strongly supported, is in preparation, it is said, and will be presented to the government, should occasion require.-Marheinecke, of the theological faculty at Berlin, has been requested to consent to his nomination as bishop, and generalsuperintendent of Pomerania, but declined the proposal.-The professorship vacated by the retirement of Savigny, has been filled by the appointment of Dr. Puchta, formerly of Leipsic-It is proposed to unite the two universities of Königsberg and Griefswald. They are both of them small, in regard to the number of students who frequent them. The latter has, at present, scarcely as many pupils as teachers, but is very richly endowed.-A letter from Berlin states that there has recently been formed, under the patronage of Madame Eichhorn, wife of the minister of public worship, an association of ladies, for the purpose of sending out, at their own expense, to Syria and the East Indies, young women, to aid the missionaries in diffusing the tenets of Christianity among the female part of the native population. The association, which counts among its members almost all the highest ladies of the capital, has published an appeal to young unmarried women and widows, who may feel a vocation for the work in question. Such persons as decide on going out, must pass a novitiate of two years at Berlin, during which period they are to follow a course of theology, and become acquainted with teaching by practising in the female schools. They are also to learn French and English.