the dark recesses of medieval times their hidden gems, which sparkle even now as they greet the light, when he was himself called to a higher fellowship, where the faith by which he lived is lost in the sight for which he craved. From the accomplished translator of the other volumes we hope that we may soon have this last legacy of Neander. 2-Neander's "Wissenschaftliche Abhandlungen.” THIS Volume, of 268 pages, is chiefly made up of the Essays which Neander read in the public sessions of the Berlin Academy of Sciences. Several of them have already appeared in the "Collections" of the Academy; some of these were also separately printed. None of the treatises which Neander read in the class sessions" have been found among his manuscripts. The first article in these remains is the Address which he gave upon his reception into the Academy, 4th of July 1839. It briefly states the points of connection between theology and the other sciences, to show why a theo logian might have a place among academicians. "Characteristics of Eustathius of Thessalonica in his Reformatory Tendency," is the subject of the next treatise. It is on the basis of an edition of the works of the Archbishop of Thessalonica, who is also famous for his commentary on Homer, published from manuscripts in 1832. By these, fresh light was cast upon the moral condition of the Greeks in the twelfth century. Their debased condition, and the efforts of Eustathius to raise them up, are skilfully portrayed. The characteristics of New Platonism, and of Gnosticism, are admirably brought out in the next treatise, "On the Historical Importance of the 9th Book of the Second Ennead of Plotinus, or his Book against the Gnostics." This is a valuable appendix to Neander's Church History on these subjects, which, as they were among the first, so they were among the most favourite points of his investigation. We come down to the scholastic philosophy in the essay "On the Division of the Virtues in Thomas Aquinas, and the Relation of these Ethical Definitions to the Philosophical Positions of Antiquity on which they are based." The conflict between the spirit of the ancient world, and the spirit of Christianity, runs through the history of the Christian church. In the Reformation the latter obtained the full victory. What is false in the ethics of Aquinas, is to be ascribed to his taking his principles from the ancient Greek philosophy, which contained elements opposed to the true nature of the Christian system. The most interesting portions of this volume are found perhaps in the two succeeding essays on Pascal: one, on the "Historical Importance of Pascal's Thoughts, especially for the Philosophy of Religion;" the other, on "Pascal's Mode of Viewing what is Peculiar to Christianity in its Relations to the World in general, and to what is Universal in Religioas Consciousness." Of Pascal's real system, we have here an admirable exposition, coloured indeed by the peculiarities of Neander, but still brought out in its integrity, and in its full significancy. . . . . The other treatises which Neander read before the Academy bear the titles, " Matthias Janow, a Herald of the German Reformation, and a Representative of the New Principle thereby introduced into the History of the World; " and "The Elements from which the Doctrines of the Yezidees appear to have Proceeded," one of the best expositions on this difficult subject. The remainder of the volume is made up of articles which the author contributed to the "Deutsche Zeitschrift," in 1850. The first discusses the Greek ethics, compared with the Christian, and gives for his purpose a sufficient account of the Stoical philosophy, of the Platonic and Aristotelian systems, and of the New Platonism, exhibiting their defects, as well as their excellencies, and the light cast upon them by the divine morality of the Christian system. It will well repay the study, especially of those who think that the best systems of ethics are still to be found in the classic writers. And last of all, a fitting close to the work is on "The Past Half-Century in relation to Present Times." The growing freedom of Christianity from all external restraint is its key-note: "In that true freedom, the harmony of the soul with Christianity, the new creation of the future, whose germs are found in the half-century which is going to its grave, will shape itself victorious over the powers of darkness, and the powers of anarchy. Dazu helfe Gott!" [It will be observed that in the American and German Departments of the following Publication list, we have indicated, so far as we have been able, the character and conents of the various works specified. Most of the notes are new, and written either after perusal of the works themselves, or from knowledge of the theological standing-point of the authors. For a number of them, however, we have been indebted to foreign contemporary sources in which we have confidence. Similar notices of British works are not so much needed; but in our future Numbers we shall notice in this department all works that may be sent to us.] RECENT BRITISH PUBLICATIONS. I. BIBLICAL LITERATURE, A Treatise on Biblical Criticism; exhibiting a Systematic View of that Science. By Sam. Davidson, D.D. 2 vols. 8vo. Illustrations of St John's Gospel. By J. Ford. 8vo. The First Hebrew Book. On the plan of "Henry's First Latin Book." By Rev. T. K. Arnold, A Practical Hebrew Grammar, with Exercises. By J. R. Wolf. Post 8vo. Jewish School and Family Bible. By Dr M. A. Benisch. Vol. II. 8vo. General Historico Critical Introduction to the Old Testament. By H. A. Hävernick. Translated by W. L. Alexander, D.D. (in Clark's Foreign Theological Library.) The Pentateuch and its Assailants. By W. T. Hamilton, D.D. Mobile, Ala. The Authenticity of the Book of Daniel. By S. P. Tregelles, D.D. 12mo. The Sufferings and Glories of the Messiah, signified beforehand to David and Isaiah; an Exposition of Ps. xviii., and Isa, lii. 13 to liii. 12. By J. Brown, D.D. Edinburgh. Svo. The Life and Epistles of St Paul; with numerous plates. By Revs. W. J. Conybeare and J. S. Howson. 2 vols. 4to. A Paraphrase and Annotations upon all the Epistles of St Paul. By Arthur Pridham. 8vo, pp. 400. The Apocalypse, with Notes and Reflections. By the Rev. Isaac Williams, B.D. Small 8vo. Wanderings in the Land of Israel, and through the Wilderness of Sinai, in 1850 and 1851; with an account of the inscriptions in the Written Valley. By the Rev. J. Anderson, Helensburgh. IL THEOLOGY. The Evidences of Religion, Natural and Revealed. Considered in two Sermons, with Notes. By the Rev. R. B. Kennard. Bases of Belief. By Edward Miall, M.P. 8vo. The Restoration of Belief. Part II.-On the Supernatural Origin of Christianity. On Miracles. By Ralph Wardlaw, D.D. 12mo. The Natural History of Infidelity and Superstition, in contrast with Christian Faith. (The Bampton Lecture for 1852.) By Rev. J. E. Riddle. 8vo. The Christian Doctrine of Sin. Translated from the German of Dr Julius Müller, by J. A. Pulsford. (Clark's Foreign Theological Library.) Lectures (Theological) and Sermons. By the late James M'Lagan, D.D., Free Church Professor of Divinity, Aberdeen. 8vo. The Doctrines of Peter Martyr, Cranmer's Friend and Coadjutor, upon In- Angelology: Remarks and Reflections touching the Ministrations of Holy Daily Bible Illustrations. By John Kitto, D.D. Evening Series. Vol. III. III. CHURCH HISTORY, ANTIQUITIES, AND STATISTICS. A Manual of Ecclesiastical History, from the First to the Twelfth Century. A New General Ecclesiastical Dictionary. By the Rev. Ed. H. Landon. A Church Dictionary. By Rev. Dr Hook, Vicar of Leeds. Greatly en- First Letter to the Rev. S. R. Maitland, D.D., on the Genuineness of the An Historical Memoir of Fra Dolcino and his Times, being an Account of a John De Wycliffe, a Monograph; including an account of the Wycliffe Memorials of the English Martyrs. By the Rev. C. B. Tayler, Rector of A History of the Reformation. For Children. By the Rev. Ed. Nangle. Martyrs, Heroes, and Bards of the Scottish Covenant. By George Gilfillan. The Convocations of the Two Provinces, their Origin, Constitution, and Form IV. ROMANISM. Popery and Infidelity. By James Douglas, Esq. of Cavers. Essays, chiefly Theological. Vol. IV. By Rev. Pat. Murray, Professor of The New Reformation in Ireland. By the Rev. G. W. Jones, M.A., Curate The Mission and Martyrdom of St Peter, containing the Original Texts of all the Passages supposed to imply a Journey from the East. 8vo. Jesuit Executorship; or Passages in the Life of a Seceder from Romanism. 2 vols., post 8vo. Popery and Jesuitism at Rome in the Nineteenth Century. By Dr De sanctis. V. LECTURES, SERMONS, AND PRACTICAL RELIGIOUS WORKS. The American Pulpit, containing Sermons by the most eminent Pulpit Orators of America. Christian Life in its Origin, Law, and End: a Prize Essay on the Life of Christ, adapted to Missionary Purposes. By the Rev. James Angus, D.D. Is it Possible to Make the Best of Both Worlds? By the Rev. T. Binney. Wellington, as Warrior, Senator, and Man. By the Rev. T. Binney. Expository Readings from the Book of Revelation. By J. Cumming, D.D. The Prophets and Kings of the Old Testament. By Rev. F. D. Maurice. Sermons on the Sabbath-day, the Warrior, and the Interpretation of History. By Rev. F. D. Maurice. Sermons Preached at Rome. By Rev. F. B. Woodward. Second Series. The Altar of the Household, a Series of Services for Domestic Worship. Edited by J. Harris, D.D. Part I. A Selection from the Lectures delivered at St Margaret's, Lothbury, in 1850–52. By the Rev. H. Melvill. Small 8vo. The Gospel revealed to Job. By Rev. C. A. Hulbert. The Hiding Place; or, the Sinner found in Christ. By the Rev. John Macfarlane, L.L.D., Glasgow. Crown 8vo. Original Hymns for Public, Private, and Social Devotion. By James Montgomery. 18mo. VI. BIOGRAPHY. A Stranger Here; a Memorial of One to whom to Live was Christ, and to Die was Gain. By the Rev. H. Bonar. Fcp. 8vo. The Faded Hope, a Memoir of her Son, by Mrs L. H. Sigourney. Fcp. Memoir of the Rev. W. B. Johnson, Church Missionary to Sierra Leone. Fcp. VII. MISCELLANEOUS. Sicily; its Scenery and its Antiquities, Greek, Saracenic, and Norman. By W. H. Bartlett. Voices of Nature to her Foster Child, the Saul of Man. By H. T. Cheever. Phaton; or, Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers. By Rev. Charles Kingsley. Expedition to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah; with an Authentic Account of the Marmon Settlement. With Maps and Illustrations. By H. Stansbury. Lew Chew and the Lew Chewans, being a Narrative of a Visit to Lew Chew in 1850. By the Bishop of Victoria. Rugged Schools; the Progress and Results of the Ragged School Movement. By J. Macgregor, Esq. Lay Agency, its Necessity and Value in the Church. By the Hon. and Rev. H. M. Villiers. On the Lessons in Proverbs. Five Lectures by the Rev. R. C. Trench, B.D. Civil Wars and Monarchy in France in the 16th and 17th Centuries. By Leopoly Ranke. Two vols. Popular History of British Zoophytes. By the Rev. Dr Landsborough. Crime, its Amount, Causes, and Remedies. By Frederic Hill. The Intellectual and Moral Development of the Present Age. By Samuel Warren, Esq., F.R.S. Notes on English Divines. By S. T. Coleridge. (Reprinted from his Literary Remains, but enlarged). Two vols. The Recical of the French Emperorship, anticipated from the Necessity of Prophecy. By Rev. G. S. Faber, D.D. 12mo. Pp. 58. Milton's Prose Works, Vol. IV. (Bohn's Standard Library), containing the Christian Doctrine. Translated and edited, with notes, by the Bishop of Winchester. The History of Scotland from the Revolution to the Extinction of the last Jacobite Insurrection. By J. H. Burton, Esq. Two vols. 8vo. Introduction to Mental Philosophy. By George Ramsay. 8vo. The Philosophy of the Senses; or, Man in connection with a Material World. The Marvels of Science and their Testimony to Holy Writ. By S. W. An Inquiry into Human Nature. By J. G. Macvicar, D.D. 8vo. RECENT AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS. Outlines of Moral Science. By Archibald Alexander, D.D., late Professor at Princeton. [This treatise, although published after the death of its lamented author, had been fully prepared by him while living, except in a few unimportant details, in the final revision of which he was arrested by his last sickness. It was, however, so far completed by him, that he instructed his sons to give it to the world, and empowered them to make all necessary corrections,—a liberty which, they state, they scarcely found occasion to use.] A History of the Israelitish Nation; from their Origin to their Dispersion at the Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. By Archibald Alexander, D.D. 8vo, pp. 640. [The materials of this work had been partly used in previous publications by the author; but they are here thrown into a continuous series, and in this form they constitute a much more valuable contribution to the means of Biblical instruction. The Fifth and Sixth Parts contain all that is important to the Biblical student in Prideaux's "Connection of Sacred and Profane History."] The Present Jews not the Lawful Heirs of the Abrahamic Covenant. Letters to a Millenarian. By the Rev. A. Williamson. [The author's investigations are designed to answer the two following questions:-1. Who are at present the lawful heirs of the Abrahamic Will, ie, the covenant promises of God to Abraham and his seed? 2. What legacies are still due to these heirs? His general conclusion is, "That the present people scattered over the world, calling themselves Jews, have, according to their own law, broken their covenant with God, forfeited their claims to being, in a scriptural sense, the seed of Abraham, and heirs to the promises made to him, and are at present no more to be considered the covenant people of God, because descended from Abraham, than the Ishmaelites or Edomites; and that there appears, therefore, no promise in the Old or New Testaments that they will ever return as a nation, either as the Church or to the Church, or any other way, except as individuals, in common with the Gentiles."] The Life, Character, and Acts of John the Baptist, and the Relation of his [The basis of this work is a German monograph, by L. Von Rohden, of Lubec, the whole of which has been carefully translated by Prof. Duncan, who has added matter of his own, amounting to one-third, or more, of the original work.] Ancient Christianity Exemplified, in the Private, Domestic, Social, and Civil ["Our stand-point," the author says, "is that of a decided dissenter from the dogmas and doctrines of Episcopacy and Frelacy, respecting the govern |