opposition the gospel of his dear Son; like them we shall be destroyed, as the objects of his just displeasure. 19 Having heard the parable, and its application, what did the priests and scribes and elders wish to do? To lay hands on whom? Then why did they not do it? But why did they wish to do it? 20 So they closely watched him-and what scheme did they adopt to ensnare him? And what end had they in view? 21 What did some of these spies say to Jesus, in the 21st verse? 22 What they said was quite true; but they meant it merely as flattery, and to conceal their wicked designs-then what question did they ask him? 23 But Jesus saw through the flimsy disguise of his enemies, and severely rebuked them, saying—what? 24 And calling for a penny, what did he ask them? And whose did they tell him it was? 25 That is, it had the impression of Cæsar's head upon it, and his name written above it—having obtained this answer, what, in the 25th verse, did Jesus say to them? Truly, never man spake as Jesus spake! This was the wisest answer that could have been given-why? ANS. Because if he had told them not to render tribute to Casar, they would have accused him of sedition, as an enemy to the Roman government; and if he had not told them to render to God the things that were God's, or spiritual things, they would have accused him to the priests, as an enemy of their religion. What should we learn from this? ANs. That in political things it is our bounden duty to obey the lawful commands of proper authorities; but that in religious things, God and God only, is our rightful sovereign' pp. 56-58. Art. XIII. The Bible Teacher's Manual: being the Substance of Holy Scripture, in Questions on every Chapter thereof. By a Clergyman. Part I. Genesis. pp. 62. 24mo. Price 6d. or 5s. per dozen. London. 1823. S INCE drawing up the preceding notice, we have had put into our hands, these Questions on the Book of Genesis. The accidental coincidence is not a little singular, through which the two works appear so nearly at the same time. plan of this little work,' says the Author, in a postscript, The is so exactly similar to that of one by Mr. Fuller of Bristol upon the New Testament, that it may seem to have been taken therefrom. But the fact is, that I had never seen or heard of Mr. Fuller's little book till my publisher sent it to me, after mine had gone to press. I truly rejoice that the most important parts of Scripture have been undertaken by such a hand.' This is liberal and handsome. The Questions in the present Manual, have been compiled with Mr. Scott's most valuable notes and references continually at the Author's side. It cannot be necessary to give a specimen of the execution, as the plan so nearly resembles that adopted by Mr. Fuller; but we would call the attention of our readers to the admirable remarks in the Preface, which convey a high idea of this Clergyman's' exemplary zeal, fidelity, and sound judgement. With schools established, as they now are, all over the country both for the Sabbath and week-day, with Bibles moreover in almost every cottage, you might expect, among the young and middleaged, much of that knowledge of the Bible which human teaching can give. You might expect at least a good acquaintance with its histories, its precepts, its doctrines, and the plainer of its prophecies. And such a knowledge, though falling infinitely short of real conversion, is yet invaluable. It paves the way for conversion, prepares the mind for it, opens the understanding to understand exhortation conveyed in scriptural language and under scriptural allusion. Where this knowledge is not, you have every thing to do; the head to instruct as well as the heart to touch. The very allusion which would explain your meaning the most clearly, has itself to be explained. For instance, what plainer illustration of the end and means of the gospel, than that of our Lord himself, John iii. 14. "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness?" But suppose a person knows nothing of the history referred to? I have myself, in reading this very chapter to a poor and, I believe, a very good woman, found that she was unacquainted with the whole account contained in Numb. xxi. 5-9. Here, then, you have first to relate the history, and then explain the doctrine: and, after all, for want of a familiarity with the history, the doctrine gains no light from it; nay, perhaps becomes confused and bewildering. A mere historical knowledge, then, of the Old and New Testaments, is, from the capabilities it lends the mind, exceedingly valuable. Nor have I said any thing here of what is, however, most worthy of consideration, the power which an acquaintance with the rich stores of the Bible has of opening and improving the mind itself. I believe that a child of five years old who had been merely taught from the Bible all that the Bible legitimately teaches, would be found very much forwarder in intellect, than another, upon whom all other kinds of instruction might have been tried. If this be so, and I speak not without having tried the system which I recommend,-what enlightened men and women, as to all that is most valuable, ought we to send forth from our schools! Yet, I am afraid, that almost every country clergyman at least has to speak of the ignorance and sad stupidity of the people among whom he labours, young as well as old. How is it. then, that the fact is very different from what we might have anticipated? The reason, I believe, is simply this; that the Bible is not taught in our village-schools. It is read, and it is learned by heart, and catechisms that contain its doctrines are learned by heart. But little care is taken that it be understood, and, without this, though the reading and learning it may do a child some good, they likewise do some harm, in teaching him to be contented without exercising his understanding, and to look upon the whole as a mere opus operatum.' ART. XIV. SELECT LITERARY INFORMATION. * Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the Press, will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending information (post paid) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the public, if consistent with its plan. In the press, a Narrative of the Operations of the Left Wing of the Allied Army, in the Western Pyrenees and South of France, in the years 1813-14, under Field Marshal the Marquess of Wellington. Comprising the passage of the rivers Bidassoa, Nivelle, Nive and Adour, the Blockade of Bayonne, &c. Illustrated by numerous plates. Drawn and etched by Captain Batty, of the Grenadier Guards, F. R.S. royal 4to. In the press, State of the Cape of Good Hope in July, 1822. 8vo. In the press, Description of an Antediluvian Den of Hyænas, discovered at Kirkdale in Yorkshire, in 1821, and containing the remains of the Hyæna, Tiger, Bear, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, and 16 other animals, all formerly natives in this Country. With a comparative view of many similar caverns and dens in England and Germany; and a summary account of the evidence of diluvial action afforded by the form of hills and valleys, and the general dispersion of beds of gravel and loam, containing similar bones, over great part of the northern hemisphere. By the Rev. William Buckland, F.R S. F.L.S and Professor of Mineralogy and Geology in the University of Oxford. Illustrated by a map, views, and sections of the caves, and drawings of the animal remains. 4to. Part 1. of a Series of Views in Spain and Portugal; to illustrate the history of the late war in Spain and Portugal. By Robert Southey, Esq.; drawn on stone by W. Westall, A.R.A. (to consist of three parts, 4to.) will be published in a few days. Mr. T. C. Croker has in the press, Researches in the South of Ireland, illustrative of the scenery, architectural remains, manners, and superstitions of the peasantry; from personal observations, ancient authorities, and original manuscripts. 4to. In the press, the Orlando Furioso of Ariosto. Translated by W. S. Rose. Cantos I. aud II. f.cap 8vo. In the press, in one small volume, Sacred Fugitives, in prose and verse. By E. Dermer. With a preface by J. Edmeston, Esq. Preparing for the press, Martha ; a memorial of a beloved and only Sister. By Andrew Reid, author of "No Fiction." Mr. Greville Ewing of Glasgow, is preparing for the press, an Essay on Baptism, being an inquiry into the meaning, the form, and the extent of the administration of that ordinance: with an appendix, containing a vindication of the explanations in the Author's Greek Grammar and Lexicon on the same subject, in a letter to the Author, from a literary Christian friend. In the press, The Disappointment, or Religion the only Source of true Happiness. J. M. Duncan, A. B., of the University Press, Glasgow, author of " A Sabbath among the Tuscarora Indians," is preparing for publication an account of Travels through part of the United States and Canada, in 1818 and 1819, intended chiefly to illustrate subjects connected with the moral, literary, and religious condition of the country. Publishing by subscription, a volumé of Discourses by Ministers of the Congregational Churches in Scotland. The profits to be devoted to the Benevolent Fund for the Relief of the Widows and Children of Ministers connected with that body. Fue paper, 11. 1s. Common, 75. 6d. A new Poem, entitled, A Sabbath among the Mountains, is nearly ready for publication. Shortly will be published, Collections and Recollections; or, historical, biographical, and miscellaneous anecdotes, notices, and sketches, from various sources; with occasional remarks. By John Stewart, Esq. post 8vo, Mr. Horner is about to publish an il courses preached in the Parish Church of Debenham, Suffolk, previously to the resignation of the Living, and secession from the Establishment, By W. Hurn, Vicar of the Parish. The Discourses are formed into one continued work, with very considerable additions, and embracing topics of the first importance in theory and practice. They will be printed in 8vo., and it is hoped the price will not exceed 2s. 6d. Mr. Bakewell, Author of an Introduction to Geology, &c. is preparing for publication, Observations made during a Residence in the Tarentane and various parts of the Grecian and Peunine Alps, in Savoy, and in Switzerland and Auvergne, in the years 1820, 1821, and 1822, with Comparative Views of the Geology of these countries with that of Great Britain. Illustrated with plates, &c. Art. XV. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED. BIOGRAPHY. The Life of the Rev. Arthur O'Leary, &c. Including much historical anecdote, memoirs, and many hitherto unpublished documents, illustrative of the condition of the Irish Catholics during the eighteenth century. By the Rev. Thomas R. England. 8vo. 12s. Memoirs of the Life of Mary, Queen of Scots. By Miss Benger. 2 vols. 8vo. A Mother's Portrait. Sketched soon after her decease for the study of her children, by their surviving Parent. 12mo. 4s. 6d. GEOLOGY. A Succinct Account of the Lime Rocks of Plymouth, being the substance of several communications read before the Members of the Geological Society in London, and partly printed in their transactions; with ten lithographic plates of some of the most remarkable of the animal remains found in them. By the Rev. Richard Hennah, Chaplam to the Garrison of Plymouth. royal 8vo. 12s. HISTORY. The first volume of a History of the late War in Spain and Portugal. By Robert Southey, Esq. 4to. 21. 10s. A Memoir of the Operations of the Allied Armies under Prince Scwartzen berg and Marshal Blucher, during the latter end of 1813 and the Year 1814. By a General Officer, Author of the Memoirs of the Early Campaigns of the Duke of Wellington. With numerous coloured maps, plans, &c. 8vo. 11. 1s. An Essay on the History of the English Government and Constitution, from the Reign of Henry VII. to the present Time. By Lord John Russel. The second edition, greatly enlarged. 8vo. 148. 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Palæoromaica, or historical and philological disquisitions, inquiring whether the Hellenistic style is not Latin-Greek? whether the many new words in the Elzevir Greek Testament are not formed from the Latin? and whether the hypothesis, that the Greek text of many manuscripts of the New Testament is a translation or re-translation from the Latin, seems not to elucidate numerous passages; to account for the different recensions; and to explain many phenomena hitherto inexplicable to Biblical Critics? 8vo. 16s. Brief Memoirs of Remarkable Children. By a Clergyman of the Church of England. 18mo. bds. 1s. 6d. Swiss Tracts. By the Rev. C. Malan, of Geneva, Fourth Edition. 1s. 6d. 18mo. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ECLECTIC REVIEW. Sir, 6 The Review of my Father's Life in your last Number could not but be highly gratifying to me in almost all points; but I beg not to be understood as bringing any charge of antinomianism' against the Dissenters in the neighbourhood of Aston, either in my own naine, or in that of my father. I trust they do not deserve it. WE I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, John Scott. We regret that an inadvertency on the part of the Reviewer, led him to name Aston in connexion with Olney, as supposed to be included in Mr. Scott's remarks. There is no Dissenting congregation at Aston; and no one acquainted with the Baptist Church at Haddenham, could, we are happy to think, suppose the reference intended to apply to them. |