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The Bible and its Interpreters.
The Popular Theory ; the Koman Theory ; the Literary Theory ;
the Truth. By W. J. IKONS, D.D., Preb. of St. Paul s.
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It is one of those books which are never out of
season^
which
men may at any time discuss, and which will always have a per
manent interest and value. It is replete with learning, especially
that patristic learning of which probably no one is a greater master
than himself. It is full of interest, instruction and consolation."
Churchman s Family Magazine.
" To the ability displayed by the author in this work there is no
His acquaintance with the history of
need that we should testify.
his subject is very comprehensive. His tone, earnest and uncom
promising. There are sentiments and sentences of great beauty and
force, over which the reader is likely to pause, that he may impress
them upon his memory and his heart." Christian Times.
"
There is much here which believers and unbelievers will do well
to ponder ; but the book would be much more satisfactory, if the
Church tower at the end had not been built so high as to cast a cold
shade over the writer and his work." Western Times.
"
It is divided into four parts, and discusses many important
questions in a spirit of true wisdom and learning. Dr. Irons book
displays much ability, and we recommend it as worthy of a careful
Union Review.
Dr. Irons has put forth a valuable paper, containing a good deal
study."
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of valuable information and not a little valuable thought compressed
into a small compass ; and biblical students, whether clerical or lay,
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will be gainers by the perusal of his pages. Church Times.
" A very remarkable book. We heartily commend it to the atten
tion especially of our clerical brethren, and of all who take an interest
in the deep subjects it so ably with." grapples Church Review.
"Dr. Irons propounds what is the true Catholic view, the opinion
of the Church in all ages when viewed in the gross, and apart from
or occasional aberrations from it."- Clerical Journal.
temporary
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Among the defenders of God s truth which the scepticism of our
day has called forth, Dr. Irons will hold a distinguished place. This
little volume should be in the hands of every thoughtful Christian
who is desirous of having a satisfactory reason to give for the hope
that is in him." Church and State Review.
" The pages are characterized by that force of reasoning, lucidity
of style, and religiousness of spirit for which he is famous. Dr.
Irons hits the nail on the head of what he says of the Bible in its
relation to the supernatural. We like his book much." very Journal
of Sacred Literature.
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Is intended to deal with the present state of mind among us as
to the inspiration and interpretation of the Scriptures. The aim of
the writer is to define the relation of the written Word to the Divine
Revelation of which it is the medium." London Review.