man or the real purpose of his message. "The Men Whom Jesus Made" (Doran) is written by W. Mackintosh Mackay of Sherbrooke Church, Glasgow. In Dr. Mackay's Introductory of a few hundred words is one of those delightful pen portraits of author and purpose - delightful because the author lays claim to so little and reveals so much. "What little claim it makes to originality of treatment is indicated by its title", says the author of this study of the Apostles an analysis of the characters of the Twelve as "the men whom Jesus made". He then states, "The aim is to deal with the individual product, and by comparing the raw material the Master had to deal with in each case with the finished result He achieved by His teaching and influence, to set forth Christ as the Maker of Man." It is a simple, but exceedingly human and vivid portrayal of man making. The various Handbooks and Year Books issued by the denominations are of more than passing interest even to those outside the organizations of the respective churches. They contain historical data, a record of progress and of fields occupied, which illuminate the march of organized Christian effort. "The Methodist Year Book" (Methodist Book Concern) and the "Presbyterian Handbook" (Board of Christian Education) fulfil the informative function so necessary in annual reports of work accomplished and work in process. Because "The Sense of Immortality" (Harvard University Press) is the Ingersoll Lecture on Immortality for 1924, delivered to an academic audience, the casual reader may be discouraged by apprehension of a rather heavy line of made-to-order material. Dr. Philip Cabot presents, however, an interesting and vivid testimony in behalf of religious faith by a man whose varied experience entitles him to particular attention. That "immortality cannot be considered apart from faith in God" is the theme of the book, and it is aptly emphasized and illustrated. It would be unfortunate to let this Religious Book column go to press without mention of the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale's English New Testament which is being so widely celebrated this year. Quite in keeping with this event is "The Making of the English New Testament" (University of Chicago Press) just published, and written by Edgar J. Goodspeed, author of an "American Translation" of the New Testament which has commanded the admiration of thousands of readers. The merit of Professor Goodspeed's workmanship may be taken for granted. He deals with the historical and evolutionary episodes of English New Testament development in his illuminating and scholarly way, making of it a most fascinating study. W. J. C. A new book by one of the most popular preachers in America The Lion Dr LYNN HAROLD HOUGH (APRIL) R. HOUGH was voted one of "the most influential preachers in the United States," in a recent poll in which 25,000 persons took part. He will make more friends with this new book." In "The Lion" he has created a human and lovable individual, through whose keen and penetrating comments, in conversations with a friend, the reader gets unusually illuminating and inspiring glimpses into the world of books and the men who make them - particularly those men whose writings deal with the problems of the spirit. The reader who is just beginning to explore this world will find "The Lion" a shrewd and friendly guide; those who know the books and authors he discusses will find the comparison of their own opinions with "The Lion's" a fascinating and stimulating game. No one will put down the book without the feeling that he has made the acquaintance of a generous and beautiful personality. and gained new insight into the power of books to broaden mental horizons and enrich daily living. 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In "Prayers at Bethany Chapel" (Revell) by John Wanamaker, edited by A. Gordon MacLennan, D.D., there is a great range of simple appeal of the human heart to the Almighty. Mr. Wanamaker (in this second volume of prayers) in his own devout prayer life has spoken with God as many readers of this book will delight to speak their own appeals. The prayers are all short; all 'simply-phrased, unpretentious, and represent the outbreathings of the spirit of a devout Christian". 66 With soft music coming out of the night from some symphonic orchestra, a loungy chair, a light, the scene is set for brooding over the pages of a book of short stories. Is it Kipling, Sir Conan Doyle, O. Henry? No, not this time. Charles R. Brown, dean of the Divinity School of Yale University, is talking and the book, which has held through the evening, is "Ten Short Stories From the Bible" (Century). stories in themselves and Dean Brown, "one of the twenty-five greatest preachers in America" according to a recent census, proves himself a master of this type of short story. They carry sermons for the times, to be sure, but much needed sermons and so well and so interestingly told that the vividness of the story is bound up with the challenge and the inspiration of the message. They are great short The Business Man of Syria By Charles Francis Stocking, E.M. A "Life of Christ" from a Colored frontispiece, cloth cover, $3.50 net. 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The chapters deal with "The Modern Mind and the Eternal Mind"; "The Beginning of the Gospel"; "The Elaboration of the Gospel"; "Is God a Projection?"; "Is God a Person?"; "The Trinity in Human Experience"; "The Word Became Flesh"; "Born Again"; "Love Never Fails". It is at once evident that such profound topics cannot be treated in any manner approaching a "popular" treatment, but the author is successful in a clear interpretation of his own thought. For the educated mind which is gravely perplexed the book offers much light. There is romance abundant in the five hundred pages of "The Monuments and the Old Testament" (Judson Press) by Ira Maurice Price, Ph.D., LL.D., orientalist, professor of Semitic languages and literatures in the United States and at the University of Leipzig. 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It is not a technical treatment; it covers the ground admirably for the many who are not trained psychologists and who have real need to be sure that the teaching methods they are using are sound and likely to be efficient. A book of this character will be "dry" except to those whose passion to improve their methods for the sake of those they teach prompts them to "wade through" to the other side. The book is needed by a large number of those entrusted with the part time training of our youth. Now and then an author comes along who addresses himself not only to his particular task but to his special audience. "The Four Gospels and the Christian Life" (Pilgrim Press) is by no means a primer, but Walter B. Denny, S.T.M., a minister of the Gospel and a teacher of religious education, has written to those who are more or less unfamiliar with the historical origins of the Gospels and the historical attitude toward the person of Christ. 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