Records of the Past Volume 7, Nos. 1-2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ... the Christian religion. Prominence will continue to be given to Biblical Criticism in its various departments; Theology in its doctrinal, historical, and practical aspects; and the Relation of Philosophy, Science, and Oriental Discoveries to the Bible. In addition to the continued interest of the able corps of Associate Editors, special advantages may be expected to result the coming year from the fact that Doctor Simon is to take up his permanent residence in Germany, and hence will be able to furnish fresh information from the center of intellectual movements. On account of the freedom of the Editor from the routine duties of his professorship, he will be able to give increased attention to the interests of the Bibliotheca Sacra, and adapt it still more perfectly to the deepest needs of the time. The Quarterly will continue its elaborate and conservative discussion of the great sociological questions that are agitating the century, but will, as heretofore, be devoted mainly to discussions by competent authorities of the profound theological and critical problems, which are agitating the entire Christian public. While remaining loyal to the historic faith of Christendom, it will aim to welcome and aid all real progress in every department of human activity. On account of its long standing, and its undenominational character, the Bibliotheca Sacra probably has a wider circulation than any other American publication. Through it the ablest writers can at once reach every center of thought in the world. While not aiming at ephemeral popularity, in a marked degree it accomplishes the purpose of influencing the thought that in the end moves the world. Whatever periodicals of a more popular character are taken by pastors, theological students, and the more intel...