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biblical domain which must be considered by all lovers of truth, and that a decided readjustment of theology is demanded, although critical scholars have talked for years about the prophet's special reference to the men of his own time, and his use of language appli- cable to that time, and they have written valuable books descriptive of the various epochs involved. It may be that it is reserved for pure sociology to make real for us the relation of the social forces of the past, so that we may understand and appreciate the human side of those innumerable ideas that conditioned the growth of the Hebrew people and the development of their theology. In the hope that this may be so, the reviewer reaches out his hand to the author. It must be understood, of course, and would be recognized by the author, that the theologian must have the last word, just as he has had with the evolutionists, and he will be glad to show that all the natural movements of the ages are the workings of spiritual forces called out by the ultimate power in the universe, the immanent God, of whom the Bible tells.

For the better understanding of this book, the author's Examina- tion of Society (1903), and his Seminary Studies in Old Testament History (1904), should be read, as well as his (unpublished) Pro- insional Outline of a Course in Biblical Introduction to Sociology. , CHARLES RUFUS BROWN.

NEWTON CENTER, MASS.

The Menace of Privilege: A Study of the Dangers to the Re- public from the Existence of a Favored Class. By HENRY GEORGE, JR. New York: The Macmillan Co., 1905. Pp.

There are two bitter enemies in American society. A war is in progress between them. They are Privilege anl Labor. The cause of the contest is not production of wealth, but its distribution. Mr. George investigates these enemies and their struggle. He studies first the princes of privileges their habits of life, amusements, dissipa- tions, marital relations, and aristocratic tendencies. Here is a fund of information about the lives of our princes of wealth. The other oppo- nent is the victim of privilege ; he is the laborer. A study is made of his physical, mental, and moral deterioration, together with his efforts for defense in the labor unions. A chapter is devoted to tin- dangers of unionism. The wealthy class enjoys extraordinary privileges or "weapons" in the battle. Among these weapons are