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The Book of Prophecy. By George Smith, LL.D., F.A.S. (Long- imans.)— This book is supposed to contain a proof of the plenary inspira- tion of the Holy Scriptures, and a classified arrangement of the prophecies already fulfilled, or in coarse of fulfilment. The author has relinquished an important public position and highly valued associations to write it, being shocked and distressed at the doubts that have been thrown nPou the Pentateuch. It is difficult to understand why he should have done so, as those who share his views must have been familiar with the arguments he uses from their childhood, whilst those who are influenced by modern criticism cannot be expected to listen to reasoning which would compel them to accept the English Bible as they find it, without any reference to the sources whence it is derived. The author belongs to that numerous class who seem to believe that God has spoken in the English tongue, and that it is the spirit of Antichrist that suggests researches in ancient manuscripts. Indeed he has Colenso in a prophecy, and so would no doubt vouchsafe to a critical investiga- tion only the reply of " Vade retro, Satanas
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