15 SEPTEMBER 1923, Page 20

The Acts of the Apostles. With Introduction by A. W.

F. Blunt. (Clarendon Press. 4s. 6d. net.)

This is the first volume of the Clarendon Bible, edited by the Bishops of Newcastle and Ripon. The general aim is to give "a constructive view of the Scriptures and their teaching, taking into consideration and welcoming results as to which there is a large measure of agreement among scholars." Canon Blunt's treatment of tile Acts is scholarly, broad- minded and interesting. If all the volumes come up to this standard, the new series will be a very valuable addition to Biblical commentaries for laymen as well as for the clergy. The text is that of the Revised Version. There are numerous illustrations, all well chosen and helpful.