16 JULY 1892, Page 26

Manual of Theology. By Thomas B. Strong, M.A. (A. and

C. Black.)—This is a model of clear and precise expression. We may instance the admirable exposition of the doctrines of Deism, Pan- theism, Theism, and Trinitarianism (pp. 189-199). Another specimen may be found in the argument on the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which is construed to imply Mono- physitism. Among other subjects may be mentioned Manicha3ism, Sin and Freedom, and Transubstantiation (the connection of which with now obsolete philosophical speculations is maintained). The remarks on the Sacraments are well worth study, though we do not find ourselves always in agreement with them.