The Synoptic Gospels. Edited by George Lovell Cary, MA. (G.
P. Putnam's Sons. 7s. 6d.)—This is one of the series of "Inter- national Handbooks to the New Testament," appearing under the editorship of Dr. Orello Cone. The position occupied by the editor is that of what may be called the "New Unitarianism." The Unitarians of the last century believed in the Resurrection. This was their chief link to historic Christianity. But this belief has disappeared. Rightly or wrongly, this makes an impassable gulf between the belief of the first Christians and that of the school which Mr. Cary represents. We need hardly say that we find ourselves differing very seriously and very often from the editor of this volume, but we gladly recognise the thoughtfulness and intelligence with which he has worked. The student may learn much from this volume, but we do not recom- mend it as tending generally to edifying or to a satisfying knowledge of the Gospels.
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