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The Epistle to the Hebrews. Edited by A. Nairne. (Cambridge

University Press. 4s. 6d. net.)—This new volume of the " Cam- bridge Greek Testament for Schools " is very ably edited: Mr. Nairne's historical and entice' survey of the problem of authorship confirms the ancient belief of the Western Church that St. Paul was not the author, though the Council of Trent decided that he was. Mr. Nairne discusses the theology of the Epistle very fully and sympathetically. As he says, the Epistle was addressed to a group of highly intelligent men who were confronted with religious diffi- culties, and the unknown author's fresh and simple treatment of his theme has always had a special charm for the educated reader.