30 NOVEMBER 1901, Page 24

Letters to a Godson. By M. Cyril Bickersteth, M.A. (Mow-

bray and Co. 3s. 6d.)—The subject of these letters is "How to Read the Old Testament in the Light of the New," and the book is meant for elder children,—properly speaking, between the ages of ten and thirteen or fourteen. Mr. Bickersteth frankly accepts the situation which the progress of critic sm and of religions thought generally has brought about. Teachers who find themselves in serious difficulty—and what teachers do not ?—will get the most valuable help from these " Letters." They are the expression of a spirit which is both sober and courageous.