Religion in Bile Lands. By Professor D. S. Margoliouth. (Hodder
and Stoughton. ls.)—This little volume admirably carries out the purpose suggested by the title of the series to which it belongs, "Christian Study Manuals." The very brief introduction, occupying eight pages only, is full of suggestion. Here is one sentence full of meaning : "Liberal treatment by the ruling Power has almost invariably had the effect of rendering the Israelites expansive and ready to adopt ideas unconnected or even at variance with their own religious system." This is said a propos of Persia, which accorded to its Hebrew visitors a treat- ment different from that which they received in Egypt or Baby- lonia. The "Religion of Persia" occupies the concluding chapter ; "Semitic Religions" are treated in chap. 2, the "Religion of Egypt" in chap. 3. Altogether, we have a book of learning and insight.
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