Those who heard Canon J. K. Motley's wireless talks on
the history of theology last August and September must have admired the expertise with which he gave human interest, to this somewhat formidable theme. These, and others who were not among his listeners, will be glad to possess the' addresses in book form. The Beginnings of Christian Theology (Cambridge University Press, 5s.) - tells the story of the development of doctrine from apostolic`times to the promul- gation of the Nicene Creed. It is just the book to put into the hands of intelligent- inquirers who wish to know what the technical language and dogmatic pronouncements of religion really mean, and how.its formulas came into existence. The gradual unfolding of the content of the primitive, gospel,, its interpretation in the terms of Greek thought, the safe-j guarding of essential truths from misrepresentation and heresy ,h and knitting up of the whole into a coherent system, make' —as explained by Dr. Mozley—a fascinating -chapter in the. history of the human mind. This little treatise will give many professing Christians a fresh sense of the meaning of
their beliefs. * * * *-
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