CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEOLOGICAL SCIENCE. BY JOHN HARRIS, D. D. THE PRE-ADAMITE EARTH. The present is the first of a series of volumes projected by the Author; each volume to be complete in itself, and will appear at intervals. By a special arrangement with the AUTHOR, the American Publishers will be supplied with the early sheets of the future volumes of this series, and will issue them simultaneously with the London Edition. NOTICES OF THE PRESS. It seems to us a very successful specimen of the synthetical mode of reasoning. It puts the mind on a new track, and is well fitted to awaken its energies and expand its views. We have never seen the natural sciences, particularly Geology, made to give so decided and unimpeachable a testimony to revealed truth. He appears to allow it all that it can justly claim, all indeed that its advocates can fairly claim for it, while the integrity and truth of the Scriptures are maintained inviolate. And the wonders of God's works, which he has here grouped together, convey a most magnificent and even overpowering idea of the Great Creator. We wish that we could devote a week, uninterruptedly, to its perusal and re-perusal.-Christian Mirror, Portland. A work of theological science, not to be passed over with a glance, and not to be understood on a cursory perusal. It applies certain principles or laws to the successive stages of the pre-Adamite earth; to the historical development of man; to the family; to the nation; to the Son of God; to the church; to the Bible revelation, and to the future prospects of humanity. It is a carefully prepared volume, calculated to assist an understanding of important truths, and of the great ends of Creation.-Evening Transcript, Boston. MAN PRIMEVAL: OR, THE CONSTITUTION AND PRIMITIVE CONDITION OF THE HUMAN BEING. With a fine Portrait of the Author. NOTICES OF THE PRESS. It surpasses in interest its predecessor. It is an able attempt to carry out the author's grand conception. His purpose is to unfold, as far as possible, the successive steps by which God is accomplishing his purpose to manifest His all-sufficiency. *** The reader is led along a pathway abounding with rich and valuable thought, going on from the author's opening propositions to their complete demonstration. To students of mental and moral science, it will be a valuable contribution, and will assuredly secure their attention.-Christian Chronicle, Phil. Dr. Harris, though a young man, has placed himself in the very front rank of scientific writers, and his essays attract the attention of the most erudite scholars of the age.-New York Observer. It is eminently philosophical, and at the same time glowing and eloquent. It cannot fail to have a wide circle of readers, or to repay richly the hours which are given to its pages.-New York Recorder. The reputation of the author of this volume is co-extensive with the English language. The work before us manifests much learning and metaphysical acumen. Its great recommendation is, its power to cause the reader to think and reflect.Boston Recorder. Reverently recognizing the Bible as the foundation and exponent of truth, he is as independent and fearless as he is original and forcible; and he adds to these qualities consummate skill in argument and elegance of diction.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser. |