Review of a New Bible Dictionary Highlights Origins and Baptism
The article surveys a new continuation of the Dictionary of the Bible, noting the authors’ candour as historians rather than churchmen. It discusses baptism, its immersion debate, early church beliefs, and praises the sections on churches as edifices, the cross, and the Finding of the Cross. It implies many articles, including on demons, are masterly and well derived from archæological sources.
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Free Schools in the United States Volume by Francis Adams
A second notice promotes the work The Free School System of the United States by Francis Adams published by Chapman and Hall. The volume argues for extensive educational freedoms across the nation.
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the United States
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Education by Compulsion and Religious Instruction Debate
The piece debates compulsory education and state schooling in the United States, noting varied state laws on religious instruction and secular aims. It highlights tensions between religious equality and Protestant influence, noting calls for a universal secular system and critique of Dr. Rigg’s portrayal in Adams.
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New York
England
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Ireland
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Himpelfshle
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Christmas Books Near Approach Announced In Festive Flutter
The near approach of Christmas is authoritatively announced by flutter of gay coloured books and magazines of varied kinds and sizes. It notes how fitting anachronism the revival of social instincts and rejoicings are fixed when outer nature is in front and dark.
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