The Presbyterian Quarterly Review (Volume 10) - Softcover

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1862. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... however, are occupied with Montrose. The anti-Presbyterian view is pertinaciously taken and ingeniously argued. It is a genially written apology for Montrose, getting over the hard places, and holding steadily to the "hero" theory. Between which, and the " Benedict Arnold" theory of intenser Presbyterians, perhaps the truth may rest. The book, meanwhile, as we said, is very pleasant reading. Its morality is fair, without being of the highest. IX. PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY; a Treatise especially designed for Young Men. By John S. C. Abbott. New York: Harpers. 1862. pp. 300. Mr. Abbott has dedicated his work to the volunteers in the army. The object of it is such as we might suppose it would be, an earnest attempt to instruct young men who are not likely to read large and elaborate religious works upon practical Christianity. The chapters discuss the questions, What is it to be a Christian? Why should I become a Christian? How shall I become a Christian? What are the duties of a Christian? Adaptation of Christianity; Its Ennobling Influence; Evidences, &c. Interspersed are suoh illustrations as are found in all Mr. Abbott's works. He has aimed to produce such a book as one would like to give a young man to put in his knapsack, as he is about going to camp. X. THE LAST TRAVELS OF IDA PFEIFFER: Inclusive of a visit to Madagascar. With an Autobiographical Memoir of the Author. Translated by H. W. Dulcken. New York: Harpers. 1861. pp.281. As Madame Pfeiffer's views do not accord with those of evangelical Christians, her testimony to the influence of heathenism will be unsuspected. This is her opinion of the inhabitants of Madagascar: I have never met with a more immoral people than the inhabitants of Madagascar; and where is such demoralization, family ties must be of th...