A Primitive Rite and its Bearings on Scripture, by H. CLAY TRUMBULL,
D.D.
“An admirable study of a primitive belief and custom. One of the
utmost importance in considering the growth of civilization.”
“A profound interest will be aroused by the keenness and clearness
of vision, no less than by the wealth of learning, by means of
which he follows a line of research, tracing through this one rite
the cannibalism of savages to a religious impulse not essentially
different in its symbolical aspect from one of the most vital
principles of Christianity. In the details of the work will be found
much to attract the attention of the curious. Its fundamental and
essential value, however, is for the student of religions; and all
such will be grateful to Dr. Trumbull for this solid, instructive,
and enlightening work.”--_Scotsman._
_Demy 8vo., cloth, price 10s. 6d._