The Bible itself did not begin in the dry letter, but was a rich
and various life with Nature and among men before it was made
into a book.
SAMUEL OSGOOD.
THOMAS, E.L.
The Early Story of Israel.
Longmans. .60
This small volume presents a general view of the early history of the
Jews, in accordance with the results of the best Biblical and
historical criticism. In addition to the maps and illustrations, there
are six full-page plates from famous paintings.