The books suggested in connection with this course have been
carefully selected in order that each person may have for his
individual use a practical working library. The following should
be at hand for constant reference.
Kent, C. F., _The Historical Bible_, Vols. I and II. Contains the
important Biblical passages arranged in chronological order and
provided with the historical, geographical and archaeological notes
required for their clear understanding. The translation is based
on the oldest manuscripts and embodies the constructive results of
modern Biblical research. New York, $1.00 each.
Jenks, J. W., _Principles of Politics_. New York, $1.25. Prepared
to explain the principles by which political action is governed and
thus to aid thoughtful citizens both to gain a clear outlook on
life and wisely to direct their own political activity.
Aristotle, _Politics_. The greatest masterpiece of scientific
political thought. Its different point of view will suggest many
illuminating comparisons between Greek and modern political ideals
and institutions and give the reader a broad basis for the
appreciation of that which is essential and enduring in the
statecraft of all ages. $2.50.
For further parallel study the following books are suggested:
Breasted, J. H., _History of the Ancient Egyptians_. Clear,
concise and authoritative. New York, $1.25.
Bryce, James, _The American Commonwealth_, Vols. I, II. New York,
$2.00 each. Best commentary on American Government.
Cooper, C. S., _The Bible and Modern Life_. Presents the point of
view from which the Bible may most profitably be studied and
contains valuable suggestions regarding the organization and work
of college and adult classes. New York, $1.25.
Driver, S. R., _Introduction to the Literature of the Old
Testament_. New York, $2.50. A sane, thorough study of the
origin, history, and contents of the Old Testament books.'
Goodspeed, G. S., _History of the Babylonians and Assyrians_. New
York, $1.25. A comprehensive and attractive picture of the life of
these ancient people.
Hadley, A. T., _Standards of Public Morality_. New York, $1.00. A
suggestive study of the application of moral principles to the life
of society.
Hastings, James, _Dictionary of the Bible_, Vols. 1-5. New York,
$6.00 each. A summary of the historical, literary, geographical
and archaeological facts which constitute the background of the
life and thought of the Bible.
Kent, C. F., _The Beginnings of Hebrew History and Israel's
Historical and Biographical Narratives_. (Vols. I and II of
Student's Old Testament.) $2.75 each. Presents in a clear, modern
translation the original sources incorporated in the historical
books of the Old Testament, the origin and literary history of
these books, and the important parallel Babylonian and Assyrian
literature.
Kent, C. F., _Biblical Geography and History_. New York, $1.50. A
clear portrayal of the physical characteristics of Palestine and of
the potent influences which that land has exerted throughout the
ages upon its inhabitants.
McFadyen, J. E., _Messages of the Prophets and Priestly
Historians_. New York, $1,25. A fresh and effective
interpretation of the historical and spiritual messages of the Old
Testament historical books into the language and thought of to-day.
Smith, H. P., _Old Testament History_. New York, $2.50. A
thorough, well-proportioned presentation of the unfolding of
Israel's history.
Wilson, Woodrow, _Constitutional Government in the United States_.
$1.50. A constructive judgment of the American constitution.
Seeley, J. R., _Introduction to Political Science_. $1.50. An
effective example of the application of the historical methods to
politics.