Contemporary Literature [pp. 362-378]

372 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE. [Apn!~
Ritter's. Dollinger's projected work may never be completed, and would no
longer be Roman Catholic. The ninth edition of Aizog, 1872, was much
enlarged. This American reproduction is not only an excellent translation
it also contains valuable additions, "relating chiefly to countiies where the
English language is spoken; and in some sections-as, for instance, in that
treating of the British Isles "-the original text is used "only as an outline." This work is, of course, Roman Catholic; it has "the sanction of the
proper ecclesiastical authorities." None the less may it be of use to those
who are not Roman Catholics. In many importan~ respects it supplements
Protestant histories. Dr. Alzog is a learned, conscientous, and able writer
He condemns the forged Decretals; he does not deny the blots upon the
personal character of many of the Popes, nor palliate the corruptions of the
Papal Court in several dark periods of its annals. Of course he magnifies
his own church; he is a believer in the Pope and his Infallibility. He cannot
well be just to Wickliffe and John Huss, and he defends the betrayal of Huss
Dy the Emperor Sigismund. He relies upon "a divine instinct in the
Church" in the case of these "sectaries and heretics." But he is a scholar
of high attainments, and few manuals are so complete and well-arranged.
The book is brought out in a substantial and handsome style. We hope,
that the publication of the third and last volume may not be long delayed.
Autobiogra~hy of Thomas Unthrie, p. D., and Memoirs, by his Sons,
REV. DAVID K. GUTHRIE and CHAs. J. GUT~RIE, M.A.0 2 vols. R
Carter & Brothers. With a portrait. This captivating biography has
already been noticed in our REVIEW. It is now issued in a new and comely
edition. It has taken its place as one of our best standard biographies.
Dr. Guthrie was in person, as well as in hear~ and mind, a noble specimen
of a great Christian preacher. He was not merely a pulpit orator, but he
was also a Christian warrior, doing battle for Christ and his Church, never
daunted and never disheartened. In the times that tried the Kirk of Scotland, he was ever foremost in advocating the rights and liberties of the
church. And he touched and swayed the popular heart as did few men of
his generation. His biography is elevating and ennobling.
Ltfr and Labors of Duncan Matheson, the Scottish Evangelist. By the
REV. JOHN MAcPHERSON. New York: R. Carter & Bros. A fitting memorial of the life of an earnest and devout Christian worker, who was instrumental in the conversion of many souls, not only at home in Scotland, but
also in the Crimea, in "the diocese of open-air," as well as in buildings
dedicated to worship. It will be a help and stimulus to many engaged in
the same labom.
Forty Years in the Turkish Em~ire; or, Memo is-s of 2?ev. WYlianr
Goodel4 D. B., late Missionary at Constantinople. By his son-in4aw, E. D,
G. PRIME, D.D. New York: Carter & Brothers. This Memoir is conceived and executed in the best style. Dr. Goodell was a man of rare quali
ties~f a rare combination of qualities for just the work to which Providence
called him. He is identified with the whole story of Protestant Missions to