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Dr. Lnckock has undertaken in this volume to deal with three questions about which Western Christendom has been much agitated, and about which, while much misunderstanding arid prejudice attend them, wrong conclusions are dangerous. .. .I tis a piece of good service,.and one of good omen for the future of theology, when they are discussed, as they are in Dr. Luckock sbook, with sober, calm candour and fairness, on their merits, and on the evidence applicable to them ;and when a divine, not identified, as far as we know, with any party or school of theology, has the boldness for there is some boldness in it to give his conclusions on the evidence alone. .. .I tis to be hoped that this com prehensive and scholarlike book may contribute to a more intelligent and accurate treatment of these subjects. Guardian. This most valuable book, which, as the title-page tells us, is an examination of the testimony of primitive times respecting the state of the faithful dead, and tlie.ir relationship to the living, will be found of the greatest help to all those who desire clearly to understand and appreciate what has ever been the doctrine of the Church Universal, and our own special branch thereof, concerning this matter, which must inevitably touch the hearts of all so closely. It would be difficult to find a book on so weighty a subject more clearly arranged and written, so as to make its purpose plain, and easy to be grasped by any thoughtful reader. .. .F ew more helpful standbyes, to use an old word, in these troublous times, will be found than Dr. Luckock sown book, and we hope it will find its way into every parish, and be duly read and valued. Church Times. The life of the dead, the state of the departed, is a very deep and important matter; and as mistakes and heresies on this subject are very common and very numerous, it is very needful heedfully to use for our
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