THE HIBBERT JOURNAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1920, 1 December 1913, Page 11

THE HIBBERT JOURNAL.

SOCIAL SERVICE ARTICLES,

Iti an article, entitled' "The Free Man's Worship," which appears in the October number of tho ''Hibbert Journal" (Williams and iSorgate), _ Professor Pringle-Pattison criticises in a decidedly interesting manner Mr. Bertram! Russell's views on religion. "The Relation of Mystic Experiences to Phiiosophy" is tho title of au article in which Sir Frederick Pollock contends that the philosophical bearing of mysticism lias been misunderstood by superficial modern criticism in muoh_ the same sort as the mediaeval doctrine of the law of Nature; and mystical thought, liko that doctrine, has on tho whole had a rational and anti-dogmatic operation. ' . . "Tho Historical Trustworthiness of the Book of Acts" is dealt with by Professor 11. H. Wcndt, of who is of opinion that "Acts contains a great- deal of valuable historical material supplementing tho statements of Paul. Modern criticism is far from leading to a contempt of Acts. It aims only at a just appreciation and application of tho various materials contained in the hook."

The evidential value of miracles is considered in au article by the Rev. G. W. Wade (who expressly excludes the Resurrection from the discussion). He argues that it is timviso to lay stress upon the miraculous as the chief bulwark against materialism, and thinks fhat "belief in tho activity of a Divine Spirit in tho world is most effectively defended by pointing to the spiritual activities mediated through men, the best of whom have over ascribcd all the good in them to a source other than themselves."

The- evidence in favour of life after death derived from certain communications to be found in the records of tho Psychical Research Society are set forth in a striking manner by Mr. Charles E. Ozanne, who contends that it is not those who believe, but those who doubt that these communications come from the spirit world "who are the uncritical credulous people." Tho origin and aims of the Progressive Party in United States politics ia described by Mr. Roosevelt. A timely article dealing with the settlement of industrial disputes is contributed byMr. ID. H, Jones, and Dr. Gray's book on "The-JPuhlic Schools and the Empire" is the subject of an appreciative review by Mr. Cecil llcddie, who advocates some very drastic changes in the methods of British public schools. A number of other articles and reviews combine to make up a number which well maintains the high standard of the "Hiiibert Journal."

lii place of the ''Social Service" scries of articles, the- present number of the "Hihbert Journal" Ims started a combined survey of current social work ami literature. The field surveyed will c-ovor, as far ;ib possible, all countries, and all religious denominations, ami lay movements. The object will be, in the first place, the practical Olio of providing detached groups of social workers with information of what is being done elsewhere on similar lines to their own; and in the second, to produce a document of general interest for the thoughtful public. ■ The author will ho Mr. R. I'. Farley, of the British Institute of Social Service. Article* on particular forms of social'swrvicowill continue to appear from time lu time.