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use of the unsupported critical method or relied more upon it, yet lays down as fun damental the authority of some portions of archaeology in criticism in the famous pas sage already quoted from the beginning of his History of Israel in which he remands the final determination of the whole critical discussion to the “domain of religious antiq uities and dominant religious ideas.” And the distinguished Scottish professor of this generation, George Adam Smith, also quotes with approval these words from Napoleon: “When camping upon the ruins of ancient cities, some one read the Bible . aloud every evening in the tent of the Gen era! in Chief. The veri-similitude and truthfulness of the descriptions were strik ing. They are still suited to the land after so many ages and vicissitudes.” But Pro fessor Smith in a depreciatory way adds: “This is not more than true, yet it does not carry us very far.” “All that geography can do is to show whether or not the situa tions were possible at the time to which they are assigned, and even this is a task often beyond her resources.” In this com ment he strangely minimizes all three of the essential marks of trustworthy evidence —the time, the place and the circumstances. For the “time” he distinctly mentions in his criticism, the place is required for the “situation” “possible,” It is strange, indeed, that these necessary and usually sufficient marks of trustworthy evidence should thus be so lightly cast aside in criticism, as though of little importance. These two utterances of distinguished critics represent very well the attitude of criticism toward the function of archaeol ogy in critical discussions. While critics here and there acknowledged its proper function, they have not heretofore allowed it much scope for the exercise of that func tion.
in home mission work, was married, Aug ust 22, to Miss Josephine Thorn Ireland, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Ireland, Washington, Miss. The ceremony was performed in the Meth odist church, an hour behind time, having been interrupted by a violent thunderstorm, during which the officiating minister’s auto mobile was ditched, and on account of which many of the guests were unable to reach the church. Mrs. Hunderup, who has been a teacher for a number of years, has entered the Institute to take the course of Bible training and better fit herself to be her husband’s helper. ----------O --------- Active in Evangelism T HE Bible Institute of Los Angeles, through its superintendent, evangelistic department, students, and others affiliated with the institution, took a prominent place among the workers in the Billy Sunday campaign, which was held in the city dur ing September and October. The Institute contributed more than its quota to the. personal workers, ushers and singers. A rest room for women, with, competent attendants, was maintained near the great tabernacle, as well as a branch of the Biola Book Room. The first Men’s Bible Class to be organized in connection with these meetings was that of the Bible Institute, under the leadership of Superintendent T. C. Horton, it having reached a member ship of ISO. The picture here shown was taken several weeks before the class had reached its full enrollment. —-------0---------- A G ood Investm ent A party wanting money for Christian work, will consider any offer made to him for a lot in Pasadena. Situated on the east side of North Fairoaks avenue, south of Washington street, 49 by 198 feet, to a 20-foot alley; water piped and street paved. Expected to go as a missionary to Africa. Particulars can be had at this office.
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Herman A. Hunderup, who received evangelistic training at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, and who is now engaged
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