THE EQUINOX
and psycho-physiology ; while for the physio-psychologist it is important to
assimilate and co-ordinate the data of epistemology and embryology with
those of ontogeny and phylogeny, for the psycho-physiologist it is sufficient
to rest in that monistic autokineticism which is only distinguishable from
blank atheism by its Hellenistic-Teutonic terminology. J. Mcc.
Is A WORLD-RELIGION PossIBLE? By David BALSILLIE, M.A. Francis
Griffiths, 4s. net.
Mr. Balsillie does not seem to realise the immensity of his subject. I
remember once at school, in a general knowledge paper, being asked to give
“a short account of the Equator.” Frankly, I funked the task, but another
spirit, more bold, stated that it was nicknamed “ the line” and sailors play jokes
in crossing it! That is just Mr. Balsillie’s attitude. For my own part I
would even dare to speak disrespectfully of the Equator rather than dismiss
the vast subject of a World-Religion in 180 pages, a large number of which
are taken up with the practical jokes of such comic mariners in deep water as
Mr. Myers and the Rev. R. J. Campbell. NORMAN ROE.
Balsillie for short ?—A. C.
THE BUDDHIST REVIEW. Quarterly, 1s.
Founded, as “ Buddhism,” in 1902, by Allan Bennett. Lucifer, quomodo
cecidisti!
RAYS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY. By Rev. SEPTIMUS HEBERT, M.A.
Second edition. Samuel Bagster and Sons, Ltd., 2s. 6d. net.
This book consists of theological discussions between two young men
named Percy and Sidney! It must be a great help to a Master of Arts in
attaining a Second Edition if he can pat his own musings on the back at
psychological moments with such interpolations as “‘ Yes,’ said Percy, ‘1 like
that thought !’”
The clumps of quotations at the commencement of the various chapters
read on occasion rather incongruously. For instance, in front of Chapter XIV. :
“¢ Jesus called a little child unto Him.’—Matthew xviii. 2.”
“««Uncle Tom,” said Eva, “I’m going there.” ’—‘ Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’”
NORMAN ROE.
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