PREFACE. THE HE present volume of Transactions-the fifty-eighth of the series has features that may easily be defined. In the first place, prominence has been given to subjects that are Biblical. Oriental archæology asserts a bearing upon the Sacred Book; and Revelation, from whatever point of view it may be discussed, takes us to the same Volume for its adequate vindication. Moreover, though such a work as the Book of Job may be considered from various standpoints, yet when we detect therein remarkable anticipations of Modern Science, we are still in the atmosphere of Canonical Scripture. "Scientific Criticism as Applied to the Bible" is a subject of vital importance in view of modern speculation; and so also is the essay which deals with "The Problem of the Septuagint and Quotations in the New Testament." More remote is the interest of "The Qur'an and its Doctrine of God"; but in days when Islam is active in many lands we must give attention to reading in this regard. In the second place, issues of widespread interest in the realm of Philosophic Investigation are discussed. In days when Science makes large demands upon thought and activity, many will welcome the paper on "Religion and Science," as treated by a well-known physician. A paper on "Evolution " has seemed to be fully due in this annual publication; and the discussion now presented is assured of close attention on the part of those who know something of the confusion which has followed upon the influence of Modernist watchwords of the past generation. To all and sundry "The Silence of God" has been a theme of anxious inquiry, sometimes with vexatious searchings of heart, and the treatment now supplied is twofold and useful. Finally, a study of Latin Culture, as interpreted in the life of a celebrated Swiss divine, will bring refreshment to many. In the third place, particular attention is directed to the increased space allowed for Discussion in this year's volume. In some cases the papers seemed to lack the accent which consists with an assured faith in Christ and His Gospel; and with a fine insight Members and Associates of the Institute came forward with clarifying statements of Truth. If any paper seemed to lack the note of Scripture verity, the deficiency was supplied in the course of discussion, and with reassuring precision. During the year death has claimed valued friends who had read papers before the Institute-among them Professor Edouard H. Naville, LL.D., of Geneva, a Vice-President and a Corresponding Member since 1883; Prebendary H. E. Fox, M.A., also a VicePresident, and a Member for upwards of fifty years; and Dr. Anderson-Berry, a Member of Council. Mention may also be made of the death of Rev. A. Duff Watson, M.A., B.D., a Member of the Institute for forty-seven years, who passed to his rest in November, 1924. JAMES W. THIRTLE, Chairman of Council. Sotheran 2-9-27 CONTENTS. PAGI CASH STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1925 ... ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 15TH, 1926 ... Discussion.-Remarks by the Chairman, the Rev. A. H. Finn, Mr. Charles Marston, J.P., Mr. Theodore Roberts, NOTES ON THE DISCOVERIES AT UR AND TEL AL-OBEID, AND THE Discussion. Remarks by the Chairman, Dr. James W. Thirtle, M.R.A.S., Mr. Theodore Roberts, the Rev. Discussion.-Remarks by the Chairman, Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Molony, O.B.E., the Rev. J. J. B. Coles, M.A., Mr. Sidney Collett, Mr. Theodore Roberts, Mr. W. E. A PHILOSOPHIC EXPONENT OF LATIN CULTURE: ALEXANDRE VINET, PROTESTANT DIVINE AND LITERARY CRITIC. BY PROFESSOR Discussion.-Remarks by the Chairman, Dr. James W. Thirtle, M.R.A.S., Miss Hamilton Law, Mr. William C. Discussion.-Remarks by the Chairman, Sir George King, M.A., Mr. Percy O. Ruoff, the Rev. A. H. Finn, Lieut.- Colonel G. Mackinlay, Mr. Theodore Roberts, Mr. H. O. Weller, B.Sc., the Rev. Morris Morris, Dr. R. P. Hadden, Mr. W. E. Leslie, Mr. Avary H. Forbes, M.A., Mr. William C. Edwards, Mr. F. C. Wood, Major Lewis M. Davies, R.A., F.G.S., the Rev. John Tuckwell, M.R.A.S., THE PROBLEM OF THE SEPTUAGINT AND QUOTATIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. BY THE REV. CANON A. LUKYN WILLIAMS, D.D. ... 152 Discussion. Remarks by Mr. H. St. J. Thackeray, Dr. James W. Thirtle, M.R.A.S., Mr. Theodore Roberts, the Rev. A. H. Finn, Miss Hamilton Law, Miss L. M. Discussion. Remarks by Mr. Percy O. Ruoff, the Rev. A. H. Finn, Mr. William C. Edwards, Mr. Theodore RELIGION AND SCIENCE. BY ALFRED T. SCHOFIELD, ESQ., M.D., ETC. 194 Discussion.-Remarks by the Chairman, Major Lewis M. Davies, R.A., F.G.S., Mr. Percy O. Ruoff, Mr. Theodore EVOLUTION. BY MAJOR LEWIS M. DAVIES, R.A., F.G.S. Discussion. Remarks by Lieut.-Colonel G. Mackinlay, the Rev. A. H. Finn, the Rev. Morris Morris, M.Sc., Mr. W. E. Leslie, Colonel H. Biddulph, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.E., THE SILENCE OF GOD: HOW IS IT TO BE EXPLAINED? BY PROFESSOR Discussion. Remarks by the Chairman, Dr. James W. Thirtle, M.R.A.S., Mr. C. E. Lewis Heath, Mr. Avary H. Forbes, M.A., Mr. William C. Edwards, Mr. Percy O. Ruoff, the Rev. H. C. Morton, Ph.D., Mr. F. C. Wood, VICTORIA INSTITUTE. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR 192 READ AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, MARCH 15TH, 1926. 1. Progress of the Institute. T The Council herewith present the 57th Annual Report. past Session was well employed. Twelve papers were read befo the Society. It is noticed that the nearer the subjects are to t defence or illumination of the Holy Scriptures the greater the inter shown. Without being invidious, it might be mentioned th considerable interest was aroused by a paper by Brig.-Gen. Wyndham Deedes, C.M.G., D.S.O., on "Great Britain and t Palestine Mandate," and by another by the late Professor Clay, the U.S.A., on "The Early Civilization of Amurru "-better kno as the Amorites. Written from the point of view of a critical schol it was interesting to hear him controvert some of the most assur results of the Higher Critics, and in this connection his paper well worth careful study. 66 The Council regret that up to the present they have n found a suitable successor to the late Dean of Canterbury, but t matter is under consideration. 2. Meetings. Twelve ordinary meetings were held during the Session 1924-2 The papers were :— "The Worship of Idols in Assyrian History in Relation Bible References," by Professor T. G. PINCHES, LL.I M.R.A.S. Dr. James W. Thirtle, M.R.A.S., in the Chair. B |