PREFACE. THIS HIS Volume, XLIV, is larger by thirty-eight pages than its immediate predecessor, chiefly owing to the length of the discussions and written communications on the papers contributed. Since October, 1911, thirteen new members and thirtytwo new associates have been elected. We may fairly take these two facts as an index of the increasing interest taken in the work of the Institute. The subjects dealt with in this Volume will be found to meet the needs of the times in many respects:-Mrs. Lewis's, Colonel Mackinlay's, and Professor Milligan's will interest students of the New Testament; Professor James Orr's, Mr. Tuckwell's and Archdeacon Potter's, students of the Old Testament; Mr. Tod applies ancient Greek History to present-day interest in Arbitration. Dr. L. von Gerdtell and the Bishop of Down throw oil on the troubled waters of difficulty and doubt; while Mr. Maunder, Mr. Klein, and Professor Henslow lead their readers into higher regions of Philosophy and Science. In the Annual Address, Sir Andrew Wingate bases a thoughtful examination of current life problems on the integrity of the Bible and its value as the antidote to the spirit of Modern Unrest. The Institute is greatly indebted to the Authors for the time, trouble, care, and thought given to their papers; and to those taking part in the discussions, for the additional light and criticism brought to bear on the subjects examined. 247097 As Editor I desire to add my personal thanks for the great kindness all have shown me in enabling me to produce a carefully corrected record of the transactions for the year. October, 1912. FREDERIC S. BISHOP, Editor ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, HELD IN THE ROOMS OF THE INSTITUTE |