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New Haven, June 1, 1855. 11-8 " Allgemeine Monatschrift für Wissen The Tübingen school, in its destructive at Norton's Literary Gazette.schaft und Literatur," was started four years ago tempt to reconstruct the whole of the earliest NEW YORK, JULY 16, 1855. AGENT FOR PHILADELPHIA, at Kiel, and published at Brunswick, to take the Christian history on the basis of the Hegelian place of the Halle "Allgemeine Zeitung," which theory, is ably represented by the "Theological was one of the ablest organs of German litera Year-Book," a quarterly journal, edited by Dr. ture and science, during its whole rationalistic C. Baur and Dr. E. Zeller, now in its fourteenth period. The Halle journal expired in the revol- annual volume. This is chiefly devoted to esution of 1848. The Kiel substitute ended also says on the two first centuries of Christianity, its short-lived existence with the close of the last and to polemics against all the opponents of the year. It was issued once a month, in royal oc- indefatigable Dr. Baur. One of the later numtavo numbers of about eighty pages. Its discus-bers of the last year, is wholly occupied with a sions in history and the history of literature, and reply, by Baur, to Dr. Hase's examination of the in general science, have been valuable, though critical principles of this school. The first two somewhat dry. The last two numbers for 1854, parts for the current year, contain, Baur, “On contained articles, by L. Lange of Gottingen, on the Principle of Protestantism and its Historical the "Latest Representations of the Oldest Development," in reply to the works of SchenREVIEWS. Periods of Roman History;" on the question, "Is kel, Schrweizer, and Heppe, and in relation to the Language of the Albanians Indo-Germanic?" the "Union" question; Zeller on a Passage in by G. Stier of Wittenberg; and on the "History of the Nibelunge Not," by K. Mullenhoff of London. The "Deutsche Zeitschrift für Christliche Wissenschaft und Christleches Leben," (German Journal for Christian Science and Christian Life,) was founded by Dr. Julius Müller, Dr. Aug. Neander, and Dr. K. J. Nitzsch; it is edited by K. F. Th. Schneider. It is now in its sixth year. One number of eight quarto pages is issued every week, also collected into monthly parts; once a month a sheet is added, devoted to the criticism of the most important theological works. The tone of this able theological journal is that of its founders, earnest, Christian, and philosophical. Its essays are less elaborate than those of the "Studien und Kritiken," and are more devoted to current questions; but it contains nothing that can properly be called news, though sometimes it presents theological novelties. In its ecclesiastical sympathies it is identified with the "Union" party in Prussia, and opposed to the extravagant and exclusive pretensions of the stricter Lutheran Theologians. Kiel. Justin Martyr's Apology, about regeneration; Baur on "The Genuineness of the two Epistles to the Thessalonians," especially in relation to the Second Coming of Christ; Baur, on the 'Apocalypse," with a criticism of Auberlen's work; Keim, on the History of the "Suabian Churches" in relation to the division between the Zuinglians and Lutherans; and Volkmar, on Time of Justin the Martyr," a critical investigation about Justin's larger Apology. the We come into the field of the highest style of Lutheran orthodoxy, in the “Zeitschrift für die gesammte lutherische Theologie und Kircke,” now in its sixteenth annual volume, edited by Dr. A. G. Rudelbach, and Dr. H. E. F. Guericke. The latter is the learned and most Lutheran author of the well-known "Manual of Church History,” in three volumes, which has reached its ninth The Allgemeines Repertorim für die Theolo. edition, and is a favorite book for German theo-gische Literatur und Kirchliche Statistik," publogical students in "cramming" for the examin-lished once a month at Berlin, edited by Dr. ations in ecclesiastical history. This periodical Hermann Reuter, Professor in the University, is.most valuable to the general reader for its has been in existence for twenty-three years, very full bibliography; about half of each quar-issuing four volumes a year. The present is a terly number is given to a classified criticism of new series, commenced eleven years ago. The the most important works, in all departments of first series was begun by Dr. Rheinwald; with theology. Besides these reviews, the first two the new series, a rival periodical of the same numbers for 1855, present articles on the "Evan- character, was also issued, but it was not long gelical Hymnology," by G. C. H. Stip, against continued. This is an invaluable journal for In the numbers for the present year, to the Dr. Stier; by Engelhardt, on the "Religious and any one who would keep pace with the general fifth of May, the most important discussions are Moral State of the Hebrews in the Times of the progress of German theological investigations. a Prefatory Address by Dr. Nitzsch, deprecating Judges;" by J. F. Voss, on "Demonology;" by Its statistical department is elaborated with the growth of the sectarian spirit; an able ex- K. Stroebel "Lutheran Anti-thesis;" E. Gundert, great care, chiefly by Dr. Klose. The most miamination by Dr. Julius Müller, of the "New The System of Basilides, the Gnostic," the first nute accounts of the condition of the church in Dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Vir- and an able article on this topic, called forth by various lands, in Holland, France, Greece, and gin Mary," chiefly in its strict theological as the investigations of Bunsen in his work on Hip- all parts of Germany, are gathered up. Every pects; an investigation of the famous "Edict of polytus; C. F. Keil, "The Marriage of the Chil-month there is a full bibliography of all the theValentinian III., in connection with the Papal dren of God with the Daughters of Men," an ex-ological publications of Germany. The differPrimacy," by Jaeger of Tübingen; on the "Re- egetical examination of Genesis, vi., 1-4; F. De-ent departments of theology are reviewed under lation between General and Ecclesiastical Sym-litzsch, "Studies in the Talmud;" W. Flörke and classified heads: church history, homiletics, bolism," an inaugural address by Dr. J. P. Lange, A. Brömel, "The Doctrine of the Visible and practical theology, biblical theology, doctrinal of the Bonn University; on the contrast between Invisible Church," directed against the ordinary theology, etc. These reviews are generally the "Biblical and Roman Mary," by Prof. Ja- Protestant distinction; and an Exhortation strictly confined to a full statement of the concobi of Berlin; a defense of "Luther's Transla- from our Trans-Atlantic Brethren to the Study tents of the works, with condensed criticisms, tion of the Bible," by Moenckeberg of Hamburg; of Luther," being a letter from A. Hoyer, Pastor so that the reader can get a good idea of the on the "Evangelical Preachers, Pilgrims to Je- of a Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, accom character of the volumes. The contents of the rusalem," by F. W. Winckel; a review of Dr. panying the first number of a German magazine leading periodicals are also given. Its published Hanna's "Memoirs of Dr. Chalmers," by J. issued at Baltimore, by Pastor Keyl, with the list of contributors embraces about seventy names, Koestlin of Tübingen; a defense by Dr. Müller, title, Lutherophilus," and a motto which and the works are reviewed by those who are of his large work on the "Evangelical Union;" means, "the nearer to Luther the better the thoroughly instructed in the departments to an address, giving an admirable sketch of the which they are referred. Among the contribulife and character of Philip Melanchthon, by Dr. Dr. Hengstenberg's "Evangelische Kirchenzei- tors are such men as Ackermann, the author of Nitzsch; interesting Memorials and "Reminis- tung," published every week, is sufficiently well essays on Plato, Auberlen of Basle, Bertheau, the cences" of the late Prof. Luecke of Gottingen, known for its devotion to orthodoxy, and to the distinguished Oriental Professor at Gottingen, the author of the extended commentary on the present extreme reaction in Prussia, against all Dorner, the author of the History of Christology, writings of John, by his close personal friend, liberalism, rationalism, and radicalism. Its edi- Hupfeld of Halle, Kliefoth, famous for his "HisDr. Müller; and a very able oration, by Dr. tor is one of the most valiant members of the tory of Doctrines," the church historians, LehNitzsch, upon "Religion as the Moving and Or- church militant. He has been recently attack-nerdt of Berlin, and Lindner of Leipsic, Dr. dering Power in the History of the World." ing the order of Free Masons with great zeal. Nitzsch of Berlin, Uhden, who has written a his theologian." tory of Congregationalism in this country, and mathematics; then medical and surgical reviews and essays; then jurisprudence; and last of all, 1854. Honorable mention is made of the "Bulletin du bibliophile Belge," edited by A. Sterckx, which is pronounced superior to the Paris “ Bulletin du bibliophile;" and of a "General Bibliography for the Empire of Austria," published at Vienna. The Paris "Bibliographie de la France" is said to have "all the imperfections and defects which are ordinarily found in French Some such periodical in our own country works of this kind." The Leipsic "Messkata"pattern for all similar might be successful, and be an invaluable aid to log" has become a literary and scientific men in all departments works." Italy has no bibliographical periodical. of research. By a combination of able writers, Spain has two: one, devoted to Scandinavian it makes the reader acquainted with what is go-literature, is issued at Leipsic. The Slavic bibliing on in the different fields of literary inves-ography is fully presented in Schmaler's " Yeartigation. From such characteristic notices of Book;" the Polish literature is specially given books, too, giving their contents and scope with in the "Bibliografia Polska," published at Lewsufficient fullness, each reader can easily ascertain whether he needs to read the book himself. The thorough classification of the works is a most important feature of these periodicals. The Westminster Review and the Church of England Quarterly are the only journals in English, we believe, which attempt anything in so methodical a style. The "Leipziger Repertorium der deutschen und auständischen Literatur," attempts for the whole circle of literature, what Reuter's Repertory does for theology. It is ably edited by Dr. E. G. Gersdorf, with the coöperation of members of the different faculties in the University of Leipsic. It is issued twice a month, by T. O. Weigel, in Leipsic; six numbers constitute a volume, of which there are four in a year. It is now in its thirteenth year of publication in a new series; the first series was begun, we believe, about 1832 or 1833. The last pumber of each year is devoted to a full, classified index, of all the authors and works noticed during the year; this alone occupies some 64 pages, and is very complete. The bibliography, given in each number, of recent works in the different sciences and branches of literature, is very laborious and accurate; the titles of all works, the contents of large collections of academies and societies, are The "Serapeum," edited by Dr. Robert Naugiven fully. Each number usually contains a mann, is also a Leipsic publication, devoted to Necrology, or a list of academical honors and what the Germans call "the science of librapromotions, or accounts of the Universities. In ries," includ ng special accounts of manuscripts, the first volume for the present year, e. g, and of old and rare literary works. Dr. Nau. four pages are given to a list of biographical mann is aided in this journal by distinguished works; nine pages to works in classical antiqui- librarians and friends of literature throughout ties; seven to lists of geographical writings; four Germany. It is published twice a month, in 16 to oriental literature. The criticisms are con- pages octavo, with a monthly "Intelligenz-Blatt" fined to the most condensed statement of the superadded. Librarians and antiquarians find in method and contents of each book, in a style al- these pages a rare feast. Dr. Naumann, for exammost unknown to English literature. The works ple, gives an account of an "unknown document," are arranged for criticism under distinct heads; printed in 1459, relating to the history of the in this same volume, for example, we have bio- conflict between Adolf of Nassau, and Diether graphy, classical antiquities, history, jurispru- of Isenburg; the document is verbally reprinted. dence, geography, literary history, mathematics, Then we have a description of 239 MSS., from medicine and surgery, the natural sciences, the the fourteenth and following centuries, belong fine arts, schools and education, political science, ing to the "Zeisberg" library, recently sold. theology and popular literature. The most re- Next follows the second Latin rendering of the cent works on each of these subjects are care-"Fool's Ship," a medieval poem, by Jacob Soch fully noticed. It will thus be evident that the er, also called Philomusus. In an account of the plan is comprehensive and admirable; and it is use of the MSS. in the Royal and State library generally carried out in an impartial and schol- of Munich, it is said, that this library, "without arly spirit. The bibliography and criticisms are a printed catalogue, sends out more MSS. in the not confined to German writings, but embrace course of the year, and allows a frèer use of the most important works of French, English, them, than all the other libraries of the world!" Scandinavian, Modern Greek, and occasionally An examination, by J. K. Seidemann, of a Brussels edition of Don Quixote, of the year 1616, gives some curious facts as to the tampering of the Spanish Inquisition with the immortal work of Cervantes; with allusions to Mr. Ticknor's criticisms in his "History of Spanish Litera ture." In the "Intelligenz-Blatt" are accounts of the Imperial Library of St. Petersburg, of the Royal Library of Brussels, &c. of Italian literature and science. It The "Anzeiger für Bibliographie und Biblio Of a somewhat similar character is the "Literarisches Centralblatt für Deutschland," edited by Prof. F. Zarncke, also issued at Leipsic. This is published once a week, in a single royal octavo sheet, in double columns, of eight pages. makes no pretensions to a full bibliography, such as Gersdorf's Repertory gives; but it has accounts of almost all the important works in the different branches of literature and science. In thekwissenschaft," is published at Halle, edited the twentieth number, for the current year, for by Dr. Julius Petzholdt, librarian to the King of example, under the head of theology, it first Saxony. This is a monthly publication, of 32 gives the contents of the latest theological re- pages, 8vo. It is more strictly devoted to views and magazines, then follows a review of libraries and bibliography, than the Magazine Dillmann's Æthiopic Bible of the Old Testament; of Dr. Naumann: a project of uniting the two the next head comprises the natural sciences, is spoken of. In the numbers for the present giving the contents of the periodicals, and year, there is a sketch by Paul Trömel, of the sketches of recent works on botany; next comes more important bibliographical works issued in berg. The author of the article, also, gives an account of the German bibliographical works, in the different departments, which may be considered preparatory to a "Bibliography of the whole German national literature." We pass over this, and, also, his accounts of what is doing in other nations, to give a sketch of what he says about our American contributions to bibliographical science. In contrast with England, the "United States have lately shown a praiseworthy zeal in the field of bibliography." Ternaux-Compans' “Bibliotheque Americaine," and Ludewig's “Literature of American Local History," are said to be admirable compilations. O. A. Roorback's 'Bibliotheca Americana," with its continuations, though not "wholly conformed to the German than in the United States of North America. It is especially note-worthy, too, that not only are the books collected, but also brought to the knowledge of the public by printed catalogues." Professor Jewett's plan of a general catalogue, by stereotyping the titles, is spoken of, as likely to be of great bibliographical value, if it can be carried into execution. To this subject another article is also given in this journal. Besides this essay, the " Anzeiger" contains full lists of antiquarian and booksellers' catalogues, and of works that render accounts of public and private libraries; also, sketches of the contents of works printed from old manuscripts; full notices of recent bibliographical treatises; and a summary of all the works, in different languages, published in Austria, from September 1st. 1852, to the end of 1853. From this it appears, that there were published in Austria, in that period, 2,787 works in the German language, 2,728 in Italian and Romanic, 428 Hungarian, 659 Slavic, 24 French, 4 English, 1 Swedish, 173 Latin, 7 Greek, 14 Hebrew, and 4 Armenian. In this account of the leading German reviews, devoted chiefly to literature and theology, we |