14 APRIL 1894, Page 23

Joseph," and "Moses." There is no special novelty in the

treat- ment of these subjects ; and Dr. Blaikie, quite rightly, we think, ignores the criticism which would relegate the pre-Mosaic history to the region of legend. The narrative is given with abundant illustration and explanation, all the more instructive because the writer does not feel himself called upon to assume the part of an advocate. The value of the volume is much increased by an especially good map, constructed in the light of recent discoveries, and suited to readers of the Old and New Testament. But should it not have been contrasted with a map of the country as it was in Abraham's time ?