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The Bible Story. By Helen N. Lawson. (Macmillan and Co.

8s. 6d.)—In this volume, which has for a sub-title " The

Beginnings of the Christian Church," we have the Old Testament story told in simple language suited to the understanding of young children, and with continual reference to Christian truth. The story of Cain and Abel, for instance, is followed by the parable of the Prodigal Son ; the mention of the rainbow in Genesis ix. 13-17 is made the occasion for a reference to baptism.