Excerpt from Special Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament, Vol. 2

Le Camus, bishop of La Rochelle: "As we must condemn the temerity of those who, having more regard for novelty than for the teaching authority of the Church, do not hesitate to adopt a critical method altogether too free; so we should not approve the attitude of those who in no way dare to depart from the usual exegesis of the Scripture, even when, faith not being at stake, the true progress of learning requires such departure. You follow a wise middle course; and show by your example that nothing is to be feared for the sacred books from the true advance of the art of criticism; nay, more: that a beneficial light may be derived from it, provided its use be coupled with a real prudence and discernment..."

The author feels confident that the favorable acceptance won by the first part of this "Special Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament" awaits also the present volume.

Finally, it is his hope soon to be able to publish his two volumes of "Special Introduction to the New Testament," and thus to complete the difficult undertaking of supplying Catholic students with up-to-date works introductory to the Sacred Scriptures.

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