SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931.
THE WORLD OF
MAIL REVIEWS.
Religions of the
World.
{"Religions of the World: Their Nature and Their History," by Professor Carl Clemen and Eleven Other Collaborators; George E. Harrap & Co., Ltd.. 15/- net.]
Books on the religions of the world may generally be placed under one of the three different types:-
(n) There is the brond survey to by
attempting one mind, analyse the expression of the re- Ixious consciousness and emotion
and lean system than a work by a single author. Each writer must be left a certain latitude. Onc writer may treat his subject more or less historically;, another, more or less theologically: yet another with philosophical detachment. The final result falls to give the different religious in their truo perspective in the world's history.
(c) Yet a third method is to get a firm believer in each of the different religions to write an ac- count of the religion of his choice. This, of course, kas advantages. The best face possible is put on cach religion; and it is alwayя a very pleasing thing to read an ac- count of a religion in which one toes not believe written by one who la a fervent believer.
are
BOOKS
don't think quite so highly of the accounts of the Chinese and Japan- eae religions-but, then, there are much more difficult to deal with.
THE CHINA MAIL.
(c.
Professor Kato on 'Shinto') are never as much as referred to. We might continue these critic- Isms almost indofinitely, but a book which has so many claims on praise should be eagerly our bought and road.
unces
Lack of Good Taste. Professor Carl Clemen has done Religion of the Hebrews. The writer of the article on the his work as general editor, for the Religion of the Hebrews has most part, with discretion, and his Yet we cannot help taken up rather a different stand-own articles are well balanced point. He is not oppressed with and full. too deep a belief in the selonce of commenting on his lack of good and we taste in allowing a statement like comparative religion;
made by Professor Otto sometimes get the idea that logic that
In fact. Strauss on page 95:- is not his strong point.
article the "Even after the Mohammedan from perusing the
domination of India had ceased, however, the religious differ- reader might easily come to the conclusion that the author was a
between Hindus and Jew with a brief for Moses.
Mohammedans continued to play a large part in the life of India. The British Government hos ex- to ploited them the utmost," (italics sure). Unverifiable charges of this des cription do not enhance the res- pect for depth of scholarship.of possible it is to devote a life-time the author. They only show how to research and scholarship and set to have the intellect broadened, the judgment andove loped, the moral fibre unquicken- ed. If you scratch a German pro- fessor you get-this.
The treatment of the Hebrew religion is more remarkable for what is left out than for what is included. Nothing is emphasised of the hardness of the old Hebrew On the other hand, there
religion; nothing of its phallic- numerous disadvantages. We very
ism; and the low estimate of as displayed in each of the differ-much doubt if a firm believer in
satis-women, instead of being emphasis- This any religion could write ent religions of the world. method has certain marked disad factory account of the foundations ed, is in a kind of obverse exalt The ed into a virtua by saying, "It is, vantages as well as some advan- and history of that Faith. tages. One mind can hardly sur-
very fact that it is his religion Indeed, a characteristic fenture of the vey with any reasonable hope of and that he has accepted it places the Hebrew religion that accuracy or insight all the differ it outside the reach of his critical Bible has no word for 'goddess'." The result of this lack in the ent religionA, Even to attempt faculty and historical judgment.
Hebrew religion has been, in part, such may only blunt the proper-
the low estimate of women carried appreciation of any, and may give
over into Christianity, and the de- This is really the basis rise to a cynical distrust of all. Still, stich a system has its advan Father Newman's quarrel with relopment of an exotic Mariolatry Gibbon. Gibbon tried to write a in the less harsh minded adher- tagen. All the religions are view-
Christianity.ents of Christianity in the sunny history of early ed, more or less, from the outside,
Newman thought this blasphemy. south. and a better appreciation is thus
Hence he has reserved a special gained, not only of their place in
corner for Gibbon in his lowest the world of thought, but of their
hell. effect on one another and of the elements borrowed by the young-
cr
No
from the older religion. religion is probably given that supreme pedestal above criticism or examination on to which the rapi devotee may elevate the re- ligion of his choice.
Newman and Gibbon.
of
Christianity.
The article on Christianity is the longest in the book. It would really require a review all to it-
Then, too, on this system' those creede and religions which have no believing Uterary advocates are What in a very unfair plight. chance, for instance, has fetishism got? Or what chance now have the ancient Greek and Roman re-It ligions?
The present volume under re- view can most reasonably be plac- ed under class (b) division.
Survey by Many Minds. (b) Another type of the his- tory of religions may be a broad
In the above Hurvey by many minds, each writ-
A number of German er giving a detalled account of the
different reli- religion on which he has become authorities on the an acknowledged authority. This glons has each given an account of system has also its advantages the religion on which he is an au- It is often thority under the general editor- and disadvantages. more authoritative in its scholarship of Professor Carl Clemen. ship and outlook than a book by a single author can be. The read- er may be able to sense this as be reads the accounts of the relf-ing by a number of scholars train
The viewpoint will probed in the science of comparative gions. ably also be objective, as an au- religion. There are, of course, in- The Indian religions thor who makes a scholarly life-equalities..
and Buddhism are handled with study of a religion is unlikely to
marked akill and learning, and the be a whole-hearted convert.
short treatises an them are the other hand, such a work is
We to have less unity epitomes of great value.
almost bound
On
The result is a volume of deep interest. The different religions are each treated with great learn-
THE CAMP
ROUND THE
MR. NOEL JACOBS HONOURED.
Presentation To Shanghai Scontmaster.
Mr. Noel Jacobs, scoutmaster of the Jewish School Troop of the Shanghai Boy Scouts' Association, was presented with a beautiful tea service ut the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Abraham at 502 Avenue Foch on March 10 by the Jewish com-
munity. There was a pleasant
Was
gathering, all sections of the com- munity being represented..
The presentation
made by Mrs. Abraham, who delivered the folowing address:
FIRE
members who have always found in you a true counsellor, guide and friend.
sum-
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Scouts as against 1,061 the pre- vious year, an increase of 1,484.
Of the totals for Great Britain and Ireland Scouts in England 360,726 ૧૭ against numbered
increase of 326,818 in 1929, an 33,908.. Scotland shewed a total of 53,195 as against 48,948, an in- crease of 4,247; Wales a total of 16,078, an increase of 2,220 on the previous year's figurea of 13,858; Ulster revealed a decrease of 310 on the previous year's figures of 6,398, with a total for 1930 of 8,028, but the Irish Free State had in- creased by 385, having grown from 1,686 in 1929 to 2,071 in 1930.
above British Empire totals, Wolf Cubs (junior Boy Scouts) accounted for 231,408, Rover Scouts (age 17 and over) numbered 41,985, Sea Scouts 231,- 408 and Rover Sea Scouts 797.
In laying out the camp, think Arst of the position of the water supply; you want to be fairly near that. If it is a stream, fix on a place up-stream for getting drink- ing water, and a lower place for washing purposes; don't throw soapy water into the stream, as about it the cattle may drink it or people use
Of the soon know, it! dig a soskage pit near by so that all used water may be poured into it.
Whenover your Troop wins some open contest or competition, the
tell us newspapers next day and we all but, when you have watched over come young soul and as a wise and considerate old scout have shown, encouraged and helped him
Find a sheltered place for the to tent. Pick out the most level spot keep to the path, then perhaps not you can find for it. Have the cook- more than two people will know. ing place near, and rope it off. How many of such cases thers Later on you can spend time mak- have been we can only gucas at,ing gadgets to add to the comfort but we have very definite assur- of the kitchen, you will need a ance from numerous boys and grease trap near this; dig a hole parents testifying to the great about the size of a pail and raake a covering of branches, you pour the For many years now your devot- good you are doing.
dirty water on the. covering, and ed service in the interest of others,
once a day these branches are burn- particularly of past and present
behalf of ed and new ones put in their place. members of the Shanghai Jewish
the Jewish community for all that A rubbish pit, or some kind of Troop of Boy Scouts, has been a
our boys. In simple incinerator, will also be matter of great pride and comfort you are doing for to many of your admirera in Shang-helping them, as you are, to be needed. Burn all the rubbish you hal, a few of whom have been better Boule and to grow into can, and also burn out any tins you are accomplishing use and then squash them dat be able to gather here this afternoon to honour you as a true scout and noble work that is far-reaching ffore putting them into a pit. A
in ite results.
to ask you to accept a smalt token
of our esteem and appreciation.
We have rejoiced at the remark- able success and wonderful em- ciency of our boys under your faithful and brilliant leadership, and we have not failed to realise how unstintingly. you have given of your spare time during evenings, weeks-ends and holidays, in train ing exercises at the Millington Camp and elsewhere to attain such results.
Ecout Motto,
Thess successes have been gained collectively and belong naturally to the Troop as a whole, but the triumphs.we secure for others must always be on a higher plane than those we win for ourselves. I be lieve I am right in saying that Boy Scout tradition, training and teach- ing all interpret that pithy-motto of yours "Do your best to mean "Help others to do their best," and,
This afternoon, therefore, we wish to take you by the hand and thank you heartily on
better men you
camp site should along be clean and Tribute to Mrs. Jacobs.
ft for anyone
to come along and It would be ungracious to over- inspect.
fins scout, ad If you assume that the prevailing look another very
i
THE ONLY CURE.
Speaking at Oxford at the annual party of the 4th Oxford Group of Boy Scouts, Sir Montagu Burrows, a member of the Council of the Boy Scouts' Association, said:
The present state of the world
was not very agreeable or hopeful, They had hoped that the War would- bring about peace, but did it look like it? Everywhere there were threatenings of war. The only cure was that nations should begin to love one another, and the whole;
goodwill point of Scouting, was towards men.
YPRES.
good as the best, who has attended wind is south-west (but make sure THE BARE-KNEED KNIGHTS OF your camps and has been behind of this!), then the way to arrange as follows:-Latrine on you in all this good work, over things is ready to help and encourage you the extreme east (not more than a to minimise and make light of hundred yards off); going towards the west the rubbish pits, etc., the difficulties ne only a woman
bas done kitchen, then, last of all, the tent. Mra. Jacobs, we know, this and much more. We trust that this great harmony of purpose and spirit may continue as long as you both live.
can.
INCREASE OF 123,502 SCOUTS.
The total number of Scouts (at
In thanking the members of the the close of the Scout year 1980) Jewish community for the beauti-existing in the 45 countries recog ful present, Mr. Jacobs. replied in nised by the International Commit suitable terms and said that he was tec was reported as 3,031,274; an only doing his best and it was increase of 129,502 on the world pleasure for him to do it.
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When you have settled on the alte
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It is not so much to mark your
aplendid public schlèvements, howe
ever
total for the previoua year: (1929). Scouts in the British Empire were given as numbering. 7566,885; an increase of 68,297 over the total for 1929,
p
Great Britain and Ireland were reported as having again gone
make a rough sketch map of ahead with a total of 488,098, an
the surroundings, so that you increase of 40,450. Scouts in other
cute the layout with your before actually going to
at the same time, what troop end of the Scouta, will do when you
parts of the British Empire num bared 815,849, an increase of $24,868,
British Groups in Foreign Cup- tries accounted for a total of 8,445
The latest British Group of "Boy Scouts in Foreign Countries" to be registered by the Headquarters of the Boy Scouts' Association In Lon- don is the "Ypres and District" Boy Scouts." This Group consists of British boya resident in the Ypres district of Belgium; mostly the sone of employees of the War GraveS Commission.
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