This volume is expository, not critical, and is intended for senior students at the Universities and others, as a statement of Green's teaching, and an introduction to the study of Idealist Philosophy.
'In every way an admirable book. As an introduction to the writings of perhaps the most remarkable speculative thinker whom England has produced in the present century, nothing could be better.'—Glasgow Herald.
'A highly valuable contribution to the history of ancient thought.'—Glasgow Herald.
'A clever and stimulating book, provocative of thought and deserving careful reading.'—Manchester Guardian.
The author delineates that group of beliefs which stood in close connection with the Roman religion, and among the subjects treated are Dreams, Nature Worship, Roman Magic, Divination, Holy Places, Victims, etc.
' A scholarly analysis of the religious ceremonies, beliefs, and superstitions of ancient Rome, conducted in the new instructive light of comparative anthropology.'—Times.
Theology
'The tone maintained throughout is not that of the partial advocate, but the faithful exponent.'—Scotsman.
'There are ample proofs of clearness of expression, sobriety of judgment, and breadth of view…. The book will be welcome to all students of the subject, and its sound, definite, and loyal theology ought to be of great service.'—National Observer.
'So far from repelling the general reader, its orderly arrangement, lucid treatment, and felicity of diction invite and encourage his attention.'—Yorkshire Post.
'Learned and reverent: lucid and well arranged.'—Record.
'Accurate, well ordered, and judicious.'—National Observer.
'A clear and remarkably full account of the main currents of speculation. Scholarly precision… genuine tolerance… intense interest in his subject are Mr. Ottley's merits.'—Guardian.
