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Though it may not be possible to agree with some of his views, yet they deserve careful and serious consi¬ deration by all who have .the good of their country at heart. 10 Susruta Sangha : ///, Raja Dimndra Street, Calcutta. The author has been inspired by an intense sense of patriotism to give out his views to the public and the public, vve hope, will accord him a warm reception.’'— AmPita Bazar Patrika (Dec. 23, 1923). 9 . Endocrine Glands —(In Health and in Disease) Contents :—The Suprarenals, Thyroids, Parathyroids, Hypophysis cerebri, Thymus Gland, Pineal Body, The Pancreas, the Generative Glands (The Testes, The Ovaries). 150 pages. Rs. 2-4 10 . Malaria—CONTENTS Etiology of Malaria, Malarial Plasmodia, Mosquitoes, Infection and Incuba¬ tion, The Quartan Fevers, The Tertain Fevers, The Aestivo-autumnal Fevers, Pathology, The Complications and Sequete of Malaria, Diagnosis and Prognosis, The Treatment of Malaria, Prophylaxis. iy6 pages. Rs. 2 “The writer has written comprehensively on the subject The book will prove useful to medical students and general public.”— The Indian Medical Journal (Sept 1924). 11 . The United States of America— Contents Physiography of the U. S. A., Historical Background, Government, People, Industries, Education, Social Organization. 208 pages. Re. 1-8 “We are not aware of any other Indian publication giving in a concise form, such comprehensive information about the United States. Beginning with the physiography of the country, the writer introduces us to nature’s gigantic marvels, which impress the visitor. He then summarises the history of the nation and has informative chapters on its Government, people, industries, education and social organisation. These are packed with-facts and figures. The book can be strongly recommended as a very useful handbook about the United States.”— United India And Indian States, (nth October, 1924.) “The volume is informative and hence useful.”— Current Thoug‘ht (October, 1924). 12 . Race Culture —Contents : — Racial Elemenfs in India, Principles of Heredity, Selection of Mate, Birth Control, Contraceptives, Sexual Hygiene. 100 pages. Re. 1-4 “It is a well-executed piece of work and would amply repay perusal.”— The Modern Review (Sept. 1924). Works By Chandra Chakraberty II “It is an excellent book and will be very useful in the hands of all. Books of Eugenics are new in India though old works on the same are as old as the hills. Pruriency must be sacrificed at the alter of the welfare of the country and safety values must be supplied. The author has lighted the lamps of knowledge he was in possession of and though some of his views are too advanced, yet one cannot but be delighted to read the book from cover to cover.’'— Sahakap (Sept. 1924). Works By Swami Satyananda 13. The Origin of Christianity— Contents :— 1. Historical relation between Buddhism and Christianity. !I. —The life of Jesus. III. —The Canonical Parallels. 272 pages. Rs. 3^ “There have been many books issued purporting to describe the origin of Christianity. All have been more or less interesting and useful in their way ; but there is still a place for such a radical work as is here presented to readers of a rationalistic turn of mind. “Our author divides his fascinating essay into three parts which he names : I, Historical Relation Between Buddhism and Christianity ;II, The Life of Jesus, and, III, The Textual Parallels. “In the first part he discusses such questions as follows The Age of the Buddhist Canons, Who were the Essenes ? Was John the Baptist a Buddhist ? Objections to the Theory of Christianity Borrowed from Buddhism answered. The Egyptian Influence on the Jews, The Persian Influence on the Jews. This learned discussion which covers some ninety pages of this engaging book, seems to us very convincing in its conclusions. There is not the slightest doubt of the fact that Christianity is essentially an eclectic religion. There is absolutely nothing original about it ; and that it borrowed very extensively from Buddhism, is as plain as the associated fact that it owes much to Judaism for both its theology and its- moral precepts. “The second part, dealing with the Life of Jesus, constitutes the unique feature of this very uncommon . treatise. The argument covers here more than a hundred pages and is engrossingly interesting. It is, in fact, the fullest and most discriminating analysis of the mental and moral characteristics of the Prophet of Nazareth that we have ever met with in a. single volume. 12 Susruta Sangha : 177, Raja Dinendra Street, Calcutta. “He first speaks of Jesus* “Racial Heredity”, in which he considers (^z) Morals of the Jews, {b) Gonorrhoea and Syphilis among the Jews, {c) Insanity Among the Jews and (d) Jesus and His Life. The reader will find in this part of the work some things that may be new to him, and seemingly improb¬ able ; but if he will read on carefully, he will find each statement made by the writer verified in the Scripture textual criticism which follows. “The author then goes on to speak of the Physical Constitution of Jesus, his education, his ignorance, anger and hatred, hallucinations, incoherence of ideas, anxieties and fears of persecution, vaso-motor derangement of Jesus, insani¬ ties, trial and crucifixion, and Jesus according to the Manuscript found by Nicholas Notovitch. He supports every position he takes by quotations from the Bible ; and the result is, that we have here presented one of the most critical and well-reasoned portraits of Jesus published in modern times. “The third part of this attractive dissertation concerns itself with some textual parallels between certain sayings or circumstances reported in connection with Jesus, and like things related concerning Gautama the Buddha. There are in all fifty-one parallels, which virtually cover the most important elements in the life of Jesus. Each one of these carries an interest all its own, and gives the reader a very instructive* insight into the essential nature of the personality of the man whom millions of human beings look upon as the Eternal Son of God ; and let us into the secret of their true origin. “This work consists of 272 pages of text, apart frorh twenty pages of introductory matter, including a valuable bibliography. The bibliography is divided into five portions as follows : [a) Jesus Christ treated as a human being, but an idealist, (fi) Jesus Christ treated critically, (c) Jesus Christ treated as insane, [d) Jesus Christ treated as myth, (^) Relationship of Christianity to Buddhism. There are three illustrations, one being a photograph of a Byzantine mosaic of Jesus made in the eleventh century. It offers a nearer approach to the likeness of Jesus than any we have heretofore seen. “We cannot speak too highly of this thought-provoking book. It is rich in facts and so very entertaining that one quickly becomes absorbed in its narrative, just as if it were a romance with a purpose, as it undoubtedly is when made into a reality by believers. The reader fortunate enough to obtain a copy of this edifying book, has in prospect a real intellectual Works. By Chandra Chakraberty 13 treat, and at a very moderate cost.”— The Truth Seeker; New York, (March i, 1924). “The author reveals an extensive scholarship in the study he has proposed to give us in the pages of this book. : The treatment is fairly exhaustive and in the chapter on Relation¬ ship of Christianity with Buddhism he is thoroughly convincing. The social picture of the Jews as drawn by the author is gloomy indeed, but facts are facts and historical references support them. The book will throw a flood of light on the early history of Christianity and the immense debt of gratitude that this religion owes to other systems of thought.”— The* Vedic Mag’azine (Sept. 1924), “There are three parts in the book. In the first part the author describes the. historical relation between Buddhism and Christianity. His conclusion is “that John the Baptist was a Buddhist and if Jesus took baptism from him, he also became initiated thereby and converted into Buddhistic doctrines.” P. 36. “The second book is on the “Life of Jesus.” In this book the author tries to prove that the Jews were “a coarse, vulgar and licentious race,” and Jesus was born and brought up as a Jew. He has quoted many passages from the Bible to prove the ignorance, anger and hatred, hallucinations, anxieties and fearS, and insanities of Jesus. “In the third part the author quotes many parallel passages from the Buddhist scriptures to prove “that Christianity owed its origin to Buddhism.” “There was a time when Christian missionaries used to hunt after the weak points of popular religion and their preaching meant nothing but the vilification of Hinduism. The Christian missionaries always acted on the offensive and the Hindus were on the defensive. But now the tables have been turned.”— The Modern Review (Dec. 1923). “That there is an intimate relation between Buddhism and Christianity is evident from the researches made into the ancient documents. A striking similarity in tenets, rites and rituals lends probability to the theory that Christianity has borrowed extensively from Buddhism. The book “Christia¬ nity” has traced the history of the early faiths and the probable reaction of Buddhistic influence on Christianity. The author enters upon the task in a spirit of delicious detachment that pervades the whole work and it amply justifies the author’s claim that it is not the outcome of any religious passion. Iit detailing the growth of Christianity, it gives a vivid account of 14 SuSPUta Sang^ha : ^77, Raja Dinendra Street^ Calcutta.