Apologia An Explanation and Defence

We can only mention Dr. Abbott's "Apologia," which will be welcome to the large class of scholars who have, for a generation past, been eagerly following the author's progress through New Testament criticism. The venerable author is indefatigable, and is remarkable for the ability with which he combines voluminousness with the most painstaking critical detail. The present work seems to have been called forth partly by a misunderstanding as to the author's attitude towards miracle; and his answer may be considered as summed up in this passage: - "In these days, with our increased means of ascertaining historical and scientific truth, the highest faith appears to us to demand, from all serious and honest students of the Bible, a sober and resolute incredulity as to all alleged occurrences that cannot stand historical and scientific tests." The greater part of the book consists of critical comments of the character with which Dr. Abbott's friends are familiar. -- The Westminster Review , Volume 168