vl PREFACE el difficult by the excellence of the subject under treat- ment. In conclusion, I would record my thanks to the Rev. Canon Ince, D.D., for the use of papers in his possession ; to the Rev. Prof. Sanday, D.D., for his practical help in the preparation of this book ; and to the Rev. F. A. Overton, for his careful revision of manuscript and proofs. EK. E. August 1890.