A cyclopaedia of illustrations of moral and religious truths : consisting of definitions, metaphors, similes, emblems, contrasts, analogies, statistics, synonyms, anecdotes, etc. / by John Bate.

  • Bate, John, Wesleyan Minister
Date:
1866
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Credit: A cyclopaedia of illustrations of moral and religious truths : consisting of definitions, metaphors, similes, emblems, contrasts, analogies, statistics, synonyms, anecdotes, etc. / by John Bate. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    NOTICE TO THE SECOND EDITION. It is no small recommendation of this work, that the First Edition was disposed of in about six months after its issue. This edition differs from the first in several important respects. In the former the logical plan was followed as far as possible, in the pre- dicate arrangement of the subjects; in this, the alphabetical. It was suggested that, while the logical might have its advantages to some, to the majority, the alphabetical would be more simple and acceptable; and as simplicity in arrangement is a chief matter to be observed in the construction of a book of this kind, the suggestion has been adopted. The reader, therefore, in the use of the work, will not only look alpha- betically for the subject itself which he may want, but also for the predicate of the subject. For example, does he desire a reference upon Heaven as the subject, he will at once find the word as in any dictionary; but does he seek a specific reference on heaven, such as activity in heaven, or recognition in heaven, he must look for the word activity or recognition in its alphabetical order as placed in con- nection with the subject. Heaven. The point will easily be seen by examination of any one subject on which there is a variety of extracts. It is hoped that this arrangement will be an additional commendation of the work. , ' This edition will be found to contain some five hundred new extracts from fifty or sixty more authors, extending the volume about sixty pages, introducing a considerable number of new subjects of illus- tration. This work is not intended to be a substitute for thinking, but, on the contrary, an Assistant, by its suggestiveness, its variety, its compre- hensiveness (see ‘Beading—Suggestiveness in,’ p. 722). An Index of Subjects would have been given but for two reasons: First, the book is already larger than was intended; secondly, it was not deemed necessary, in view of the indexical arrangement of the book tself. This edition having been stereotyped, no more material alterations will be made in any future editions. Believing the book, as stated by some of the reviewers, to have “ no compeer,” to be complete in its “ arrangement and compilation,” and to be “by no means a dear one,” this edition is, with increased con- fidence, commended to the public for its approval and use. J. B. Doeking; September, 1865.
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