evidence is there that these principles are rapidly revolutionising the spirit and methods in force in the business world? 13. How do you explain this fact? 14. In what lines is there still great need of further progress? 15. Why is organised labour often antagonistic to organised Christianity? 16. What would be the effect upon the world missionary movement if all the commercial agencies of Christian nations were governed by the social principles of the prophets and Jesus? 17. Is the Christian church more or less Christian than it was in the first century? 18. If Jesus were living to-day, would he enthusiastically support all the aims and agencies of your local church or would he silently condemn a part of its activity even as he did that of the Jewish church of his day? 19. In what practical ways can a follower of the prophets and Jesus work whole-heartedly to render the church more efficient? 20. Why do the present divisions of the Christian church paralyse its authority and efficiency? 21. On what common basis could the Protestant, the Greek and the Roman Catholic churches unite, and what would be the effect on human civilisation? 22. Why is the International Christian Association movement in many ways the most potent religious agency in the world? 23. What would be the effect on international relations if all the statesmen of the Christian nations for one week absolutely told the truth? 24. Is the theory that the economic surplus of human production will, whenever it reaches a certain level, be dissipated in war absolute and forever valid? 25. Is it possible and even probable that, having tried out war to the uttermost as a means of settling international differences, humanity may now give the principles of the prophets and Jesus a thorough trial? Give the reasons for your conclusion. CLASSIFIED INDEX I. THE FAMILY 1. Rights and Duties of Husbands: Genesis 2, 27, 28; Hosea, 50-52; Deuteronomy, 90; Proverbs, 2. Rights and Duties of Wives: Genesis 2, 28; Amos, 46; Hosea, 50-52; Deuteronomy, 90; 3. Rights and Duties of Parents: Hosea, 52; Deuteronomy, 91; Proverbs, 144-146; Paul, 295, 296. 4. Rights and Duties of Children: Deuteronomy, 91, 92; Proverbs, 146, 147; Jesus, 246, 247; 5. Rights and Duties of Masters: Abraham, 35; Deuteronomy, 92, 93; Proverbs, 147, 148; Ben 6. Rights and Duties of Servants: Abraham's servant, 35, 36; Deuteronomy, 92, 93; Proverbs, 7. Education in the Home: Deuteronomy, 91; Proverbs, 144, 145. II. THE STATE 1. Theories of Social Organization: (1) Despotic: Ramses II, 5-7, 11; Canaanites, 15-18; Solomon, (2) Democratic: Israel's inherited ideals, 13-18; Moses, 12; (3) The Rule or Kingdom of God: Isaiah, 67-69; Micah 41-4, 227-30, 124; John the Baptist, 171-173; Pharisees, 268, 269; 2. The State in Its Relation to Other States: (1) Right and Duty of Making War: Nahum, 78-80; Deuter- (2) The Fraternal and Missionary Attitude: Genesis 10, 34, 35; 3. Right and Limitation of Taxation: Solomon, 19, 20; Ahijah, 20, 21, 24; Jesus, 259, 260; Paul, 308. Israel's Inherited Ideals, 16; Canaanites, 16-18; Solomon, 18, 5. Duties of Citizens to the State: Ahijah and Elijah, 24, 25; Proverbs, 149; Jesus, 259, 260; 6. Treatment of Criminals: Genesis 41-16, 31-33; Jesus, 260–263. 7. Duties of Judges: Amos, 45; Isaiah, 63; Deuteronomy, 94; Proverbs, 149. Deuteronomy, 95; Proverbs, 150. 9. Duties of Parties to a Suit: Deuteronomy, 95; Proverbs, 150, 151; Jesus, 205; Paul, 310. 10. Public Education in Religion and Morals: Hosea, 59; Micah, 73, 74; Jeremiah, 85, 86; Deuteronomy, 95, III. OWNERSHIP, PRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION 1. Ownership of Land and Natural Resources: Isaiah, 63, 64; Deuteronomy, 96; Jesus, 234. CLASSIFIED INDEX 2. Responsibilities and Use of Wealth: 363 Amos, 45, 46; Isaiah, 62-64; Micah, 72, 73; Zephaniah, 86; 3. Regulation of Crimes Against Property: 4. Rights and Duties of Employers of Labour: Ramses II, 5–7, 11; Amos, 45, 46; Zephaniah, 84; Deuteron- 5. Rights and Duties of Industrial Labourers: Moses, 11; Deuteronomy, 96, 97; Jesus, 234-238, 240. 6. Prevention of Poverty: Deuteronomy, 97-101; Proverbs, 152, 153; Jesus, 238-240. 7. Alleviation of Poverty: Deuteronomy, 101, 102; Job 31, 162; Jesus, 238. IV. THE SOCIALISED INDIVIDUAL 1. A Man's Duties to Himself as a Member of Society: 2. Man's Duties to His Fellow Men: Cain, 32; Abraham, 35, 36; Jacob, 36, 37; Joseph, 37, 38; Abraham, 35; Deuteronomy, 118; Leviticus 242, 118; Num- 4. A Man's Conception of God as a Social Being: Genesis 2, 27, 29; Genesis 65-71, 33, 34; Amos, 42, 46, 47; |