THE UNFOLDING UNIVERSE" by Arthur Findlay / 1935 / 474 pages. *****

The republication of "The Unfolding Universe" completes Arthur Findlay's much acclaimed trilogy, the two previous books being "On the edge of the etheric" and "The rock of truth." The trilogy "is a result" says Mr Findlay, "of 34 years of study and thought". The volumes "represent mature conclusions which have not been reached hastily". In "The unfolding universe" Mr Findlay writes of "a new era". He continues: "The days of faith are passing and the day of knowledge has arrived. Consequently creeds, dogmas, ceremonials and rites must fade away in the light of the new knowledge, which must in time become accepted by all mankind, not by faith but from experience. "Spiritualism, the name which has been given to this new knowledge, will enter more and more into every department of our lives. Nothing will be untouched by it. Our science, religion, politics and social conditions will all be profoundly affected and altered. Knowledge based on evidence makes men and women free, makes them happy, and makes them respect each other." Now in its thirteenth edition, "The unfolding universe" has justifiably been praised in many quarters. "Psychic News" commented it "gives a comprehensive picture of the universe, as revealed by Spiritualism. It is a masterpiece of reasoning. His philosophy and psychic experiences must satisfy all human desires as to life and conduct on earth, and our destiny after death." Meanwhile, "Two worlds" said that in "The unfolding universe" Mr Findlay raises Spiritualism "to a new rational and scientific level by disclosing what is false in religion and revealing what is truth. "His books provide a new foundation for the building of Spiritualism in harmony with the latest scientific knowledge and philosophy, for he consistently appeals to facts and not to faith, and never departs from the scientific method which is the standard all Spiritualists must accept if they are true to revelation."