The clamour excited by the present work has not sur-prised me, and hence it has not in the least moved me from my position. On the contrary, I have once more, in all calmness, subjected my work to the severest scrutiny, both historical and philosophical; I have, as far as possi-ble, freed it from its defects of form, and enriched it with new developments, illustrations, and historical testimo-nies,ŕtestimonies in the highest degree striking and...