Yesterday afternoon in Sever 11 Professor Toy continued his interesting readings from the Koran. He began with selections which give arguments for the existence and unity of God. The line of argument adopted by the Mohammed is very similiar to that used by the Prophets in the old Testament.

The next suras contained a prophecy. It is the only one which is found in the Koran, and is pointed to by the Mohammedans as a certain proof of the divine inspiration of the prophet. The prophecy which was delivered in one of the last suras of the Mecca period, is a distinct prediction of an historical event. The Persians have gained some successes over the Greeks, who were of the true belief. Mohammed predicted that the Greeks would triumph in the end, and they did.

The next readings showed the wonderful skill Mohammed displayed in using the Jewish traditions for his own advantage. These traditions had worked their way into the Arabic language so Mohammed was using material familiar to his audience. The translation of the suras in which he uses the story of Moses to justify and define his own mission was one of the most interesting portion of the lecture.

The next reading was from the second soras of the Medina period. In it is described the religion of Abraham, which the prophet professed to restore. He argues that the religion of Abraham antedates all others, and is therefore entitled to the preference. In the same suramany of the civil and religious laws are defined. Those in regard to charity are really praiseworthy.

In the last reading the relations of Islamism to Christianity were treated.