The Worship of Great-Grandfather.

The article discusses the worship of and reverence for ancestors. The author comments on how the doctrines and principles of Christianity have been influenced by Jews and notes the presence of Jewish names in family histories. He discusses the study of Greek language and affection for Greek literature, art and architecture despite the political failures of Greek civilization. The political and linguistic influence of the Roman Empire is discussed. The author suggests that interest in Roman republicanism is due to its connections with literature and compares the Roman Empire to the British Empire. He notes how the Teutons have inspired concepts of liberty.