Introduction
in music, a kind of preface or prelude to a following movement. Formerly the introduction was only to be found in large musical works, such as symphonies, overtures, oratorios, etc.; but now it is found in every rondo, fantasia, polonaise, waltz, etc., on the principle that it is considered abrupt to begin all at once, without preparing the audience for what is to come. In earlier operas introduction is applied to the piece of music with which they begin, and which immediately follows the overand which immediately follows the overintroduction are united, the composition introduction are united, the composition The introductions are also important and characteristic parts of several of the In Biblical science, a department, the objects of which are stated by Prof. K.
The origin of the individual books re- The origin of the individual books rehistory of the canon and the origin of the collection of Scripture books; (3) the history of the several translations, etc.; (4) the history of the text, and (5) the history of interpretation. It is divided into introduction to the Old and introduction to the New Testament. INVERSION without the assistance of reasoning or the mind, with irresistible evidence, but without the assistance of reasoning or sense, or self-evident truths, and the recfirst principles, principles of common sense, or self-evident truths, and the recthe school of Kant the word intuition is nearly synonymous with perception. the school of Kant the word intuition is nearly synonymous with perception.
INUNDATION. See FLOODS. of a French soldiers' home. In 1670, during the administration of Louvois, of a French soldiers' home. In 1670, of invalids was greatly augmented, de- Louis XIV., by whose wars the number of invalids was greatly augmented, detions were laid in 1670, and the main lishment to receive them. The foundations were laid in 1670, and the main building was finished about 1706. Several additions were made at various times to the buildings of the hotel; and the whole edifice now covers 16 acres of ground, enclosing 15 courts. The church finished in 1706. All soldiers who are who have served 30 years, and obtained a pension, are entitled to the privileges of this institution. The hotel can accommodate 6,000 men, who all wear the same costume.