Christianity and Problems of To-day: Lectures Delivered Before Lake Forest College on the Foundation of the Late William Bross

Jeremiah Whipple Jenks

1856–1929

A leading American economist and public policy thinker of the Progressive Era, this Cornell professor brought academic research into debates over immigration, labor, and government reform. His work helped shape how the United States studied major social and economic questions in the early 1900s.

Charles Foster Kent

1867–1925

An influential Bible scholar and teacher, he wrote for readers who wanted the history and literature of the Old Testament explained in clear, accessible language. His books helped bring academic biblical study to a wider audience in the early twentieth century.

Paul Elmer More

1864–1937

A leading voice in America’s New Humanist movement, this critic and essayist brought classical learning and moral seriousness to everything he wrote. His work ranges from literary criticism to religious reflection, making him an interesting guide to the intellectual debates of the early 20th century.

Robert Bruce Taylor

b. 1869

A Scottish-born minister and educator, he led Queen’s University through the difficult years around the First World War and helped guide its growth in Canada. He also wrote and arranged books on religion and world geography, bringing broad subjects to general readers.