The Silesian Horseherd - Questions of the Hour

In the summer of 1895 a celebrated philologist opens a dialogue that stretches across continents and centuries. After publishing a daring essay on the ancient skeptic Celsus—whose lost treatise once challenged early Christianity—he receives a heartfelt letter from a German‑born horse‑herder living in Pennsylvania. Their exchange, carried through scholarly journals and spirited replies, becomes the backbone of this volume, offering a rare glimpse into the earnest correspondence between a learned professor and an inquisitive layperson.

The book weaves together discussions of the Logos, the interplay of language and belief, and the broader currents of religious thought that shaped the modern world. Rendered into English with care, the translation preserves the intimate, conversational tone of the original debates while illuminating the timeless questions that still stir curious minds today. Listeners will find a thoughtful exploration of faith, philosophy, and humanity’s search for meaning, presented with clarity and genuine warmth.