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Christianity and Problems of To-day: Lectures Delivered Before Lake Forest College on the Foundation of the Late William Bross
by John H. (John Huston) Finley, Jeremiah Whipple Jenks, Charles Foster Kent, Paul Elmer More, Robert Bruce Taylor
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Delivered at Lake Forest College in the early 1920s, these lectures form a thoughtful dialogue on how Christianity meets the pressing questions of modern life. Scholars and clergy gather to examine the Bible’s origins, the weight of tradition, and the ways faith has been interpreted across cultures, all while keeping an eye on contemporary challenges.
The series opens with a vivid retelling of the ancient legend of Enoch, the primordial teacher who sought to preserve humanity’s knowledge for future generations. This myth serves as a springboard for exploring the human impulse to transmit wisdom, the role of education, and the tension between timeless belief and evolving understanding.
Through careful analysis and accessible language, the speakers invite listeners to reflect on the relevance of biblical teachings today, encouraging a balance between reverence for the past and openness to progress. The result is a nuanced, engaging portrait of faith confronting the complexities of the present.
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Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
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Produced by David E. Brown, Richard Hulse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-05-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the authors
John H. (John Huston) Finley
1863–1940
An educator, essayist, and public intellectual, he helped shape American higher education in the early 20th century while also becoming a widely heard voice on literature, citizenship, and public life. His career ranged from college leadership to newspaper publishing and service with the Red Cross during World War I.
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Jeremiah Whipple Jenks
1856–1929
A prominent American economist and public policy adviser, he wrote about government, immigration, money, and business at a time when the United States was rapidly changing. His work connected university research with real debates in Washington.
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Charles Foster Kent
1867–1925
A leading American Old Testament scholar of the early 20th century, he spent much of his career making biblical history and literature more accessible to general readers as well as students. His books reflect a clear, practical style and a strong interest in how scripture connects with history, geography, and social life.
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Paul Elmer More
1864–1937
A leading voice in American literary criticism, he helped shape the New Humanist movement and brought a moral, classical bent to essays that still feel sharp and reflective. He also wrote poetry, novels, and long studies of religion and culture.
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Robert Bruce Taylor
b. 1869
A Canadian Presbyterian minister and writer, he is remembered for church leadership, university service, and books shaped by religious thought. His life bridged pastoral work, public speaking, and authorship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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