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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist
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ALS to T. R. Glover

Congratulates Glover on his election to the office of Public Orator. Wonders why Lendrum got so many votes. Mentions that he is sending Irene to Cambridge to help Aubrey with the May flower work. Sends news that their song book is published, but the 'Odes of Solomon' is delayed at the binders in Oxford, and the 'Book of Testimonies' at the printers in Cambridge.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Informs Glover that the 'Phalarist' is an Alexandrian Hellenist rather than an ancient tragedian.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

Dictated ALS to T. R. Glover

Announces the appointment of Herbert G. Wood to the Professorship of Theology at Birmingham University, endorsed by Edward Cadbury. Regrets that H. G. Wood will have to give up his work at Woodbrooke College, but expresses his pleasure that the appointment will 'make Birmingham a centre of Evangelical Nonconformity'.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Asks Glover where he intends to spend his holiday. Reports that he has found evidence of sanctuaries of Osiris, Isis, Nephthys and Anubis in Great Britain, and also lost lines of Menander and Justin Martyr with the help of A. B. Cook.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Sends news of himself, including the imminent publication of three of his essays. Comments on Foakes-Jackson's return to Cambridge. Refers to Glover's latest book. Criticises 'The Christian World' and Orchard.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Regrets that Glover cannot visit Birmingham for the 'Festival'. Uses an extended cricket metaphor to discuss an academic writing career.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Asks for details of Glover's visit to Birmingham. Refers to the high unemployment in the city.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

ALS to T. R. Glover

Praises Glover's letter, regarding contemporary Christianity, in the current issue of 'The Times'. Compares it with one by Streetes published alongside. Informs Glover that F. J. Foakes-Jackson is returning to England to bury his wife. Refers to Glover's book on Tertullian.

Harris, James Rendel (1852-1941) Biblical scholar, orientalist and archaeologist

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