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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian
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ALS to T. R. Glover

Criticism of Glover's articles. Suggests that 'the corporal resurrection of our lord' is not as completely rejected as Glover claims. Quotes from a letter from Temple to his son to make a point about humour. Complains that the Education Bill risks creating two warring camps. Offers to 'pair' with Glover and stand out of the argument in order to establish a peace between the factions in Cambridge. Refers to McTaggart.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Discusses Glover's book. Refers to the 'Mozley business' : 'Comber has evidently given L. Whibley a bad account of me as double faced and I feel quite differently towards him to you and Rackham who throughout conducted Mozley's case with good feeling'.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Praises Glover's book. Mentions his planned trip to Italy.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Praises Glovers book. Gives a note on the use of 'virgin-birth'. Mentions his ill health.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Praises Glover's book of lectures [Angus Lectures?]. Urges him to write the 'Psychology of St Paul' for their Acts volumes. Mentions that Adcock of Kings is doing Acts and contemporary literature. Suggests that Glover ask H. G. Wood to collaborate on the work. Refers to Tomintoul, Scotland as 'a Roman Catholic Highland village which no Protestant preacher thought of visiting'.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover from New Jersey

Congratulates Glover on his election to the office of Public Orator. Complains of the manoveuring taking place over appointing a Professor in Anatomy at Cambridge University. Indicates that Duckworth is available and has worked in the Anatomy School for years but those involved wish to appoint Elliott Smith and try to head hunt him from London. Deplores that Pigou, who he describes as a 'long haired little draft shirker', was appointed over Foxwell, and 'that ass Stanley Gardener' before Shipley. Mentions Ross, and Kelman.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Reports that Elliott wished his presence so he is sailing on the 'Caronia'. Gives Glover advice on whether to take the Lowell lectureship.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover from New Jersey, U.S.A.

Sends photos of Manning. Reports that Charlesworth is staying with them. Writes that he is having an argument with his collaborator Kirsopp Lake. Mentions that he has published an 'Introduction to Church History'. Invites Glover to stay during his visit to America.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Mentions his visit to Maine and the border of Canada. Reports that he has parted company with Lake of Harvard. Writes that he sees more eminent English at the Union Theological Seminary, New York than he did in Cambridge, among them Abrahams, Gollancz, and the Deans of Salisbury, Lincoln and Windsor. Also mentions Emmet, who died of Pneumonia within a week of lunching with him. Gives his opinion of Herford who he met whilst they were both lecturing to the Jews. Recalls gatherings in his rooms at Jesus College, Cambridge. Remarks Jesus College's tendencies to let good men get away, mentioning Charlesworth and Edmonds. Details his exploits in the field of writing for the religious press. Asks Glover what he knows of Barcochab. Admires E. F. Scott. Longs to write a critique of Goodspeeds popularisation of the Bible, as he did for a popular history of Israel by Professor Phelps.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

ALS to T. R. Glover

Regarding his publishing exploits, Glover's popularity in New York, reflections on immigration prompted by the detention of Sikes' son on Ellis Island.

Foakes-Jackson, Frederick John (1855-1941) theologian and ecclesiastical historian

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