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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

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

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

Compliments Glover on his book, 'The Influence of Christ in the Ancient World'. Details his visit to Cambridge including news that W. K. L. Clarke, the editorial secretary of the SPCK has accepted his Josephus, and has dedicated a book to him with an introducation supplemented by Sandy Nairne. Complains about the state of the Union Theological Seminary, New York.

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

ALS to T. R. Glover with typescript attachment

Regrets that Glover could not speak after the Master's speech at the dinner in Jesus College. Asks whether Glover is planning to visit New Jersey. Attached is a copy of 'The speech which F. J. F. Jackson did not make when the Master proposed his health at the dinner in Jesus College, April 26, 1938'.

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

ALS to T. R. Glover

Thanks Glover for his letter. Commends the younger Sikes to a Fellowship, and mentions the elder Sikes ill health. Describes a paper he has written based on the theological argument raging in the 'Review', and Raven's proposed Tripos. Mentions his Christmas activities, including writing a card detailing the achievements of the theological scholars of Jesus College, Cambridge over the thirty preceding years. Complains of the Syndics of Cambridge University Press. Asks Glover to pass his thanks to Colson for his help with a book on Philo. Tells an anecdote about Larmor's kindness on the occasion that he stood for Regius Professor of Divinity. Mentions that he has been awarded a D.Litt. Encloses a bookplate drawn by Nairne.

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

ALS to T. R. Glover

Sends Glover a copy of his salute to his old pupils. Wonders if Spalding has already sent a copy. Sends news of his activities, including attendence at a dinner of the Sewance Club of New York, who made him an honorary doctorate, his reading of a paper to Sigma Chi on the Theological Tripos, and his forgiveness of Cambridge University Press for declining to publish his essays on 'Church History in memory of Lightfoot'. Opines that Glover's friendship will be a comfort even if Hitler and Mussolini take over.

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 latest book. Enthuses about the meeting between him and his wife, and Glover's family, in Cambridge.

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

ALS to T. R. Glover

In response to Getty's article about Glover in 'The Eagle'.

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

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