Today and Tomorrow Volume 17 Religion and Folklore

Eutychus Or the Future of the PulpitWinifred HoltbyOriginally published in 1928Few wittier or wiser books have appeared in this stimulating series. Spectator…delicious fun. GuardianA dialogue between Archbishop Fénelon who stands for the great ecclesiastical tradition of preaching Anthony who stands for the more superficial intellectual movements in England and Eutychus the ordinary man investigates the nature of the pulpit. 134pp Apella or the Future of the JewsA Quarterly Reviewer Originally published in 1925Cogent because of brevity and magnificent prose style…It should not be missed. Spectator…his arguments are a provocation to fruitful thinking. Morning PostThis volume attempts to foresee the future of the Jews across the world in the light of their previous history the situation in Russia and the modern developments of Zionism. Inter-marriage Jewish nationalism Jewish religion and reform movements are among the subjects discussed. 90pp Vicisti Galilaee?Or Religion in England: A Survey and a ForecastEdward B Powley Originally published in 1929…a book to be read thought over and discussed by all Christians who are not afraid to take the shutters down. GuardianWho was Jesus? How did Christianity begin become orthodox receive recognition as the state religion of the Roman Empire? What has been the history of Christianity in England? This volume discusses these questions and surveys of state of English churches in the early 20th century. 114pp  Perseus of DragonsH F Scott StokesOriginally published in 1924A diverting little book…both quaint and various. Morning PostThis volume gives an account of the dragon in history: in ancient Greece in early Christendom and in modern Europe and explains how the dragon-story originated from the myths and customs of pre-historic Egypt. The author then maintains that in twentieth century England the dragon is not dead that the characteristics of respectability bigotry and cant represent the modern day dragon. 70pp