Originally published in 1905, this book contains five lectures: The Sermon on the Mount as the Basis of Social Reconstruction Labor Wars The Program of Socialism The True Socialism Lights and Shadows of Municipal Reform Washington Gladden was a leading Christian Socialist, advocate of Labor, and long time Congregationalist Minister in Columbus, Ohio

"The Bible is not an infallible Book, in the sense in which it is popularly supposed to be infallible. When we study the history of the several books, (the history of the canon, the history of the distribution and reproduction of the manuscript copies, and the history of the versions, when we discover that the 'various readings' of the differing manuscripts amount to one hundred and fifty thousand, the impossibility of maintaining the verbal inerrancy of the Bible becomes evident. We see how human ignorance and error have been suffered to mingle with this stream of living water throughout all...

"The Bible is not an infallible Book, in the sense in which it is popularly supposed to be infallible. When we study the history of the several books, (the history of the canon, the history of the distribution and reproduction of the manuscript copies, and the history of the versions, when we discover that the 'various readings' of the differing manuscripts amount to one hundred and fifty thousand, the impossibility of maintaining the verbal inerrancy of the Bible becomes evident. We see how human ignorance and error have been suffered to mingle with this stream of living water throughout all...

CHRISTMAS STORIES AND LEGENDS (1916) compiled by Phebe A. Curtiss is a heartwarming collection of beloved classic stories of Christmas by various authors. Traditional and timeless, these include both well-known and less familiar tales of faith, sacrifice, joy, and hope to uplift the heart and bring light to a cherished winter holiday.

Sit down by a warm crackling fire, open these pages and be reminded of the true faithful spirit of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS STORIES AND LEGENDS (1916) compiled by Phebe A. Curtiss is a heartwarming collection of beloved classic stories of Christmas by various authors. Traditional and timeless, these include both well-known and less familiar tales of faith, sacrifice, joy, and hope to uplift the heart and bring light to a cherished winter holiday.

Sit down by a warm crackling fire, open these pages and be reminded of the true faithful spirit of Christmas.

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"The Church and Modern Life" from Washington Gladden. Leading American Congregational pastor and early leader in the Social Gospel movement (1836-1918).