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Letter to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli, 1899-02-17

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01.001 (Series 1)

Scope and Contents

Press book letter and one typed transcript; p.s. that letter begun Feb. 17, completed Feb. 22. re term "Gentiles" discussed in depth, including Muslims; Sewall's interpretation mentioned; New Church in world of spirits before earth; Baltimore prospects; Roschman on Schreck mentioned. Response to Feb. 16 letter, FEW assigned interesting subject from Mr. Sewall. Term "Christian Gentilism" usually Catholic Church. References given; WFP compares Reformed and Catholic Gentiles, adds that "gentiles" can include children and simple from all religions (mentions "Mohammedans"). Role of ministers is to present accommodated truth, not do the accommodating. Church to be formed in world of spirits before earth, reasons. WFP heard from Mr. Odhner and FEW that work in Baltimore encouraging. Mention of Rudolph Roschman on Mr. Schreck. Names mentioned: Mr. Sewall; Mohammed; Mr. Odhner; Rudolph Roschman; Mr. Schreck; Alena (Waelchli). Source: Letter Press Book A pp. 494-495

Dates

  • 1899-02-17

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Extent

From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository

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