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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1930-02-25

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letters of January 8th, 27th and Feb. 13th along with an enclosed copy of a letter form Miss Martha Perrson to Tilson. Perrson accuses Rev. Baeckstrom of hypnotizing and telepathically harassing her, and she has written to Tilson for help. Pendleton comments that Perrson can “do no harm” to Baeckstrom “with any who have an acquaintance with either one of them.” In Tilson’s letter of Jan. 8th, he refers to Pendleton’s agreement with Mr. Bjorck’s view of the Writings as part of the letter of the Word. Pendleton responds, “I know of no change in my view with reference to the Writings in their relation to the letter of the Word. I have always recognized that the Writings, as a rational revelation of the internal sense of the Word, must of need have a letter of their own. But I have not been willing to confuse this letter with that which we know as the letter of the Word of the Old and New Testaments, but if you please, would maintain what I consider to be a right and orderly distinction between them.” Pendleton did speak with Mr. Bjorck and was in agreement with him, however, he (Bjorck) did not at the time express the views which Tilson refers to in his letter. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have concluded. It was decided to bring the matter of an Assistant Bishop before the upcoming Assembly in June. Pendleton hopes Tilson will find it possible to attend this Assembly. Names mentioned: Miss Matha Perrson, Mr. (Albert) Bjorck, Mr. (Gustaf) Baeckstrom

Dates

  • 1930-02-25

Extent

From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English