Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England. The Bryn Athyn Assembly has just ended. Pendleton reports that a variety of views were expressed in the papers read, and while the Church remains unified, he believes that there are “indications on the horizon that we may be approaching a period of temptations.” Pendleton then discusses the Hague position at length. In a discussion with Theodore Pitcairn, Pitcairn admitted to Pendleton that the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for not responding to Iungerich sooner. He expresses his hope that the “David matter” has simmered down, and he explains that the “Hague controversy” has entered a new phase. Bishop DeCharms’ trip to South African has been called off due to a lack of funds. Pendleton asks if the dates Sept. 28-30 will suffice for the Pittsburgh Assembly next fall. Names mentioned: Bishop (George)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton enjoyed Iungerich’s account of the British Assembly with his summary of discussions about the Hague doctrine. Regarding this doctrine and its relationship to the General Church, Pendleton writes, “Whatever may be said for or against some of the later expounding of that doctrine, the arrogant pronouncements of its beginning promulgation still stand as basic to the system. So far...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the last Consistory meeting was devoted to a preliminary discussion of “the Allard development.” As the Consistory members were unfamiliar with the subject, Iungerich’s letters are currently being passed amongst the members so that everyone may have a firsthand account of the situation. Pendleton writes that he appreciated Iungerich’s defense of his use of the word...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton acknowledges Iungerich’s letter of Sept. 21st in which Iungerich reports on his dealings with the leaders of the Hague movement. Pendleton writes that this letter was read aloud to the Consistory, resulting in “wave after wave of merriment, the climax of which came with the ‘boneless jellyfish.’”

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton responds to Iungerich’s last letter with a theological discussion of the relationship between Swedenborg’s scientific works and the Writings; “As you know, many of us came more fully into the realization of the correlation between those works and the Writings, but as a rule we stopped short of the position which you hold . . . namely, that the Scientific Works are a Divine...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. From Iungerich’s last letter, Pendleton has a better understanding of why Iungerich objects to having his letters read aloud in Consistory, i.e., the custom of sending out Consistory minutes and noting therein the letters read. Pendleton will, however, continue to share Iungerich’s letters with Bishop DeCharms. Both Pendleton and DeCharms enjoyed reading Iungerich’s keen response to Theo...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s post card and letter of December 7th. Pendleton does not anticipate being able to travel to Europe in the summer. He hopes Iungerich will attend the British Assembly as he feels it is important that “some one should be on hand who is fully armed against the illusive teachings of the ‘Leer’” (i.e. De Hemelsche Leer). Pendleton hopes all will be well with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of Feb. 21st. Pendleton relays the contents of his reply to Mr. (Albert) Bjorck after Bjorck asked if it was advisable to publish a letter exchange between himself and Bishop DeCharms: “The copy of your letter to Bishop De Charms, which you have forwarded to me, is an open attack upon the General Church, which, on the face of it, involves your...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Spring meetings in Bryn Athyn have successfully concluded with the ordination of Dr. (Alfred) Acton into the episcopal degree of the priesthood. Pendleton relays the latest in a series of letters he has exchanged with Mr. Bjorck. Bjorck argues that his letter to Bishop DeCharms does not constitute an attack upon the Church as he merely pointed out things in the...