Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering. Pendleton discusses his change in perception as to the quality and character of Miss (Lilian) Beekman’s work. He had been doubtful about her work due of a sense that she was “sensualizing” spiritual doctrine, but over the summer he had time to read some 12 or 14 of her lectures and was surprised. The turning point for him was her doctrine about “infilling spheres” which gave him a new perception of things. He writes, “I...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that Bishop DeCharms’ traveling expenses for the Pittsburgh dedication service will be covered by the General Church. Things are busy in Bryn Athyn as they prepare for the dedication of their own new Assembly Hall, but Pendleton will plan to arrive in Pittsburgh the Saturday preceding their dedication. Pendleton writes about his concerns regarding the doctrinal developments...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses the administration of Holy Supper during his recent visit to Pittsburgh for their district Assembly. He agrees with Iungerich that a series of mistakes were made, and Pendleton will consider Iungerich’s suggestions regarding the order and sequence of administration. Pendleton recommends a blue chasuble for Iungerich to wear as a means of distinguishing and honoring the Holy Supper...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. General Church letterhead. Handwritten copy attached. Pendleton writes a 7 point response to Iungerich’s paper. Most of Pendleton’s points are in disagreement with Iungerich’s arguments. The arguments center around the physical nature of the Divine Human, whether it was made Divine via transmutation or substitution. Names mentioned: Dr. Burnham, Miss (Lillian Grace) Beekman

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. General Church letterhead. A second typed copy attached. Handwritten copy also attached. Pendleton engages in a doctrinal debate with Iungerich about the Lord’s glorification and the nature of spiritual matter as presented in the Principia. Pendleton writes, “Is it fully satisfactory to you to see the spiritual as simply a rapid orbital movement of a material unit, say of third finites? . . . I do...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses his thoughts on representations/correspondences of parts of the worship service; “It is impossible for me to object to the statement that the Word should be present with the elements. It may be said that It is present at every point of the chancel where the action is focused. The question is as to whether It should be represented as being present at these points, derivatively from...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton encloses a check to cover Iungerich’s traveling expenses. Pendleton reports that he spent the weekend at Toms River with Otho (W. Heilman), Leonard (E. Gyllenhaal?), and Randolph (W. Childs?). Hugo (Odhner) is doing as well as could be expected, although he apparently has typhoid symptoms. He is under the care of Dr. Olds and two nurses, and they are doing everything that can be done, except...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that Iungerich’s impressions of Mr. Pfeiffer and the recent doctrinal developments at the Hague were presented to the Consistory. The Consistory members are skeptical of Pfeiffer’s “new doctrine,” and some even feel that his ideas are tantamount to heresy. Bishop Tilson believes they should come down on Pfeiffer’s ideas in the “good old Academy style,” but Pendleton believes they should...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton finds Iungerich’s comment about the length of the papers read aloud at the Assembly pertinent. Pendleton suggests they might try instituting a strict time limit, but he is doubtful about how well that will work. Pendleton hopes Iungerich’s letter to Mr. Pfeiffer will “call for a modest admission.” He states that the main issue the Church has with Pfeiffer is the tone of authenticity with which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton thanks Iungerich for showing him the correspondence between Iungerich and Mr. Pfeiffer. Pendleton remarks that Pfeiffer did not give Iungerich much of a reply and that “one cannot but admire the grandeur of his reserve.” Pendleton has enclosed with this letter a copy of Theodore Pitcairn’s letter to him (Pendleton) and his reply. Pendleton feels Pitcairn has put him in a difficult position by...