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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. On returning from Glenview, Pendleton found Odhner’s note with his study of the “Divine Human from Eternity” enclosed. Pendleton has only had time to glance over the first part, but the contents of the study interest him. He will examine it more closely later.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. No Date. Pendleton informs Odhner that he will visit Bryn Athyn again shortly to attend the Consistory meeting. During his visit, he hopes to discuss aspects of Swedenborg’s scientific philosophy which have been on his mind. He writes, “In fact I am again up to my neck, if not deeper, in Swedenborg’s science. The occasion for this recent plunge is a certain startling proposition, concerning the nature of the Sun as...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Date: July 6th, no year. Pendleton discusses Swedenborg’s writings on the metaphysics of the soul as they relate to his criticism of Odhner’s paper. He writes, “You will recall that on the occasion of the reading of your first paper I said that Swedenborg had stated that the 'pure simple was neither Infinite nor finite but an indefinite eus(?)' and that you challenged me to show the statement. Unfortunately I could not...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton thanks Odhner for his letter of yesterday with news from Bryn Athyn. He comments, “I have always opposed vaccinations as a matter of course. The compulsory variety adds injustice to injury. . . As to voluntary vaccination, I consider that the principle involved is a choice between evils, which every man must be free to make according to his judgement.” He asks if he is correct in understanding Odhner to say...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton, most likely to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Addressed to “My Dear Boy.” No Date. Pendleton thanks the Odhners for their last letter with an “excellent picture.” Of the picture, Pendleton writes, “Tell ‘Lulu’ that her’s though good, does not quite do her justice. And as for yours, there is a mingling of genial humor and fierce determination which is entirely characteristic and altogether delightful. A sort of love for friends and terror for enemies...

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...