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. 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...

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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 London, England. Iungerich’s letter of August 2nd was forwarded to Pittsburgh where Pendleton was on a 10 day trip to visit his wife (Beatrice) in the hospital. Pendleton plans to meet with Iungerich’s wife (Elizabeth) for the purpose of hearing news of Iungerich and for speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Harris, who are interested in the Church. Pendleton discusses the “revolutionary” paper Iungerich wrote for the Assembly;...

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 acknowledges Iungerich’s letter of Dec. 15th containing an outline for the paper he will deliver at the open meeting of the ministers’ council. Mr. Pfeiffer is visiting Bryn Athyn and has been making a favorable impression with his humility and the way in which he argues his ideas. Pendleton has not truly spoken to him yet as they have only seen each other at social functions. Regarding...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the Consistory found Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 10th very interesting. The members found Iungerich’s brief for his proposed paper very engaging. Mr. Pfeiffer plans to visit Bryn Athyn soon, and Pendleton has heard that he hopes to meet individually with the clergy “in order to impart to [them] the higher light.” Pendleton is looking forward to the approaching midyear meetings and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Signed for N.D. Pendleton by Freda Pendleton. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of June 12th; Pendleton hopes Deltenre’s doctor is right and he will indeed be able to begin walking again by mid-July. Pendleton learned from the Portland Journal that Rev. Charles Nusbaum has accepted a call to Mauritius and will stay for a year before returning to Portland. Pendleton does not think there will be a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. If Pfeiffer is able to attend the upcoming Assembly in Kitchener, Pendleton would like him to present a paper during one of the meetings. Pfeiffer should reply to Pendleton with the paper’s subject and title so that they can print an accurate program in the Life.