Religion and Evolution: Sermon by Ex-president Frost at the Baptist Church, July 26, 1925, 1925-07-26

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Identifier: 3

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Religion and Evolution: Sermon by Ex-president Frost at the Baptist Church, July 26, 1925

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Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Materials in this series consist of hand and typewritten drafts, printed copies, and newspaper clippings of Frost's speeches, addresses, and lectures. Documents provide insight into his teaching career at Oberlin, his theological and philosophical attitudes, and his administration of Berea College in an era of expanding programs. Arrangement is chronological.

Dates

created: 1925-07-26

Creator

From the Collection: Frost, William G. -- (William Goodell) -- 1854-1938 (Person)
From the Collection: Hutchins Library (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Extent

From the Collection: 21.40 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Religion and Evolution: Sermon by Ex-president Frost at the Baptist Church, July 26, 1925. Pamphlet with writings by W.G. Frost. In part, a thoughtful response to the Scopes Trial being held in neighboring Tennessee, Frost acknowledges the mysteries found in both religion and science, then expounds on the necessity of reasoned thought and experience in religion. He then spends the second half of the 23-page text discussing evolution.