The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-17

| Dogmattcs and Ethics at Hartford. Ii is
| safe 10 say that no theologian in New
| England has a deeper insight into the
| spirit and teaching OF Johns Gospel, or
into all questions relating to its au-
| thority.
OF Biblical Literature and ExegeSis at
Drew. the Oldest Theological seminary
OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
founded by Daniel Drew. He Is an ac-
complished scholar and forceful speak
er and is wen known as lecturer at
Chautauqua assemblies.
Professor Stevens Is a graduate of
Denison university In Ohio and OF Roch-
ester Theological seminary and was a
student of philolosy and theology at Har-
ward, at Leipzig and at Berlin. The
Harmony OF the Gospels prepared by
himself and Professor Burton Of Chi
cago has no superior He is one OF the
ablest New Testament scholars In the
country, is a cautious and conservative
thinker. but fully alive TO the movements
OF modern thought and open to truth
from whatever quarter He IL a profound
believer In the Bible as special revela-
tion while yet he recognizes human
methods In the record OF that revelation
In Scripture. He is the joint author with
Professor Burton OF most valuable
Handbook OF the Life OF Christ"
WELL KNOWN BIBLE TEACHER.
Professor White IL a graduate OF Woos-
ter university, Ohio. and Xenia Theologi-
cal seminary. and studied at Yale In post
graduate work from 1S7-ls90. He was
professor OF Hebrew at xenia from 1890
to 1894 and a teacher In the Moody Bible
institute. from 1894 to 1896. and in a spe-
cia Bible work in Great Britain under
Y. NJ. c. A.. and college auspices from
1896 TO 1900. In 1900 he founded the Bible
Teachers Training school In New York.
which is rapidly increasing in numbers.
and acquiring national reputation. He
Is one OF the best known Bible teachers
in the country.
Professor Nash OF Cambridge is one Of
the strongest teachers in the Episcopal
church. He is n graduate OF Harvard
and Of the Episcopal Theological school
az Cambridge. In which institution he
holds the chair OF Interpretation Of the
New Testament. He ls an inspiring and
eloquent preacher OF constantly increas-
ing reputation. He has just declined a
call 20 the rectorship Of the Church Of
present salary would have been multi
piled by three. He is the author OF The
Genesis of the Social Science" Ethics
and Revelation" and The History OF the
Higher Criticism OF the sew Testament"
DR. A. C. Dixon is the well known pas
tor Of the Ruggles street Baptist ohurch
IN Boston. which b probably the largest
institutional church in New Engiand As
preacher he is earnest. spiritual and
evangelical possessing much Of the Are
OF his native South. He has great sue
cess in evangelistic services.
FORMERLY OF GRACE CHURCH
DR. Floyd w. Tompkins Ia always at
home when In Providence owing TO his
rectorship in Grace church for several
years. He has held rectorships In Hart
ford and Chicago and r. now the success
or Of Phillips Brooks and Bishop Nc
vickar as rector Of Holy Trinity In Phil
adelphia. lie needs no Introduction to
Providence people as an earnest and elo-
duent preacher. loved and honored by all.
irrespective of denomination. He IL n
warm friend of Christian Endeavor and
OF Sunday school work and Of every good
cause. He IL the author ~ several de- !
votional books
one familiar with Johns gospel will |
readily understand why this gospel has
been chosen for special presentation in
this way. The sospei Of John IL re-
markable IN its unity OF structure In its /
sinsieness ~ purpose IN porirayins Jesus
N the Christ, In It's depth and richness