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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922 ; STILE HENGE NBBLEDCOSE Says Luke, Matthew and John Didn't Write Books Every neighborhood of Winnetka is discussing last Sunday's Morning Men's class session at Community House, at which Prof. Fred Merrifield of Chicago university Divinity school sounded the keynote of what resolved itself into probably the most animat- ed discussion in the history of that group of Winnetka men. In speaking on his subject "Where We Got Our New Testament," Prof. Merrifield made startling statements. ments. Arrangement Incorrect The books of the New Testament Book of Luke was not written by Luke, nor was the Book of Matthew or John, by those famous Biblical characters. Instead, they were written by unknown men, in some cases long after the passing on of the men whose names the individual books bear, but they were given these names by the writers because of the added authorita- tive influence which they would have. Professor Merrifield cited probable exceptions to this in the case of the Book of Mark, and Paul's Letter. Luke a Scholarly Work He gave a very interesting and graphic description of the men who wrote the various Books of the New Testament, based on the literary style and general construction of these books. He devoted some time to a discussion of the Book of Luke, which he said, was evidently written by a very learned scholar who undoubted- ly entertained the fundamental idea of swinging the entire Roman Empire over to Christianity, and, in the course of his efforts to do this, was endeavoring to educate and persuade Theopholis, the Roman official who is mentioned in the very opening of sion. the Book. establish his teachings with Theoph- : olis and with the empire at large|s he wrote the Book of Luke, which is, |! in a large measure, a compilation or : gathering together of the most im-|& portant parts of all the " available at that time--mainly, the|y Book of Mark and the Sayings of |1 Jesus. : It is Prof. Merrifield's contention |y that, largely, through the influence of |} the Book of Luke the Roman Empire : later swung over to the Christian |x Church. 1 The discussion was so interesting : and the questions and answers shot |e back and forth so numerous that ar- 1 rangements have been made for an-|y other meeting Monday evening, No-|1 vember 6, at the Dr. J. O. Ely home 1 at 592 Cherry street, at which time |g Professor Merrifield will be asked to |} continue his very interesting discus- : L In order to more firmly HO ARDelightful Selection of Coats We invite you to see this large assortment of WINTER COATS A Complete Selection of Styles literature Very Reasonable Prices UNIQUE STYLE SHOP WO ER SENS BB ET as now arranged in the Bible are in an incorrect order chronologically and otherwise, he said. The natural arrangement is a chronological one. In most cases, he stated, the books of the New Testament were not at all written by the men whose names they bear. For instance, he explained, the Dr. John L. Ralston announces that Dr. Melvin B. Hasbrouck is associated with him in the prac- tice of Osteopathy at 353 Park Ave., Glencoe. Tel. Glencoe 43 and 564. -- Saddle Horses || Ey Excellent Saddle Horses : Distinctive es f 1 tins Wok co tor or sale at a very reason- able price. A complete line of Imported Woolens and Scotch Tweeds, for you to select from. Phone Winnetka Horses for Rent-- Retin hohe O. E. ODHNER 1167 1050 Gage St. Hubbard Woods $1.00 per hour | ate LLL LL LLL LL LET LL LLL LEED . | = ° L] " . : Hemstitching ; F. T. Richardson - 5 In Gold, Silver, Irish Point, Picoting, Etc., a : | eating, Buttons Covered, Stamping, Embroider | - and Beading. ping y x 730 Elm St. Phone » | , A full line Pictorial Review Embroidery Trans- - WINNETKA Winnetka 25 ! B fer Patterns, Beading Cross-stitch and Initials, also § bi -- . -2 fine line of laces. = | : ---- § i' Singer Sewing Machines, sold or rented, a few x . old machines very reasonable. ] 2 - | : High Class Work Quick Personal Service 1B 2 n : A. M. CARY - 1131 Greenleaf Avenue » ® 1 Near Wilmette Ave. Electric Station u ahs : | PHONE WILMETTE 2354 a LC W 1S - \. \ oll; ! 1A N | m Open 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Closed Saturdays 1 P.M. oo ] . 796 Elm St Wi k va NJ I m reet, innetka | rr Phones 1 and 333 Ls = ; 253 : E = 3 V/A~£ operate our own de- "I FER ki livery trucks --it gives Po EERE you better service. 2 | We carry accounts and give ¥ credit to reliable parties. 4 /7 7 LC NY We carry the BEST Cliere is only one right MEATS money can buy. time to open a 3avings, account-- right away : Take heed of the WwW d | ahove haragip hat Coul Be Better? and you Wi t, . never regret t A trial order WINNETKA will convince you. TRIE & SEVINES BRLS WIRE EL e ;