I've enjoyed many of old Harold's books. He also held 'Orlando's' hand when she had nothing better to do. ( )

849 The Age of Reason The Eighteenth Century, by Harold Nicolson (read 27 Apr 1966) Until yesterday I thought the book I finished today was quite the book. It is a study of the 18th century, or aspects of it, mostly by tracing vignettes of persons: Saint Simon (1695-1755); Pierre Boyle (1647-1706); Louis XIV; Peter the Great; Voltaire (1694-1778); Frederick the Great; Catherine the Great (astonishing!); Addison; Swift; Franklin; Horace Walpole; Louis XV; Cagliostro; Samuel Johnson; Thomas Paine; John Wesley; and Rousseau. Much fascinating historical material. But then I attended a theology class and was enthralled! The book being used is In the class is Redeeming Christ, by F. X. Durrwell. I read two chapters before class and got nothing out of it. But what an elucidation the class was! Real teaching--making the meaningless full of meaning! I am astounded. The concept of Christ's death--the redemption occurs at that time--I never heard before . Simply enthralling exposition. ( )