Liberty Magazine from May 1937 - Will Oxford Religious Drive get into Politics?
Liberty Magazine from May 1937 - Will Oxford Religious Drive get into Politics?
- Title: Liberty Magazine
- Date: May 22, 1937
- Feature Article: Will Oxford Religious Drive Get Into Politics? by Will Irwin
- Publisher: Liberty
- Pages: 66
- Condition: Fair to Good — Cover shows edge wear, creasing, and age toning. Back cover is torn off and missing. Pages are intact with moderate toning; small edge tears and chips possible.
Description
This issue of Liberty Magazine (May 22, 1937) features the provocative article Will Oxford Religious Drive Get Into Politics? by Will Irwin. The piece explores the global spread and rising influence of the Oxford Group, highlighting its role in international discussions and questioning whether its spiritual ideals might influence political affairs. Illustrated with photographs, the article captures the Group’s reach into Europe, including references to Crown Princess Juliana of Holland and Oxford Group mass meetings in England.
In addition to the Oxford Group feature, the magazine includes serialized fiction, short stories, commentary, and articles reflecting the social and political concerns of 1930s America.
Collectibility / Significance
- Notable for its Oxford Group content, an important precursor to the Alcoholics Anonymous movement.
- A snapshot of contemporary debate on the intersection of religion and politics in the interwar years.
- Sought after by collectors of Oxford Group, AA history, and pre-WWII cultural periodicals.
Condition Notes
- Cover shows noticeable wear, age toning, and creasing.
- Back cover is missing.
- Interior pages present with toning typical of pulp magazines from this era.
- Binding intact.
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