The Inside of the Cup — Volume 02

"The Inside of the Cup — Volume 02" by Winston Churchill is a novel published in 1913. John Hodder, a minister recruited to lead an affluent urban church, initially preaches to satisfy wealthy patrons who desire a Christianity that doesn't challenge corporate power or concentrated wealth. After befriending the powerful but lonely Eldon Parr, Hodder undergoes a spiritual crisis that transforms his ministry. He begins preaching Jesus's core message of loving and serving mankind, sparking fierce conflict within his congregation and igniting nationwide debate about Christianity's role in modern American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Originally issued 2004-10-19. Transcribed by Produced by David Widger. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5357).