Description
1941 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library.
This well-worn copy of “Life Begins with God” by Merlin L. Neff is a fascinating time capsule from the early years of World War II. Published in 1941, just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, this book offers a glimpse into the religious and philosophical beliefs that shaped American society on the eve of its entry into the global conflict. Neff, a Methodist minister and professor at Garrett Biblical Institute, presents a Christian perspective on the meaning of life and the role of faith in navigating life’s challenges.
While the book’s physical condition bears the marks of its decades of use, likely passed from reader to reader in libraries and private collections, its well-preserved pages hold a wealth of historical and cultural insights. Neff’s writing reflects the moral and spiritual values that sustained many Americans during the turbulent war years, providing solace and guidance in uncertain times. For collectors and readers alike, this copy represents an opportunity to engage with a work that resonated deeply with its original audience and continues to offer a window into the mindset of a nation on the brink of profound change.
