Background
James, William John was born on September 7, 1860 in Cincinnati. Son of Thomas and Alice Pearson (Williams) James.
James, William John was born on September 7, 1860 in Cincinnati. Son of Thomas and Alice Pearson (Williams) James.
Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1876-1879. Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1883, Master of Arts, 1886. Doctor of Humane Letters, Dickinson College, 1920.
Studied university of Leipzig and Berlin and traveled in Europe, 1883-1887.
Tutor in mathematics, 1887-1890, instructor, 1890-1895, librarian, 1891-1929, Wesleyan University, also assistant treasurer.
God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.
In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.
Married Saidee Brakeley Walters, July 16, 1890.