The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 Writers Called Thomas

       

      1 Dylan Thomas (1914–1953, E), poet
      2 Gwyn Thomas (1936–2016, W), poet and academic
      3 Gwyn Thomas (1913–1981, E), novelist
      4 Ned Thomas (b 1936, EW), critic and editor
      5 (Philip) Edward Thomas (1878-1917)
      6 Leslie Thomas (1931–2014, E), novelist
      7 R S Thomas (1913–2000, EW), poet
      8 William Thomas (Gwilym Marles, 1834–1879, W), poet and minister
      9 David Thomas (Dewi Hefin, 1828–1909, W), poet and schoolteacher
      10 Ebenezer Thomas (Eben Fardd, 1802–1863, W), poet

      (The above writers wrote in E(nglish) or W(elsh) or both)

4 comments:

Egertonian said...

We stopped off at Laugharne on our way to Pembrokeshire in June, it was a sunny day and an intersting and welcoming place.

Peter Ratcliff said...

I can't believe you didn't include....
Ok. Here is a clue, it begins with a G and in the shortened form ends in FF.
The full name ends in a Y.

Gary Brady said...

Only professionals here I think, Peter. Laugharne is lovely. We had a very nice family holiday there a few year ago.

Gary Brady said...

FYI esp Peter https://www.chiswickbookfestival.net/2024-local-authors/