The Hibbert Journal Explained

The Hibbert Journal was a large, quarterly magazine in softback book format, issued since 1902 by the Hibbert Trust, best described by its subtitle: A Quarterly Review of Religion, Theology and Philosophy. In the early years it was published by Williams and Norgate, 14 Henrietta Street, London, with the U.S. Agent being Sherman, French & Co,. 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. The subscription c. 1911 was "Ten Shillings per annum, post free".^[1] It ceased publication in 1968.^[2]

Editorial Board and Key Persons associated with the Journal

The Hibbert Journal was, from October 1902 to January 1948, edited by L. P. Jacks.^[3] Philosopher Dawes Hicks assisted him as sub-editor from its beginnings until his death in 1941.^[4]

A number of eminent people contributed to the production of the Journal; Knights and Lords, professors, philosophers, senior clergy and academics:

• Professor William James
• Sir Oliver Lodge
• C.W Stubbs, Bishop of Truro
• Sir Edward Russell of Liverpool

Further reading

• Alan R. Ruston, Ch. 4: "The HIbbert Journal", The Hibbert Trust: A History (1984)

External links

• Volumes 1-12 of The Hibbert Journal (electronic scans of first 36 issues)

Notes and References

1. "Hibbert Journal Vol IX, No. 9, April 1911
2. Index to The Hibbert Journal 1902–1968, Lancelot Austin Garrard, Hibbert Trust, Hibbert Trust, 1987.
3. Josiah Royce, The Basic Writings of Josiah Royce: Logic, loyalty, and community Fordham University Press, 2005, (p. 1218).
4. Stebbing . L. Susan . Susan Stebbing . July 1941 . G. Dawes Hicks, F.B.A. . . en . 16 . 63 . 333–333 . 10.1017/S0031819100002746 . 1469-817X.