May 24, 2025

Written in 1951, God and Man at Yale is a critical examination of Yale University's undergraduate education by William F. Buckley Jr., who had just graduated from the institution. The book argues that Yale's faculty were undermining the university's founding ethos of Christian humanism by promoting atheism, collectivism, and Keynesian economics. Buckley criticized specific courses and professors for their hostility to religion and individualism, suggesting that this was a betrayal of the values held by Yale's alumni. The book is considered a seminal work in the American conservative movement and had a significant impact on Buckley's career and public profile.

In this book, Bruce Barton presents Jesus in a unique light, depicting him as a robust and entrepreneurial individual who founded a world-conquering organization with a group of twelve hand-picked men. Barton argues that Jesus was a skilled executive, a master of advertising, and a sociable man who enjoyed life. The book challenges traditional depictions of Jesus as weak and effeminate, instead portraying him as a leader with muscles 'hard as iron' and a commanding presence. Written in 1925, the book was highly controversial but became one of the best-selling non-fiction books of the 20th century, offering insights into leadership, service, and personal awakening that remain relevant today.