This book contains five parts, all relating to Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In James Luther Adams one finds the curious, and sometimes contradictory, combination of medieval saint, Renaissance humanist, Marxist critic, Enlightenment encyclopedist, sectarian enthusiast, and bourgeois compulsive.

The emphasis throughout is on world affirmation and reverence for life. Wherever necessary all these prayers of power have been degenderized. Archaic language is avoided.

Author Herbert Vetter takes his readers on a historical journey through the pages of time, revealing each notable American Unitarian's contribution to society.