“If a return to the older method now seems startling it is partly because of the acceleration in the rate of historical change due to industrialization—there is a far greater difference between the accidents of life in 1600 AD and in 1942 than between those of 30 AD and 1600.” At any time and place, a biblical character dressed like a Renaissance courtier is significantly less jarring than one wearing a business suit and lace-up oxfords.
