What is lewis browne?

Lewis Browne was a British-American writer and clergyman, born on September 25, 1897 in Manchester, England. He grew up in a Jewish family and received his education in both Jewish and secular schools. In 1914, Browne was sent to the United States to continue his education, but his studies were interrupted by the outbreak of World War I. He joined the United States Army and served as a sergeant in the medical corps.

After the war, Browne resumed his education at City College of New York, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1920 and a master's degree in English literature in 1926. He also studied theology at the Jewish Institute of Religion and was ordained as a rabbi in 1923.

Browne became interested in writing and authored several books, including "This Believing World" (1926), which explores the history and beliefs of various world religions. The book was a bestseller, and Browne became a popular lecturer on the topic of comparative religion. He also wrote several novels, including "The Disowned" (1933) and "The Screwtape Letters" (1942).

Throughout his career, Browne continued to explore his Jewish roots and wrote several books on Jewish teachings, including "The Wisdom of Israel" (1945) and "The Graphic Bible" (1949).

Browne died on July 18, 1958, at the age of 60, in New York City.