Charles R. Brewer
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Charles Richard Brewer (1890–1971) was an American professor, preacher, poet, and leader for the churches of Christ. Born near Gimlet Creek in Giles County, Tennessee, Brewer's career included many publications, television and radio shows, and a reputation for biblical learning. He died due to injuries resulting from a car crash. His funeral in Nashville was attended by some 3,000 people. Brewer was named "Speaker of the Year" in his final year[1] and eventually a "Lipscomb Legend" by the university.[2] He was scheduled to speak at Pepperdine University in April of his last year, where he was to receive the school's annual Most Distinguished Service Award. A belltower on the campus of Lipscomb University in 1935 was dedicated to his memory.[3]
Brewer attended David Lipscomb College (now Lipscomb University), George Peabody College for Teachers, Hardin-Simmons University, University of Texas, Vanderbilt University and University of Chicago. He taught at David Lipscomb College in Nashville and at Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) in Abilene, Texas. He taught Bible, English Literature, drama, Greek, French, and Latin.[4] Ever the Renaissance man, Brewer's thesis at Hardin-Simmons was on Shakespeare.
Brewer also served as president of the Nashville School of Preaching. This school was for men who wanted to preach but couldn't afford the tuition and the cost of regular colleges and universities. It still exists today in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
