Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) was a preeminent poet of the Victorian era, a lifelong educator, a pioneer in the field of literary criticism, a government official, and an influential public figure. Hebraism and Hellenism is one of the essays which is included in his collection of essays Culture and Anarchy. Here Arnold talks about the concepts of Hebraism and Hellenism. Generally human beings prefer to act rather than to think. This is because they are not guided by the light of reason, that's why Bishop William advises never go against the best light you have and take care that your light be not darkness. (Hebraism and Hellenism) The action may follow the voice of the conscience and its best light and yet may not be able to see that the light is not the light of true reason but darkness.

Hebraism is inclined to Hebrew ideals, a faith in...