Studies of Christianity; Or, Timely Thoughts for Religious Thinkers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martineau, James, 1805-1900

Contributor:

Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Studies of Christianity; Or, Timely Thoughts for Religious Thinkers" by James Martineau is a philosophical work that was likely written in the mid-19th century. The text comprises a collection of essays addressing various aspects of Christianity, aimed at providing insights for religious thinkers in a time of evolving theological discourse. The work fundamentally explores the moral and spiritual dimensions of Christianity, distinguishing it from dogmatic and ritualistic interpretations. At the start of the volume, Martineau's introduction emphasizes the importance of liberal thinking in the context of Christianity, advocating for an understanding of faith that is grounded in personal spiritual experiences rather than rigid doctrines. He discusses the historical evolution of religious thought and the necessity for a deeper, more individualized comprehension of Christian ethics. The introductory portion sets the stage for the following essays, which promise to delve into issues such as the nature of devotion, the relationship between faith and morality, and the tension between religious beliefs and scientific understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introductory thoughts, from Mr. Martineau's writings

Distinctive types of Christianity

Christianity without priest and without ritual

Inconsistency of the scheme of vicarious redemption

Mediatorial religion

Five points of Christian faith

Creed and heresies of early Christianity

The creed of Christendom

The ethics of Christendom

The restoration of belief

One gospel in many dialects

St. Paul and his modern students

Sin: what it is, what it is not

The duties of Christians in an age of controversy.

Credits:

Produced by Delphine Lettau, Douglas L. Alley, III and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-08-01