Theological Essays and Other Papers - Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Theological Essays and Other Papers - Volume 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of philosophical and theological essays written during the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricate relationships between Christianity, its implications for political movements, and comparisons with Pagan religions, exploring doctrinal, ethical, and societal themes within this framework. The opening of the volume begins with De Quincey's examination of Christianity as a subtle yet powerful force in political movements, asserting that its influence often goes unnoticed within societal structures. He discusses the complexity of earthly perceptions against the spiritual realities of Christianity, drawing a parallel between human understanding and complex natural phenomena. De Quincey suggests that Christianity's depth allows for a convoluted interaction with political dynamics and societal norms, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of its principles and how they differ fundamentally from those of ancient Paganism. The beginning sets the tone for a profound exploration of theology's role in shaping human experience and societal constructs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

On Christianity as an organ of political movement

Protestantism

On the supposed scriptural expression for eternity

Judas Iscariot

On Hume's argument against miracles

Casuistry

Greece under the Romans.

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-01