Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834

Contributor:

Morley, Henry, 1822-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a philosophical exploration and collection of essays written in the early 19th century. It delves into religious experience, particularly how faith is influenced by personal understanding and inquiry into the nature of inspiration and scripture. Coleridge's reflections present an engaging discourse on spirituality, the nuances of belief, and the tension between reason and faith. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Coleridge's contemplations during a period of illness, prompting him to reflect inwardly on his faith and spiritual struggles. He mentions being inspired by a text, drawing a parallel between his own seeking of truth and the experiences of others as he contemplates religious doctrines. Through a heartfelt and intricate articulation of his thoughts, he begins to outline his "Confessions," in which he seeks to reconcile his intellect with his faith and confronts the complexities of interpreting scripture within the context of divine inspiration. As he starts to categorize his beliefs, Coleridge sets the stage for a deeper analysis of Christianity's truths and the condition of belief in the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Confessions of an inquiring spirit

Letters on the inspiration of the scriptures

An essay on faith

Notes on the Book of Common Prayer

A nightly prayer

A sailor's fortune.

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Company edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2001-04-01