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Bellows, Henry W. (Henry Whitney)
1814
1882
Bellows, Henry Whitney
Clarke, James Freeman
1810
1888
Clarke, J. F. (James Freeman)
Coquerel, Athanase
1820
1875
Coquerel, A. (Athanase)
Dewey, Orville
1794
1882
Everett, Charles Carroll
1829
1900
Everett, C. C. (Charles Carroll)
Hedge, Frederic Henry
1805
1890
Hedge, F. H. (Frederic Henry)
Martineau, James
1805
1900
Peabody, Andrew P. (Andrew Preston)
1811
1893
Peabody, A. P. (Andrew Preston)
Peabody, Andrew Preston
Smith, George Vance
1902
Smith, G. Vance (George Vance)
Stearns, Oliver
1807
1885
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Christianity and Modern Thought
Break between modern thought and ancient faith and worship / H.W. Bellows -- A true theology the basis of human progress / J.F. Clarke -- The rise and decline of the Romish church / A. Coquerel, fils -- Selfhood and sacrifice / O. Dewey -- The relation of Jesus to the present age / C.C. Everett -- The mythical element in the New Testament / F.H. Hedge -- The place of mind in nature and intuition in man / J. Martineau -- The relations of ethics and theology / A.P. Peabody -- Christianity: what it is not, and what it is / G.V. Smith -- The aim and hope of Jesus / O. Stearns.
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"Christianity and Modern Thought" by Henry W. Bellows et al. is a collection of discourses written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of lectures delivered to address the relationship between contemporary thought and traditional Christian beliefs, focusing on the challenges posed by modern skepticism and materialism. It likely seeks to explore the intersection of faith and reason, emphasizing the evolving nature of religious thought in light of modern discoveries and ideas. At the start of the text, the author introduces the aim of the discourses, which were delivered in response to a societal shift away from traditional religious views toward more modern, skeptical attitudes. The opening portion discusses the disconnect between established religious institutions and a growing segment of the population that seeks a more enlightened and personal understanding of faith. Bellows highlights a perceived divide between the reverence for church doctrines and the desire for intellectual freedom found in contemporary thought. He suggests this tension calls for a reassessment of faith, inviting a more thoughtful engagement with Christianity that aligns with modern philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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