Project Gutenberg 2012-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 178 Hughes, Edwin Holt 1866 1950 The Bible and Life Introduction -- Foreword -- Biographical note -- The human outline -- The Bible and life -- The Bible and man -- The Bible and home -- The Bible and education -- The Bible and work -- The Bible and wealth -- The Bible and sorrow -- The Bible and practice. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Bible and Life" by Edwin Holt Hughes is a collection of lectures written in the early 20th century. This work blends reflections on biblical teachings with practical applications to everyday life, emphasizing the relevance of scripture in understanding various aspects of human existence such as family, work, and personal value. The book seeks to demonstrate how the Bible addresses the complexities and challenges of modern life, making it a vital resource for both spiritual and practical guidance. The opening of the text introduces Edwin Holt Hughes's lectures during his Mendenhall Lectureship at DePauw University, established to explore the divine origins of Christianity and the significance of the Bible. Hughes lays the foundation for his ideas by stating that the Bible is a powerful text that remains relevant in a modern context, despite being ancient. He begins by asserting that the Bible's appeal is rooted in its ability to resonate with the fundamental experiences of life, and outlines his approach to discussing how biblical principles intersect with human realities. He emphasizes the need for an engaging and sincere approach to scripture, urging readers to see the Bible not merely as a historical document but as a living guide that shapes moral and spiritual dimensions of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41520/41520-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bible -- Appreciation BS Text Category: Religion/Spirituality 341122 2025-09-16T16:35:58.848519 text/html 321422 2024-10-23T12:37:49 text/html 169591 2025-09-16T16:36:02.676482 application/epub+zip 173631 2025-09-16T16:35:59.530470 application/epub+zip 161747 2025-09-16T16:35:59.220519 application/epub+zip 270739 2025-09-16T16:36:05.336494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238741 2025-09-16T16:36:02.326469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227141 2022-09-19T04:24:08.452726 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312392 2025-09-16T16:35:58.480511 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292594 2024-10-23T12:37:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16369 2025-09-16T16:36:05.473456 application/rdf+xml 9966 2025-09-16T16:35:59.292482 image/jpeg 1530 2025-09-16T16:35:59.255497 image/jpeg 160383 2025-09-16T16:35:58.879463 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia