Author |
Drummond, Henry, 1851-1897 |
Title |
The Greatest Thing In the World and Other Addresses
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Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Contents |
Love, the greatest thing in the world -- Lessons from the Angelus -- Pax vobiscum -- First! an address to boys -- The changed life, the greatest need of the world -- Dealing with doubt.
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Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Greatest Thing In the World and Other Addresses" by Henry Drummond is a collection of spiritual addresses likely written in the late 19th century. The central theme revolves around the nature and significance of love, presented as the supreme essence of Christianity and human existence. Drummond explores love's various attributes, its role in fulfilling religious commandments, and how it shapes a meaningful life. The opening of the work begins with an introduction by D.L. Moody, recounting an inspiring spiritual address by Drummond that emphasizes love as the greatest virtue. Drummond argues against the notion that faith holds the highest value in Christianity, asserting instead that love is paramount, supported by a thorough analysis of biblical passages. He breaks down love’s characteristics into tangible virtues like patience, kindness, and humility, suggesting that these elements must be incorporated into daily life to genuinely embody love. This opening lays a foundational understanding of Drummond's philosophy and sets the stage for further exploration of love’s transformative impact on individuals and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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Subject |
Christian life
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Subject |
Christianity
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Subject |
Love -- Religious aspects
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
16739 |
Release Date |
Sep 24, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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