Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces by Coleridge
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title | Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible -- Inspiration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2575 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!