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Roper, John Charles, 1858-1940 |
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Bidwell, Edward John, 1866-1941 |
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Cody, John Henry, 1868- |
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Doull, Alexander John, 1870-1937 |
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Little, Henry M. |
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Owen, Derwyn Trevor, 1876-1947 |
| Contributor |
Smyth, J. Paterson (John Paterson), 1852-1932 |
| Title |
Some Essentials of Religion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
God, our Father, by J.C. Roper -- Fundamental thoughts about Jesus Christ, by E.J. Bidwell -- The Bible, by Archdeacon Paterson-Smyth -- What is faith? by H.M. Little -- Prayer, by D.T. Owen -- Holy Communion, by A.J. Doull -- Immortality, by Canon Cody.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Some Essentials of Religion" by Roper, Bidwell, Cody, Doull, Little, Owen, and Smyth is a collection of essays exploring key concepts of Christianity, written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of vital theological themes such as the nature of God, the significance of Jesus Christ, the role of Scripture, and the practice of prayer. The contributions come from various bishops and clergy, each bringing their insights and expertise to discuss essential truths of the faith. The opening of the book presents a foreword that emphasizes the importance of these studies for those wishing to engage thoughtfully with Christian doctrine. It highlights the central concept of God's Fatherhood and its implications for unity and moral responsibility among humanity. The text argues for the necessity of understanding God through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, portraying Him as the ultimate revelation of divine truth. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of various essential Christian beliefs and practices that aim to enrich the readers' spiritual lives and understanding of their faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Apologetics
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| Subject |
Christianity
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32756 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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