The World's Great Sermons, Volume 06: H. W. Beecher to Punshon by Grenville Kleiser
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| Editor | Kleiser, Grenville, 1868-1953 |
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| Title | The World's Great Sermons, Volume 06: H. W. Beecher to Punshon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Immortality / H.W. Beecher -- Nicodemus: the seeker after religion / Chapin -- In memoriam: Thomas Carlyle / Stanley -- God calling to man / Vaughan -- Christian victory / Newman Hall -- The loneliness of Christ / Robertson -- Eternal atonement / Hitchcock -- The shaking of the heavens and the earth / Kingsley -- Religion in common life / Caird -- The permanent motive in missionary work / Storrs -- Zeal in the cause of Christ / Punshon. |
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| Summary | "The World's Great Sermons, Volume 06: H. W. Beecher to Punshon" by Grenville Kleiser is a collection of sermons that reflects the richness of Christian thought and oratory from the mid to late 19th century. This volume includes notable works from eminent preachers such as H. W. Beecher and Punshon, aiming to showcase the profound impact of their teachings on spirituality and moral living. The collection likely addresses themes of immortality, faith, and the human condition, providing readers with not just inspiration but also insights into the theological debates of the time. The opening of this anthology features H. W. Beecher's sermon titled "Immortality," in which he explores the deep human yearning for eternal life and the intrinsic value of the soul. He discusses the implications of a life devoid of hope in knowledge and fulfillment beyond death, elaborating on how belief in immortality shapes moral and spiritual frameworks. Beecher critiques the notion of existence limited to the temporal, emphasizing the necessity of faith in a higher purpose. Through philosophical discourse and vivid imagery, he calls readers to reflect on their own beliefs about life, death, and the values they hold dear—setting a contemplative tone for the profound messages contained within the sermons that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Sermons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44439 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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