Common Sense Applied to Religion; Or, The Bible and the People by Beecher
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About this eBook
| Author | Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878 |
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| LoC No. | 30011309 |
| Title | Common Sense Applied to Religion; Or, The Bible and the People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Common Sense Applied to Religion; Or, The Bible and the People" by Catharine E. Beecher is a theological work written in the mid-19th century. This volume seeks to address and analyze the relationship between common sense and religious belief, asserting that the principles of reason and common morality should serve as guides in interpreting the Bible. Beecher addresses the various theological debates of her time and challenges traditional dogmas that conflict with rational and moral sensibility. The opening of the book lays out Beecher's intentions, revealing a landscape of religious thought shaped by emerging doubts regarding traditional theology and an increasing desire for a more rational understanding of faith. Beecher candidly describes her personal journey through religious uncertainty and the intellectual struggles she faced regarding conventional beliefs, especially those concerning salvation and divine justice. She emphasizes that the work aims to offer clear, intuitive principles that can guide individuals, especially women, in interpreting the Bible effectively and responsibly in a time when many were drifting towards skepticism and spiritual alternatives. As she connects her personal experiences with broader discussions about faith, she sets the groundwork for exploring the essential questions regarding God, morality, and the role of humanity in a religious context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55531 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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