The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler
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"The Fair Haven" by Samuel Butler is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century that defends the miraculous elements of Christianity against rationalist critiques. The book is formatted as a posthumous work attributed to a fictional author, John Pickard Owen, and includes a memoir of him, which serves as a stylistic and argumentative element of the text. Through this structure, Butler explores the intricacies of faith, doubt, and the interpretation
of Christian doctrine, likely reflecting his own spiritual journey and skepticism. At the start of "The Fair Haven," readers are introduced to the memoir of John Pickard Owen, which recounts his upbringing and family dynamics, particularly focusing on the contrasting religious influences of his mother and father. Owen’s mother, devout yet literal-minded, instills a strict form of Christianity that shapes his early beliefs, leading to a profound conflict as he matures and begins to question the authenticity and moral implications of those teachings. As he experiences doubts, he embarks on a personal struggle with religious truths, ultimately exploring themes of faith and skepticism that resonate throughout the narrative. The opening segments set the stage for deeper theological discussions, establishing a rich historical context for Butler's reflections on belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander), 1866-1919 |
| Title | The Fair Haven |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1913 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Miracles |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Person and offices |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Biography -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Strauss, David Friedrich, 1808-1874 |
| Subject | Alford, Henry, 1810-1871 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6092 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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