The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity by Edwin Abbott Abbott
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"The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity" by Edwin A. Abbott is a philosophical exploration of Christianity and its relationship with belief in miracles, written during the late 19th century. The work directly addresses individuals grappling with their faith, particularly those who feel disillusioned by traditional miraculous accounts tied to Christian doctrine. Through a series of letters, Abbott seeks to clarify the essence of Christianity, separating what he perceives as
the core truths (the "kernel") from the potentially misleading miraculous elements (the "husk"). At the start of the book, Abbott introduces a personal narrative where he responds to the doubts expressed by a clergyman on the verge of losing faith. He acknowledges the struggle many face when confronted with faith's miraculous claims and presents his own journey from doubt to a more spiritual understanding of Christ, one that does not rely on miracles for validation. He emphasizes the necessity of nurturing a faith that aligns with human experience and natural law, arguing that true spirituality can coexist with reason and critical examination, avoiding the extremes of dogmatic belief or total skepticism. This philosophical groundwork sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Christian beliefs throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Subject | Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature |
| Subject | Miracles |
| Subject | Faith |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63510 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 533 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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