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Title:
The Christian Home
As it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church; Showing the Mission, Duties, Influences, Habits, and Responsibilities of Home, its Education, Government, and Discipline; with Hints on "Match Making," and the Relation of Parents to the Marriage Choice of their Children; together with a consideration of the Tests in the Selection of a Companion, Etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Christian Home" by Samuel Philips is a theological treatise written during the mid-19th century. The book delves into the intricate responsibilities, dynamics, and spiritual significance of the Christian family, addressing its vital role in shaping character and morals within both the church and society. The beginning of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the definition and implications of a Christian home. Philips emphasizes that home is not merely a physical space but a divine institution that fosters love, unity, and moral education among family members. He critiques contemporary societal neglect of the moral fabric of the home, suggesting that this decline contributes significantly to the larger issues of individualism and spiritual ignorance. By establishing the home as a critical foundation for both personal and communal well-being, the author proposes that parents hold a sacred responsibility to nurture their children's souls alongside their physical and intellectual needs, ultimately framing this as a divine mission to cultivate fidelity and love within their familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philips, Samuel, 1823-1892
EBook No.: 14237
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Marriage
Subject: Family
Subject: Home
Subject: Parent and child
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Christian Home
As it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church; Showing the Mission, Duties, Influences, Habits, and Responsibilities of Home, its Education, Government, and Discipline; with Hints on "Match Making," and the Relation of Parents to the Marriage Choice of their Children; together with a consideration of the Tests in the Selection of a Companion, Etc.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Christian Home" by Samuel Philips is a theological treatise written during the mid-19th century. The book delves into the intricate responsibilities, dynamics, and spiritual significance of the Christian family, addressing its vital role in shaping character and morals within both the church and society. The beginning of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the definition and implications of a Christian home. Philips emphasizes that home is not merely a physical space but a divine institution that fosters love, unity, and moral education among family members. He critiques contemporary societal neglect of the moral fabric of the home, suggesting that this decline contributes significantly to the larger issues of individualism and spiritual ignorance. By establishing the home as a critical foundation for both personal and communal well-being, the author proposes that parents hold a sacred responsibility to nurture their children's souls alongside their physical and intellectual needs, ultimately framing this as a divine mission to cultivate fidelity and love within their familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philips, Samuel, 1823-1892
EBook No.: 14237
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Marriage
Subject: Family
Subject: Home
Subject: Parent and child
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.