Humanity in the City by E. H. Chapin
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| Author | Chapin, E. H. (Edwin Hubbell), 1814-1880 |
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| Title | Humanity in the City |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Humanity in the City" by E. H. Chapin is a collection of discourses written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complexities of urban life and the moral, social, and spiritual challenges found within a bustling city. Chapin, through his sermons, aims to highlight the lessons of humanity as observed in the streets, focusing on issues such as poverty, wealth disparity, and the moral obligations of individuals toward one another amidst the chaos of urban existence. The opening of the work begins with a preface where Chapin establishes his intention to address the everyday realities of life in the city through a moral and religious lens. He introduces the first discourse, "The Lessons of the Street," which emphasizes how urban life serves as a source of profound spiritual and moral lessons. He describes the vivid contrasts seen in the city, from wealth to poverty, and critiques societal neglect of the poor. Furthermore, he advocates for a recognition of the shared humanity and spiritual unity among all individuals, regardless of their social status, suggesting that true understanding and compassion can emerge from this awareness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Sermons, American |
| Subject | Universalist Church of America -- Sermons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26441 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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