Victory out of Ruin by Norman Maclean
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| Author | Maclean, Norman, 1869-1952 |
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| Title | Victory out of Ruin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The only hope -- The supreme need -- In the sacred name of liberty! -- The greatest of tyrannies -- The last deliverance -- The peril of the crowd -- Let us have peace -- The way of peace -- No room -- Dominion from sea to sea -- There were in the same country shepherds -- The fulness of the time -- Victory out of ruin. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Victory out of Ruin" by Norman Maclean is a theological treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the spiritual malaise and societal issues that arose following the Great War, suggesting that humanity’s only hope for renewal lies in a deeper understanding and embodiment of Christian love and selflessness. The text addresses the disconnect between faith and social responsibility, questioning the state of modern Christianity, while calling for a collective awakening to moral duty. The opening of the book outlines a conversation between a narrator and a bald man, who highlights the indifference among the populace towards the plight of the poor and the spiritual bankruptcy within society. He argues that while people have become detached from the doctrines of Christianity, they must return to the principles of love and sacrifice Christ taught. The discussion delves into themes of personal responsibility and the consequences of societal complacency, illustrating the stark contrast between the thriving inner cities and the squalor experienced by the underprivileged. The bald man warns that only by embracing a spirit of love and renewal can society hope to overcome the spiritual and moral decline observed in the wake of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Christianity -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33637 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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