The Incarnate Purpose: Essays on the Spiritual Unity of Life by G. H. Percival
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| Author | Percival, G. H. |
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| Title | The Incarnate Purpose: Essays on the Spiritual Unity of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The spirit of truth -- The evidence of things unseen -- The alchemy of love -- The heritage of pain -- The vesture of God -- Spiritual correspondence. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Incarnate Purpose: Essays on the Spiritual Unity of Life" by G. H. Percival is a philosophical collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of spirituality, particularly the relationship between faith and reason, and critiques traditional ecclesiastical views on religious doctrine. The essays argue for a deeper understanding of truth and the necessity of intellectual inquiry in spiritual matters, asserting that the essence of religious teaching should be compatible with scientific understanding. At the start of the collection, the author discusses the tension between religious doctrine and critical inquiry, specifically addressing the resistance some religious circles have towards questioning established beliefs. Percival emphasizes that a sincere pursuit of truth should incorporate both spiritual and intellectual faculties, as he believes both science and religion aim to uncover deeper realities about existence. He argues that true understanding requires a dialogue between faith and critique, suggesting that exploring the evidence behind spiritual truths can enrich believers' understanding and help purify religious teachings from the accretions of dogma. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Christianity |
| Subject | Spiritual life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47747 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 44 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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