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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.

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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.)

Author: Percival, G. H.

EBook No.: 47747

Published: Dec 23, 2014

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Christianity

Subject: Spiritual life

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Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-12T22:58:27Z The Incarnate Purpose: Essays on the Spiritual Unity of Life

This edition has images.

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: Produced by Carlos Colon, University Of California and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

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.)

Author: Percival, G. H.

EBook No.: 47747

Published: Dec 23, 2014

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Christianity

Subject: Spiritual life

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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