Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 36 Abbott, Lyman 1835 1922 Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish. Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. This eBook was edited by Charles Aldarondo "Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish" by Lyman Abbott is a reflective work written in the late 19th century. This narrative explores the life and insights of a layman transitioning from the pulpit to the pews, offering a unique perspective on church life and duties within a small American parish. Central to the story is the protagonist's adaptation to his new role in the church community, wherein he grapples with faith, church politics, and personal spirituality, all influenced by the domestic influence of his wife, Jennie. At the start of the book, the narrator sets the scene in the village of Wheathedge, describing its picturesque setting and the curious dynamics of church life there. There is an immediate tension felt between traditional religious values and emerging rationalist ideas, embodied in various characters, including the narrator's wife, Jennie, who is keen on engaging with their new community, and Mr. Gear, the local infidel whose views challenge the status quo. As the narrator recounts his experience learning to navigate this new environment, he expresses his reluctance while also showcasing the vibrant interplay of community, domesticity, and the search for deeper meaning in faith. This opening portion sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of both personal and collective beliefs as the narrator's journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Christian fiction New York (State) -- Fiction Parishes -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Browsing: Fiction 423703 423623 2024-10-02T14:47:32.950290 2023-10-03T03:59:19.216933 text/html text/html 423696 423616 2024-10-02T14:47:33.224300 2023-10-03T03:59:19.401941 text/html text/html 252261 2024-10-02T14:47:42.506251 application/epub+zip 259610 2024-10-02T14:47:37.163241 application/epub+zip 227510 2024-10-02T14:47:35.755270 application/epub+zip 554939 2024-10-02T14:47:46.573235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520324 2024-10-02T14:47:41.575241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476925 2022-09-03T05:05:28.741190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386120 386091 2024-10-02T14:47:32.533295 2023-10-03T03:59:18.917930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 381085 2020-12-28T11:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145647 2020-12-28T11:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19587 2024-10-02T14:47:46.701220 application/rdf+xml 25204 2024-10-02T14:47:36.314249 image/jpeg 4950 2024-10-02T14:47:36.037252 image/jpeg 249727 2024-10-02T14:47:33.260275 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia