The Use and Abuse of Church Bells; With Practical Suggestions Concerning Them
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| Author | Blunt, Walter, 1802-1868 |
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| Title | The Use and Abuse of Church Bells; With Practical Suggestions Concerning Them |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Use and Abuse of Church Bells; With Practical Suggestions Concerning Them" by Walter Blunt, A.M. is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This book examines the significance and misuse of church bells within the context of the Anglican Church, highlighting the historical and spiritual roles these bells play in church life. It focuses on the sacred purpose of bell ringing and reflects on how contemporary practices have strayed from these original intentions. In his work, Blunt explores the various cultural and religious implications of church bell ringing, lamenting its descent into triviality and secular amusement. He argues for a revival of their holy purpose as instruments that call the faithful to worship, funeral rites, and community celebrations. He offers practical suggestions for maintaining the sanctity of bell ringing, advocating for specific guidelines governing its use to ensure that church bells serve their intended role as spiritual and communal resonators rather than as mere instruments mirroring secular festivities. Through this discourse, Blunt hopes to restore the church bells' significance and influence in engaging churchgoers in their spiritual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Church of England |
| Subject | Church bells -- England |
| Subject | Bell towers -- England |
| Subject | Change ringing -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59272 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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