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| Author | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
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| LoC No. | tmp82066517 |
| Title | Meditations on the Essence of Christianity, and on the Religious Questions of the Day. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Original French title: Méditations sur l'essence de la religion chrétienne |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Summary | "Meditations on the Essence of Christianity" by M. Guizot is a philosophical and theological work written in the mid-19th century. This book explores fundamental questions about the nature of Christianity and addresses contemporary religious issues, seeking to defend and validate the Christian faith amidst rising secularism and skepticism of the age. It emphasizes the essential dogmas of Christianity and their relevance to human existence, moral order, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. The opening of the text sets a reflective tone by articulating the natural, existential questions that have persisted throughout human history, such as the origins of the world and humanity, the existence of good and evil, and the search for meaning. Guizot argues that these inquiries underpin the formation of religions, ultimately positing that Christianity provides the most coherent and satisfying answers to these profound dilemmas. He introduces the idea that while the human soul craves a personal connection with the divine, it also requires doctrinal understanding—both of which he attempts to reconcile through a thorough examination of Christian dogmas in light of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Philosophy and religion |
| Subject | Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60488 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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