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LoC No.: 06026083

Title: The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer" by Rufus M. Jones is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The book delves into two integral aspects of the spiritual experience: atonement and prayer, while advocating for a renewed understanding of these concepts in a modern context. It touches upon themes such as the quest for a relationship with the divine and the complexities surrounding human sin and redemption. In the text, Jones presents the notion that life is characterized by a dual quest—humanity's search for God and God's simultaneous search for humanity. He critiques traditional theological positions on atonement and reinterprets prayer, suggesting they are rooted in shared experiences rather than in dogma. Jones emphasizes that true atonement requires a transformation of the self, while prayer becomes an essential act of seeking companionship with the divine. Throughout the chapters, he combines philosophical reasoning with experiential insights, inviting readers to engage deeply with their spiritual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948

EBook No.: 61771

Published: Apr 7, 2020

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Prayer -- Christianity

Subject: Atonement

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06026083

Title: The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by WebRover, QuakerHeron, David E. Brown, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer" by Rufus M. Jones is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The book delves into two integral aspects of the spiritual experience: atonement and prayer, while advocating for a renewed understanding of these concepts in a modern context. It touches upon themes such as the quest for a relationship with the divine and the complexities surrounding human sin and redemption. In the text, Jones presents the notion that life is characterized by a dual quest—humanity's search for God and God's simultaneous search for humanity. He critiques traditional theological positions on atonement and reinterprets prayer, suggesting they are rooted in shared experiences rather than in dogma. Jones emphasizes that true atonement requires a transformation of the self, while prayer becomes an essential act of seeking companionship with the divine. Throughout the chapters, he combines philosophical reasoning with experiential insights, inviting readers to engage deeply with their spiritual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948

EBook No.: 61771

Published: Apr 7, 2020

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Prayer -- Christianity

Subject: Atonement

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.