Henry Ward Beecher, a nineteenth-century American Congregationalist pastor and journal editor, was a renowned public speaker active in campaigns against slavery and for social reform. He was an advocate of the theory of evolution andfirmly believed that Christianity should adapt itself in the face of change. In Evolution and Religion (published in two volumes in 1885, two years before his death) he first discusses the implications of the 'new' evolutionary philosophy for various key Christian doctrines such as the divine nature, human sinfulness, the inspiration of the Bible, and divine providence, and then explores how evolutionism might affect the ethics and practice of Christianity. Beecher's charisma, enthusiasm and flamboyant oratory is evident even in print, andthis book stands as a lasting testimony to this influential activist and thinker. It provides rich and enjoyable source material for historians of nineteenth-century science, religion and society. INDICE: Volume I: Preface; Introductory; 1. Evolution in human consciousness of the idea of God; 2. The two revelations; 3. The inspiration of the Bible; 4. The sinfulness of man; 5. The new birth; 6. Divine providence and design;7. Evolution and the church; Volume II: Introductory; 1. The manifold Christ;2. The conversion of force; 3. The drift of the ages; 4. The hidden man; 5. The rest of God; 6. God's loving providence; 7. The New Testament theory of evolution; 8. God's goodness, man's salvation; 9. Poverty and the gospel; 10. Godin the world; 11. Jesus the true ideal; 12. The growth of creation; 13. The battle of life; 14. The liberty of Christ; 15. Concord, not unison; 16. Libertyand the duty of the pulpit; 17. The vitality of God's truth.
- ISBN: 978-1-108-00045-1
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 449
- Fecha Publicación: 18/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 2
- Idioma: Inglés