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The Essential Works of Christianity - 50+ Works on Theology Philosophy and Spirituality; Including Christian Fiction Classics - cover

The Essential Works of Christianity - 50+ Works on Theology Philosophy and Spirituality; Including Christian Fiction Classics

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Martin Luther, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Dante Alighieri, Henry van Dyke, David Hume, James Allen, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Andrew Murray, John Bunyan, Grace Livingston Hill, Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Lew Wallace, John Milton, Charles M. Sheldon, Ludwig Feuerbach, G.K. Chesterton, Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas à Kempis, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles Spurgeon, Prentice Mulford, Ávila St. Teresa of, Saint Augustine, Florence Scovel Shinn, H. Emilie Cady, Gregory of Nyssa, Pope Gregory I, Alexandria Athanasius of, John of Damascus, Brother Lawrence, Arthur Pink

Translator George Eliot, Thomas Carlyle, Philip Schaff, Jeremiah Curtin, Alexander Walker, Benedict Zimmerman, William Benham, Helen Zimmern, Thomas Common, James Donaldson, Grignon R. S., John Wycliffe, Alexander Roberts, Andrew Rutherfurd

Publisher: Good Press

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The Essential Works of Christianity is a remarkable collection that delves deeply into the heart of Christian thought and literature. Spanning a vast array of literary styles from poetic meditations to philosophical discourses, this anthology offers a panoramic view of the Christian tradition. Through the inclusion of works across different eras, it highlights the intellectual and spiritual evolution within Christianity. Noteworthy entries, without singular attribution, provide insights into existential queries and ethical conundrums that have long been a part of Christian discourse, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of the faith. The anthology brings together a diverse group of authors, including influential theologians, philosophers, mystics, and reformers. The collection aligns with significant historical and cultural movements, such as the Reformation, Enlightenment, and Romanticism, providing a rich backdrop against which these texts can be appreciated. From Augustine's early contemplations to Nietzsche's criticisms, the voices within this anthology converge to offer a profound exploration of Christianity's impact on both individual spirituality and broader societal values. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in The Essential Works of Christianity to uncover its vast educational riches and multifarious perspectives. This assemblage presents an invaluable opportunity to engage with the ongoing dialogue between historical and contemporary Christian thought and practice. Whether one is a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer to Christian literature, this compilation promises to challenge and enrich one's understanding of a profound religious tradition.
Available since: 12/16/2023.
Print length: 29299 pages.

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