The Pulpit and the Pew (Classic Reprint): Lyman Beecher Lectures Delivered 1913, Before the Divinity School of Yale University - Couverture souple

Charles H. Parkhurst

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331410665 ISBN 13 : 9781331410669

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book argues that sermons and scripture have shaped civic life and spurred justice, asking readers to see faith as a force in the public sphere.

It suggests the pulpit should guide society toward a righteous, principled framework rather than merely comforting individuals.

From ancient warnings to modern civic questions, the author links spiritual leadership to civic responsibility. It asks ministers and churches to engage with public matters with perseverance and integrity, drawing on scriptural examples to illuminate how faith can inform governance, policy, and community life.

• How the pulpit can connect religious values to real-world reform
• The balance between individual salvation and the health of the commonwealth
• Scriptural perspectives on the relationship between church, state, and society
• Practical guidance for religious leaders addressing modern civic issues

Ideal for readers of history, religious thought, and social ethics seeking a thoughtful view of faith’s role in public life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331410665
• ISBN 13: 9781331410669
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 199
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