In His Steps - Couverture rigide

Sheldon, Charles M

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1605209538 ISBN 13 : 9781605209531

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2010

Synopsis

One of the best-selling books of all time and an inspirational classic, this 1896 phenomenon popularized the question "What would Jesus do?" American minister CHARLES MONROE SHELDON (1857-1946) was renowned as a preacher more concerned with practical perspectives on living a moral life than on other rarefied theological matters removed from the experiences of ordinary Christians. It was in this novel that many of his own sermons came together in fictional form, through one Reverend Henry Maxwell, of the imaginary Eastern town of Raymond, who inspires his congregation to let the question "What would Jesus do?" guide their actions. Those seeking a virtuous path through everyday life continue to turn to this beloved book even today, more than a century after it was written. It remains a comfort to the soul for readers the world over.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Charles Monroe Sheldon (1857—1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later. Sheldon was a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover (Class of 1879). He became an advocate of the late nineteenth century school of thought known as Christian Socialism. His theological outlook focused on the practicalities of the moral life, with much less emphasis on the doctrinal traditions of personal redemption from sin in Christ. In the winter of 1896 Sheldon developed a sermon story that he read as a weekly series from the pulpit of Central Congregational Church in Topeka, Kansas. The unifying theme of these sermons was based on posing the question, "what would Jesus do?" when facing moral decisions. He viewed this question as traditional within Christianity and likely drew some inspiration from William T. Stead's “If Christ came to Chicago!” (1893) and other earlier sources.

Présentation de l'éditeur

What would Jesus do? What happened when Christians, in a local church, pledged for an entire year not to do anything without first asking the question, “What would Jesus do?” For some, following Christ caused misunderstanding, conflict and suffering, but great joy. It meant entire dedication of money, talent, career and influence to Christ. In His Steps is a most unusual appeal to the Christian to follow in Christ’s steps regardless of what others might do. In His Steps is a best-selling religious fiction novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1896, the book has sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as one of the best-selling books of all time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1605209538
• ISBN 13: 9781605209531
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 252
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• Personne responsable: non disponible