02354cam a22003373u 4500 60488 UtSlPG 20260610134408.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d tmp82066517 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Guizot, François, 1787-1874 Meditations on the Essence of Christianity, and on the Religious Questions of the Day. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Original French title: Méditations sur l'essence de la religion chrétienne Release date is 2019-10-13 Produced by Don Kostuch "Meditations on the Essence of Christianity" by M. Guizot is a philosophical and theological work written in the mid-19th century. This book explores fundamental questions about the nature of Christianity and addresses contemporary religious issues, seeking to defend and validate the Christian faith amidst rising secularism and skepticism of the age. It emphasizes the essential dogmas of Christianity and their relevance to human existence, moral order, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. The opening of the text sets a reflective tone by articulating the natural, existential questions that have persisted throughout human history, such as the origins of the world and humanity, the existence of good and evil, and the search for meaning. Guizot argues that these inquiries underpin the formation of religions, ultimately positing that Christianity provides the most coherent and satisfying answers to these profound dilemmas. He introduces the idea that while the human soul craves a personal connection with the divine, it also requires doctrinal understanding—both of which he attempts to reconcile through a thorough examination of Christian dogmas in light of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy and religion Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60488 101314 101314