02407cam a22003133u 4500 6123 UtSlPG 20260610133148.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859 Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-01 On Christianity as an organ of political movement -- Protestantism -- On the supposed scriptural expression for eternity -- Judas Iscariot -- On Hume's argument against miracles -- Casuistry -- Greece under the Romans. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of philosophical and theological essays written during the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricate relationships between Christianity, its implications for political movements, and comparisons with Pagan religions, exploring doctrinal, ethical, and societal themes within this framework. The opening of the volume begins with De Quincey's examination of Christianity as a subtle yet powerful force in political movements, asserting that its influence often goes unnoticed within societal structures. He discusses the complexity of earthly perceptions against the spiritual realities of Christianity, drawing a parallel between human understanding and complex natural phenomena. De Quincey suggests that Christianity’s depth allows for a convoluted interaction with political dynamics and societal norms, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of its principles and how they differ fundamentally from those of ancient Paganism. The beginning sets the tone for a profound exploration of theology's role in shaping human experience and societal constructs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English essays -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6123 48145 48145