The Kingsley, Charles 1819-1875 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Gospel of the Pentateuch: A Set of Parish Sermons" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of sermons likely written in the mid-19th century. This work seeks to impart a deeper understanding of the Pentateuch, illustrating how its teachings are integral to the Christian faith and relevant to the moral and spiritual lives of the congregation. Kingsley emphasizes the historical and divine authenticity of the Old Testament, aiming to reconcile faith with the challenges posed by biblical criticism prevalent in his time. At the start of the collection, Kingsley dedicates his sermons to a Rev. Canon Stanley, expressing gratitude for a previous work that re-energized his own faith and approach to biblical preaching. He discusses foundational aspects of the Pentateuch, particularly God's creation of the world as portrayed in Genesis, exploring its spiritual significance rather than focusing on critical debates surrounding the text. Kingsley argues for the importance of understanding God as the ultimate author of the world, positioning the sermons as a faithful interpretation that encourages believers to see Scripture as a living guide rather than an antiquated text. Overall, the opening sets a tone of reverence and earnestness, inviting readers to engage with the profound truths of the Old Testament in the light of faith and moral living. (This is an automatically generated summary.) God in Christ -- The likeness of God -- The voice of the Lord God -- Noah's flood -- Abraham -- Jacob and Esau -- Joseph -- The Bible the great civilizer -- Moses -- The plagues of Egypt -- The god of the Old Testament is the god of the New -- The birthright of freedom -- Korah, Dathan, and Abiram -- Balaam -- Deuteronomy -- National wealth -- The god of the rain -- The death of Moses. Release date is 2003-11-01 Transcribed by David Price Original publication data not identified Church of England -- Sermons Sermons, English -- 19th century Bible. Pentateuch -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Pentateuch -- Sermons BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10325 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10325 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133241.0 10325