02542cam a22003373u 4500 14237 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Philips, Samuel, 1823-1892 The Christian Home : As it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church; Showing the Mission, Duties, Influences, Habits, and Responsibilities of Home, its Education, Government, and Discipline; with Hints on "Match Making," and the Relation of Parents to the Marriage Choice of their Children; together with a consideration of the Tests in the Selection of a Companion, Etc. 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 2004-12-02 E-text prepared by Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Christian Home" by Samuel Philips is a theological treatise written during the mid-19th century. The book delves into the intricate responsibilities, dynamics, and spiritual significance of the Christian family, addressing its vital role in shaping character and morals within both the church and society. The beginning of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the definition and implications of a Christian home. Philips emphasizes that home is not merely a physical space but a divine institution that fosters love, unity, and moral education among family members. He critiques contemporary societal neglect of the moral fabric of the home, suggesting that this decline contributes significantly to the larger issues of individualism and spiritual ignorance. By establishing the home as a critical foundation for both personal and communal well-being, the author proposes that parents hold a sacred responsibility to nurture their children's souls alongside their physical and intellectual needs, ultimately framing this as a divine mission to cultivate fidelity and love within their familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marriage Family Home Parent and child https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14237 55625 55625