02450cam a22003133u 4500 54627 UtSlPG 20260610134247.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Habberton, John, 1842-1921 The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-29 Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours" is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a new church congregation in the village of Valley Rest, focusing on the establishment of the Scripture Club, where varied opinions on theology and moral lessons are discussed among its members. Key figures include Mr. Buffle, the project's originator, and a variety of club members who engage in lively debates about biblical teachings. At the start of the book, the Second Church of Valley Rest celebrates its success and the formation of the Scripture Club, borne out of differing theological beliefs among congregants. As the first meeting unfolds, members engage in spirited discussions about the nature of spiritual matters and the biblical text. Tensions between traditional beliefs and more progressive interpretations are explored, setting up a series of debates that will challenge the faith and convictions of the participants, revealing their personal struggles and philosophical viewpoints. The opening establishes not only the characters but also the central themes of faith, doubt, and the quest for understanding within a community context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Bible -- Study and teaching -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54627 95459 95459