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100 1 _aVaughan, C. J.
_q(Charles John),
_d1816-1897
245 1 2 _aA Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-14
508 _aTranscribed from the 1852 John Murray edition by David Price
520 _a"A Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question" by C. J. Vaughan is a reflective discourse written in the early 19th century. This publication discusses the implications of Sunday observance, particularly regarding the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on that day. As a theological and ethical argument, Vaughan navigates the complex relationship between leisure, faith, and societal norms within the context of Christian practice. In this text, Vaughan articulates his concerns about the changing perceptions of the Sabbath in the wake of modernity. He critiques the idea of opening the Crystal Palace on Sundays, framing it as a potential diminishment of the day’s spiritual significance. Through a careful examination of Christian doctrine and historical practices, Vaughan asserts that the Christian Sabbath is distinct from the Jewish Sabbath and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a day of rest that honors God. He argues for a balance that respects individual freedoms while safeguarding the sanctity of Sunday, recognizing the need for public and private spiritual rejuvenation in an increasingly secular society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England)
653 _aSunday legislation -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63755
999 _c104579
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