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100 1 _aDe Quincey, Thomas,
_d1785-1859
245 1 0 _aTheological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
505 0 _aOn 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.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6123
999 _c48145
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