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_aWalter, William W., _d1869- |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Pastor's Son |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-08-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Mary Wampler, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Pastor's Son" by William W. Walter is a thought-provoking novel that seems to have been written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Walter, the sickly son of Rev. James A. Williams, as he grapples with deep theological questions about suffering, God's nature, and the reality of illness. The initial chapters hint at the family’s struggles with health, poverty, and the emotional turmoil that arises from Walter’s chronic condition, as well as the contrasting perspectives on faith held by the father and son. At the start of the book, the atmosphere is set on a Thanksgiving morning, with the family preparing for church, but the joyous occasion is overshadowed by Walter's illness and his existential doubts about God's plan and intentions regarding his suffering. Early interactions between Walter and his mother reveal the tensions in their understanding of faith, particularly regarding the nature of God and good versus evil. Walter’s struggle culminates in his discovery of a new perspective through the text "Science and Health," leading him to question longstanding beliefs and seek a more spiritual understanding of his illness, which presents a radical shift in the family's traditional Christian views. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of religion, healing, and the pursuit of truth, as Walter's journey may challenge and transform the faith of those he loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristian Science -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aReligious fiction | ||
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