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_aSwift, Jonathan, _d1667-1745 |
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_aThe Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 : _bSwift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Terry Gilliland and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project | ||
| 520 | _a"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of various prose writings, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume specifically appears to focus on Swift's discourse regarding religion, morality, and the role of the Church, capturing a critical moment in the intellectual debates of the 18th century. It explores Swift's views on Christianity, the functions of the Church of England, and critiques of contemporary religious practices, often employing a satirical lens to dissect the complexities of faith and human morality. The opening of the volume includes a preface that introduces the context of Swift's writings, detailing his ambivalent relationship with the ministry and the Church. It highlights his dedication to religious duties despite personal doubts about Christian doctrines, suggesting that he believed in the practical benefits of religion rather than its metaphysical truths. Swift's argument against the abolishment of Christianity is presented as a response to contemporary expectations of faith, where he acknowledges the societal issues he perceives resulting from a decline in religious adherence. The text emphasizes his belief in the necessity of institutional religion for maintaining social order, expressing concern about the implications of removing such structures from society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aReligion | ||
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_aScott, Temple, _d1864-1939 |
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