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100 1 _aCoffin, Henry Sloane,
_d1877-1954
245 1 0 _aSome Christian Convictions :
_bA Practical Restatement in Terms of Present-Day Thinking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-03
508 _aProduced by Eric Betts and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Some Christian Convictions" by Henry Sloane Coffin is a theological work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a practical restatement of essential Christian beliefs, aimed particularly at modern audiences grappling with the complexities of faith in the face of contemporary intellectual challenges. Coffin seeks to bridge the divide between traditional religious teachings and the evolving understanding of spirituality in his time. The opening of the book introduces Coffin’s intention to articulate core Christian doctrines in a way that resonates with those who are both familiar and unfamiliar with the faith. He reflects on the various intellectual movements that have shaped contemporary beliefs and expresses a sincere desire to present Christianity as both relevant and meaningful. Coffin begins by emphasizing the importance of experience and the role of emotions, intellect, and will in forming a robust religious life. He voices concerns about the disconnect between conventional presentations of Christianity and the spiritual needs of individuals in a modern context, establishing a framework for his broader discussions on religion, the Bible, Jesus Christ, and the essence of religious experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheology, Doctrinal -- Popular works
653 _aChristianity -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16424
999 _c57812
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