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100 1 _aVelimirović, Nikolaj,
_d1880-1956
245 1 4 _aThe Agony of the Church (1917)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-28
508 _aProduced by Project Rastko, Nikolaj Velimirovic Project, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net
520 _a"The Agony of the Church" by Nikolaj Velimirović is a theological treatise written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the role of the Church in contemporary society, addressing the tensions between spirituality and the secular world, particularly during and after the upheaval of World War I. Velimirović critiques the relationship of the Church with nationalism and imperialism, arguing for a return to a more inclusive and spiritual Christianity that transcends sectarian divisions. The opening of the work introduces its themes by establishing a contrast between the Church of Christ and the institutional churches of the time. Velimirović elaborates on the Church's collective identity as a body that transcends individual denominations, highlighting the need for unity in the face of modern challenges. He stresses that true Christianity should not merely reflect the political or national agendas of the day, but should seek to heal and elevate humanity collectively. This foundational perspective sets the stage for a broader exploration throughout the work regarding the nature of faith, the purpose of the Church, and its critical role in promoting universal love and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristianity -- 20th century
653 _aChurch
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20206
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