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100 1 _aRitchie, J. Ewing
_q(James Ewing),
_d1820-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Religious Life of London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-16
508 _aTranscribed from the 1870 Tinsley Brothers edition by David Price
520 _a"The Religious Life of London" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the various religious communities and denominations in London during that time, emphasizing the fundamental role of religion in shaping society and culture. Ritchie aims to provide an in-depth examination of the diverse religious practices and beliefs that contribute to the city's spiritual life, including critiques of established churches and observations on emerging movements. The opening of the text introduces Ritchie's perspective on the significance of religion in England, highlighting how understanding the religious aspect is essential to grasp the nation's history and character. He presents a commentary on the Church of England's perceived decline and the vitality of dissenting groups, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of different faiths throughout the city. Particularly notable is his critique of various religious institutions, suggesting that societal welfare is inextricably linked to the vibrancy of religious life, and initiating what promises to be a broad investigation of London's spiritual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligious thought -- England -- London
653 _aLondon (England) -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32844
999 _c73690
_d73690