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100 1 _aHoare, Edward,
_d1812-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Proportions of Truth
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-08
508 _aTranscribed from the 1872 William Hunt and Company edition by David Price
520 _a"The Proportions of Truth" by Edward Hoare is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work examines the essential harmony and balance within religious truths, arguing that exaggeration or distortion can lead to heresy, emphasizing the need for proportionate understanding of scriptural principles. The author draws on various disciplines such as art, nature, and music to illustrate how proportions are fundamental not only in faith but in all forms of existence. In "The Proportions of Truth," Hoare articulates a vision of Christian faith whereby the truths presented in scripture must be understood in relation to one another to achieve a faithful representation of God's revelation. He explores themes such as the importance of balancing different attributes of God, the roles of ritual versus reality in worship, and the significance of the sacraments. Throughout the book, he emphasizes that a partial view of truth, whether through selective teachings or previously held traditions, diminishes the complete message of the Gospel. He argues for a holistic approach that integrates the varied aspects of Christian doctrine to foster a deeper, more harmonious faith among believers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch of England -- Customs and practices
653 _aRitualism
653 _aChurch of England -- Doctrines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52757
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