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100 1 _aHabberton, John,
_d1842-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-29
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours" is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a new church congregation in the village of Valley Rest, focusing on the establishment of the Scripture Club, where varied opinions on theology and moral lessons are discussed among its members. Key figures include Mr. Buffle, the project's originator, and a variety of club members who engage in lively debates about biblical teachings. At the start of the book, the Second Church of Valley Rest celebrates its success and the formation of the Scripture Club, borne out of differing theological beliefs among congregants. As the first meeting unfolds, members engage in spirited discussions about the nature of spiritual matters and the biblical text. Tensions between traditional beliefs and more progressive interpretations are explored, setting up a series of debates that will challenge the faith and convictions of the participants, revealing their personal struggles and philosophical viewpoints. The opening establishes not only the characters but also the central themes of faith, doubt, and the quest for understanding within a community context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aBible -- Study and teaching -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54627
999 _c95459
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