Religious Thought in the Eighteenth Century: Illustrated from Writers of the PeriodJohn Martin Creed, John Sandwith Boys Smith Cambridge University Press, 21.03.2013 - 342 Seiten Originally published in 1934, this book contains passages from a variety of well-known writers illustrating the changes and developments in thought concerning religion during the eighteenth century. Dealing primarily with the movement of thought in England, the text reveals the impact of Enlightenment ideas upon established religious principles and institutions. The selected writers are all given a brief biographical introduction. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in eighteenth-century history and theology. |
Inhalt
NATURAL RELIGION AND REVELATION | 1 |
Of Enthusiasm | 10 |
Christianity not Mysterious | 16 |
Natural Religion without Revelation | 22 |
Lack of Universality not an objection to Revelation | 28 |
Nature and the Artificer of Nature | 36 |
From Nature to Revelation | 46 |
Old Testament Prophecies restored with the help | 55 |
THE PASSING OF THE AGE OF REASON | 153 |
A Sentimental Faith | 165 |
The Truths of History and the Truths of Reason | 172 |
The Realm of Nature and the Realm of Ends | 183 |
Faith in God Freedom and Immortality | 190 |
Human Nature Radically Bad | 197 |
THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE | 205 |
The Composition of the Old Testament | 220 |
The Gospel founded upon Allegory | 58 |
The Resurrection an Imposture | 65 |
Alleged Miraculous Powers of the ancient Church | 75 |
The Truth of Christianity proved by internal marks | 82 |
THE GROUNDS AND SUFFICIENCY | 93 |
The Authority of Conscience | 104 |
The Analogy of Religion Natural and Revealed | 115 |
The Arguments for Natural Religion reviewed | 129 |
The Origin of Religion in Human Nature dis | 147 |
The Bible as Literature | 229 |
THE CHURCH IN ITS RELATION | 237 |
The Church not dependent upon the State | 244 |
Church Authority real though not absolute | 260 |
The Alliance between Church and State | 267 |
Establishment to be justified by its Utility | 275 |
Religion the Consecration of the Commonwealth | 285 |
Civil Establishment of Religion an Innovation | 294 |
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