Christianity and Naturalism: Essays in Criticism

By Robert Shafer

Book Overview

Christianity and Naturalism: Essays in Criticism is a collection of essays written by Robert Shafer that explore the relationship between Christianity and naturalism. The book delves into the philosophical, theological, and ethical implications of these two worldviews, and offers a critical analysis of their compatibility and conflicts. Shafer examines the historical roots of naturalism and Christianity, and how they have shaped modern thought and culture. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise when these two worldviews intersect, and offers insights into how they can be reconciled. The book is aimed at scholars, students, and general readers who are interested in exploring the relationship between religion and science, and the philosophical implications of naturalism and Christianity.1926. This volume is not a systematic treatise, but a series of essays. The first six essays were originally written for delivery as a course of Ropes Lectures given before the University of Connecticut in 1924. Contents: Religious Thought in England in the 17th and 18th Centuries; Coleridge; Cardinal Newman; Huxley; Matthew Arnold; Samuel Butler; Thomas Hardy; Naturalism and Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162623985
• ISBN13: 9781162623986
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"