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A Study of Religion, Its Sources and Contents

by James Martineau
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781026018309
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 430
  • Original Price: GBP 29.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 776 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Philosophy

"A Study of Religion, Its Sources and Contents" is a profound philosophical inquiry into the foundations of religious belief and the nature of the divine. Written by the influential theologian and philosopher James Martineau, this comprehensive work examines the intellectual and moral sources that underpin the human experience of faith. Martineau meticulously navigates the tensions between science, ethics, and theology, offering a spirited defense of theistic belief against the rising tides of materialism and agnosticism characteristic of his era.

The work is divided into a systematic exploration of the internal and external grounds of religion. Martineau delves into the concepts of causality, the moral consciousness of man, and the teleological arguments for a divine intelligence. By analyzing the "contents" of religion, he addresses the attributes of God and the immortality of the soul, blending rigorous logical analysis with a deep spiritual sensibility. Martineau's approach emphasizes the necessity of a moral basis for religious conviction, arguing that the conscience is a primary window into the divine nature.

"A Study of Religion, Its Sources and Contents" remains a cornerstone of Unitarian thought and a significant contribution to the philosophy of religion. It provides readers with a sophisticated look at the Victorian intellectual landscape, where the synthesis of reason and revelation was a primary pursuit. This classic text is essential for students of theology, ethics, and the history of ideas.

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