Lux Mundi: A Series of Studies in the Religion of the Incarnation,

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.1
Word count
1.3M words
Chapters
126

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English Originals Religion Historical ReappraisalHistory of PhilosophyHumanistic CareQuest for FaithChristian ThoughtWestern ThoughtMoral CultivationAcademic MonographIntellectual CommentaryCultural Change

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lux Mundi: A Series of Studies in the Religion of the Incarnation, by Charles GoreAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: Aug 2, 2014

Editor's review

Lux Mundi is a collection of theological essays on the Incarnation published within the late 19th-century Church of England, edited by Charles Gore, who also contributed; Project Gutenberg provides its electronic text. Its importance lies in its attempt to respond to the challenge posed to traditional Christian faith by contemporary natural science, historical criticism, and philosophical currents, and to discuss doctrine anew within a modern intellectual context. Written by several authors, the essays vary in style and emphasis, offering both doctrinal exposition and reflection on the relation between faith and modern thought. Reading it requires some background in Christian theology and patience with English theological prose; the reward lies less in conclusions than in observing how a faith tradition adjusts itself and engages with its era. For readers studying modern theology, the history of religious thought, or late Victorian intellectual history, it is a representative primary source; general readers may find the arguments dense and the context unfamiliar.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the introductory chapters first to understand the questions the book addresses before moving into individual essays.
  2. Read essay by essay by author, noting differences in position and keeping comparative notes.
  3. Consult background materials on 19th-century science and historical criticism to lower the threshold of understanding.
  4. Look up basic definitions of unfamiliar theological terms first; there is no need to struggle through every sentence.

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FAQ

Can I read this book without a theological background? You can try, but it will be demanding. The book discusses doctrinal concepts such as the Incarnation, revelation, and church authority at length and assumes some Christian knowledge. It is advisable to acquire some basic theological terminology and 19th-century religious background first, then read one or two essays rather than the whole book straight through.
Is this book still relevant to contemporary discussions of faith? It addresses the old question of how faith faces the challenge of modern knowledge, which still resonates with today's discussions of the relationship between science, history, and faith. But its responses belong to the late 19th-century context and cannot be taken directly as contemporary answers. It is better read as a case study in intellectual history than as a guide to faith.
With multiple authors, is it hard to follow the main thread? The essays share similar themes but differ in style and emphasis, so readers must connect them. It is advisable to read the editor's explanatory text first to clarify the common questions the collection addresses, then note each author's core arguments essay by essay. In this way the scattered chapters read as a multi-voice discussion of a single issue.

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