Men Called Him Master

Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen), 1919-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 328K words
Chapters: 33

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.Men Called Him Master by Elwyn A. SmithAuthor: Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen), 1919-,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: Sep 6, 2006

Editor's review

This is a work on Christology by Elwyn A. Smith, centered on the theme "Men Called Him Master" and discussing the identity and significance of Jesus Christ. By classification, it belongs to the category of Christology within Christian dogmatic theology, and is suitable for readers interested in the history of Christian thought and theological issues. As a public-domain e-book included in Project Gutenberg, it is freely accessible and searchable, and readers can treat it as a sample of mid-twentieth-century English-language theological writing. Readers should not expect a bestseller-style narrative pace; it is closer to serious doctrinal discussion and requires readers to advance chapter by chapter with a questioning mind. For readers studying Christology, church thought, or religious literature, the book offers a text that can be read in comparison with other theological works; general readers can begin with topics of personal interest, skim relevant chapters, and then return to sort out the overall argument.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in Christian theology and Christological issues
Students and researchers in religious studies and theology
Readers needing free public-domain English religious texts for reference
Readers who prefer serious doctrinal discussion over light narrative

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for novels or light stories for entertainment
People uninterested in religious topics who only want practical books
Readers with limited English proficiency who find theological discourse difficult

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and introduction first to clarify the main questions the book addresses around Christology.
Keep a notebook to record the author's key concepts and lines of argument.
Slow down when encountering dense theological formulations; skim first and return to fill in later.
After finishing, compare with other introductory works on Christology to see how different authors emphasize different aspects.

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FAQ

What is the main theme of this book?

The book centers on Christology, discussing the identity and significance involved in calling Jesus "Lord"; it belongs to Christian dogmatic theology's discussion of Christ. Readers can regard it as a sample of mid-twentieth-century English-language theological writing.

Can readers without a theological background read this book?

They can try, but patience is required. The book involves doctrinal terminology and argumentation; it is advisable to first learn basic Christian creeds and the fundamental questions of Christology, then read chapter by chapter. Mark unfamiliar concepts and look them up afterward.

Is this book the original English edition?

According to the information, the author is Elwyn A. Smith, the language is English, and it is published by Project Gutenberg. Readers need some English reading ability, especially for handling religious and theological discourse.

Is it suitable as a textbook for theology courses?

It can serve as supplementary reading to help readers encounter a concrete sample of Christological writing. Whether it is suitable as a textbook depends on course objectives and the instructor's arrangements; it is best used alongside other introductory books and references in the syllabus.

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About the author

Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen), 1919- Author · American · 1919

Elwyn A. Smith (born 1919) was an American church historian who focused on the history of religion in America and the development of church institutions. His research touched on the history of American Presbyterianism and on how the idea of religious freedom took shape and unfolded in North American society, a theme that runs through his scholarly writing. The library holds one work by him, Men Called Him Master, which, judging from its title and his research background, appears to be religious biography or church history written for a general readership. Overall, his writings center on church history and religious freedom, with an emphasis on factual narrative and institutional analysis. Because public information is limited, details of his full life, education, and academic appointments remain unclear; this introduction is based only on library facts and confirmable public information, and highlights his field of study and representative work.