Nothing Between

Hoare, Edward, 1812-1894Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 19K words
Chapters: 2

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."Nothing Between" by Edward HoareAuthor: Hoare, Edward, 1812-1894,Language: English, Class: BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements, Release Date: Jun 29, 2016

Editor's review

Nothing Between is a Christian devotional booklet by the nineteenth-century Anglican minister Edward Hoare, classed under BX (Churches and church movements). Its title points to the core proposition that nothing stands between man and God, and its prose shows the typical style of Victorian evangelical sermon: taking scripture as its framework, it analyzes layer by layer the relation between sin and redemption, faith and obedience, in plain language with a strong exhortatory tone. The book is short, suitable for personal devotional reading or as supporting material for group Bible study, and also as a sample of nineteenth-century British evangelical religious writing. Note that its theological stance is pronounced and marked by its era; readers without a Christian background may find its exhortatory tone and doctrinal assumptions alien. As a public-domain ebook it is easily obtained, suitable for readers interested in religious texts or English religious prose to read selectively by theme.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-speaking readers with a Christian background seeking devotional reading
Students of religious history researching nineteenth-century British evangelical church literature
Readers of language and literature interested in the style of English religious sermons
Church workers leading Bible study groups who need short sermon material

Not a good fit for

General readers with no religious interest who want only general-audience books
Rigorous researchers expecting systematic theology or academic scholarship
Readers sensitive to or uncomfortable with exhortatory religious language

Reading tips

Read in installments by the scriptural themes in the book, taking one chapter at a time with time for reflection.
Learn about the nineteenth-century British evangelical background first to grasp the sermon's concerns.
For group Bible study, discuss alongside the relevant scripture passages to avoid taking the text out of context.
If English reading is difficult, read Chinese devotional works on similar themes first, then return to the original.

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FAQ

What kind of book is this? Is it a novel?

No. It is a collection of Christian devotional sermons by the nineteenth-century English minister Edward Hoare, offering exhortation on faith and redemption. It is religious nonfiction, classed as church and church movements literature.

Will non-Christians gain anything from this book?

It can be read as a sample of nineteenth-century British evangelical religious writing and sermon style, but it presupposes a Christian framework and has a strong exhortatory tone. Without interest in religious texts, the reading experience may be limited.

What does the title "Nothing Between" mean?

The title points to the belief that nothing should stand between man and God, echoing the book's discussion of sin, redemption, and faith. The specific argument depends on the original text; readers can understand its theological orientation through the scripture cited in each chapter.

Is this public-domain ebook suitable for citation?

The Project Gutenberg version is a public-domain resource for reading and general citation. Electronic transcription may differ in layout; for academic citation, check an authoritative print edition or note the electronic source and access date.

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About the author

Hoare, Edward, 1812-1894 Author

Edward Hoare (1812–1894) was a prolific nineteenth-century Christian author, with 32 works held in the collection. His writing centres on sermons and theological discussion, covering daily devotion, redemption, sanctification, the Lord's Supper, and hope for Jerusalem. His representative works show that he served readers with sermon collections such as Sermons for the Day, while addressing systematic theology in works like Sanctification, Redemption, and Evolution. The Doctrine of the Lord's Supper. As Taught by the Church of England reflects his attention to Anglican teaching, and Sermons on the Scriptural Principles of our Protestant Church shows an apologetic aim and a concern to clarify confessional positions. Because public information is limited, biographical details are difficult to verify, but the surviving works reveal a scriptural, sober, and plain style, with emphasis on doctrinal clarity and practical application for believers; these writings had some influence among English-speaking Protestant readers of his time.