Our Saviour

AnonymousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 14K 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.Our Saviour by AnonymousAuthor: Anonymous,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: Feb 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is a long religious text in the Project Gutenberg collection, classified under Christian doctrinal theology and Christology, with the original author listed as anonymous. As a public-domain ebook, its primary value lies in accessibility: readers can encounter, at no cost, an English Christian work centered on the theme of the Saviour, making it suitable as primary material for understanding traditional Christian theological expression and religious language style. Written in English, the text bears clear period and religious stylistic features, requiring some foundation in English reading and familiarity with basic Christian concepts. It is not an introductory work and lacks modern annotations and background notes, so it is better suited as a primary text for study or devotional reading than as a beginner's textbook. Readers are advised to read alongside basic knowledge of Christian theology and to consult reference works when encountering proper terms. Overall, this is a public-domain document for readers with specific interests, valued for its content and status as an original text.

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Read the table of contents and chapter titles first to grasp the overall structure before entering the main text.
Prepare a glossary of Christian theological terms and look up key concepts as you read.
Keep each reading session short and use notes to sort out the lines of argument.
Read in comparison with similar public-domain theological works to understand differences in expression.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as an introduction to Christianity?

Not really. This is a public-domain English theological text lacking modern introductions, annotations, and background notes, with a relatively high threshold of language and concepts. Complete beginners would do better to start with annotated introductory books before returning to primary texts like this.

What language foundation is needed to read this book?

The book is entirely in English and bears traditional religious stylistic features; intermediate or higher English reading ability is recommended. When encountering unfamiliar theological terms, use a dictionary or relevant reference works; reading with no foundation at all is not advised.

Does this book have modern annotations or an introduction?

According to the available information, this is a public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, with no modern annotations or introduction indicated. Readers need to supply background knowledge themselves or read alongside related research materials.

Why is the author listed as anonymous?

The information shows the author is Anonymous, meaning the original author's identity is unknown or unsigned. This is not uncommon for traditional religious texts of this kind; the text itself should be the main reference when reading.

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Anonymous Author

Anonymous is a collective designation used in English-language publishing for works whose authorship is unknown or unsigned, rather than the real name of a single author. The 716 titles attributed to this name include the Gospel of John, Psalms, Romans, Luke, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians from the World English Bible, as well as the Gospel of John and Psalms from the King James Version. Such texts are mainly religious classics and ancient folk traditions that were copied, translated, and compiled over long periods, making their original authors difficult to trace; they therefore circulated anonymously. Public information is limited, and neither nationality nor dates of birth and death can be confirmed. The significance of anonymity lies in focusing attention on the works themselves rather than on authorial identity, and in reminding readers of the collective and variable nature of texts in transmission.