The Things Which Remain

Goodsell, Daniel A. (Daniel Ayres), 1840-1909Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 54K words
Chapters: 6

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.The Things Which Remain by Daniel A. GoodsellAuthor: Goodsell, Daniel A. (Daniel Ayres), 1840-1909,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: May 18, 2005

Editor's review

The Things Which Remain is a work of Christian doctrine by the late 19th- to early 20th-century American religious author Daniel A. Goodsell, classified as dogmatic theology. Judging by its title and category, it is closer to doctrinal exposition and reflection for believers than to a scholarly theological monograph. The value of such a text lies in showing the concerns and modes of expression of Christian writing in the English-speaking world of its time: how to speak of what endures in faith, and how to defend doctrine amid changing times. For readers studying American religious writing, church thought, or 19th-century religious publishing, it can serve as background material; for general readers, it is a useful sample of the old-style Christian exhortatory prose. Readers should keep its historical context in mind and not take its arguments directly as conclusions for contemporary theological discussion.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying 19th-century American Christian writing and doctrinal texts
Readers interested in the old-style exhortatory prose of the English-speaking Christian world
Students who need religious background material to support coursework
Believers accustomed to Christian reading who are open to historical texts

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking contemporary systematic theology textbooks or scholarly monographs
Readers hoping for a general introduction to comparative religion or religious history
General readers with no interest in Christian doctrine

Reading tips

Begin with the table of contents and preface to grasp the core doctrinal themes, then decide whether to read closely or selectively.
Note the author's historical background and argumentative premises, and distinguish expressions shaped by historical context from universal claims.
Read alongside religious publications of the same period to observe the shared rhetoric and concerns of 19th-century English-language Christian writing.

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What kind of Christian work is this book?

It is classified as Christian dogmatic theology, written by the late 19th- to early 20th-century American religious author Daniel A. Goodsell. Overall it is closer to doctrinal exposition and reflection for believers than to a modern scholarly theological monograph.

Can readers without a theological background read it?

They can try, but should slow down. The book involves doctrinal discussion, and readers lacking background may find it hard to follow the argument. It is advisable to first learn the basic framework of Christian doctrine or read with a guide.

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Goodsell, Daniel A. (Daniel Ayres), 1840-1909 Author · American · 1840–1909

Daniel A. Goodsell (1840–1909) was an American Methodist minister and writer. Public information about his early life and education is limited; what can be confirmed is his pastoral role in the church and his lifelong activity as an author. Two of his works are held in the collection: Peter the Hermit: A Tale of Enthusiasm and The Things Which Remain. The former takes the hermit Peter as its subject and unfolds around the theme of religious zeal, while the latter reflects on the things that endure in faith. His writings touch on religion, travel, and social issues, combining pastoral concern with observation of real-life questions and conveying religious conviction and moral reflection to general readers. His works hold a modest place among early twentieth-century English-language religious reading and remain useful for understanding the thought climate of American Methodism and popular religious writing of his time.