Thomas Chalmers

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 290K words
Chapters: 29

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.Thomas Chalmers by William Garden BlaikieAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements, Release Date: Jun 23, 2012

Editor's review

This book is William Garden Blaikie's biography of Thomas Chalmers, a Project Gutenberg public-domain e-book classified under Christian churches and church movements. Chalmers was a major figure in the nineteenth-century Scottish church, and his life involved religious thought, parish work, and social concern. The value of this biography lies in presenting, from a contemporary's perspective, the development of a church figure and the circumstances of his time; it is suitable as historical source reading for those interested in Scottish church history and nineteenth-century religious thought. Note that this is a public-domain reset e-book without a modern introduction or notes, in English, and reading it requires some background knowledge and patience. It is best treated as a historical document rather than a popular biography, and benefits from being read alongside a church history chronology or related background materials.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University readers studying Scottish church history and nineteenth-century religious thought
Believers interested in Christian biography and church movements
Students needing English public-domain source materials for course papers or special studies
Self-learners accustomed to reading English historical documents who can supply their own background

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for an easy, story-style biography who are unfamiliar with English-language sources
Beginners requiring a modern scholarly introduction and detailed notes
General readers uninterested in religious history and church institutions

Reading tips

First consult a chronology of Chalmers's life and the background of the Scottish church schism, then enter the main text.
Take notes chapter by chapter on personal relationships and a timeline of events for later review and citation.
Record unfamiliar denominational terms first, look them up together, then reread the relevant passages.
Read alongside contemporary Scottish social history materials to understand the biography's historical context.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a biography?

It is a biography, of the Scottish church figure Thomas Chalmers. The book is primarily a life narrative, not a work of fiction, and does not rely on plot suspense; it is better approached as a historical document.

Can I read this book if my English is not strong?

The book is in the original English and lacks modern notes, so it will be somewhat difficult for readers with weaker English. It is advisable to first get an overview of the subject's life in Chinese, then read selected chapters of interest, or divide the reading with a partner whose English is stronger.

Does this edition have an introduction and notes?

This is a Project Gutenberg public-domain electronic edition that mainly provides the original text and usually does not include a modern scholarly introduction, detailed notes, or an index. For background explanation, consult church history reference works and related research materials separately.

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