Hidden from the Prudent

Jones, Paul, 1880-1941Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.7

Word count: 36K words
Chapters: 4

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.Hidden from the Prudent by Paul JonesAuthor: Jones, Paul, 1880-1941,Language: English, Class: BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements, Release Date: Dec 29, 2007

Editor's review

Hidden from the Prudent is a Christian-themed work by Paul Jones, classified under church and religious movements. The title itself signals an orientation: certain truths or insights are not revealed to those who consider themselves wise and prudent, but are open to a different disposition of heart. Works of this kind tend not to offer systematic theological exposition but rather devotional exhortation and reflection, suited to quiet reading in which readers examine themselves. As a public-domain ebook from Project Gutenberg, it preserves the language style of early religious writing, and its way of arguing is distant from what today's readers are used to, requiring a slower pace. Its value lies in offering a sample of English religious writing from a century ago, allowing readers to observe what believers of that time cared about and how they spoke. Read it with historical awareness, drawing on what resonates while understanding its period context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in Christian devotion and church thought
Enthusiasts of early twentieth-century English religious writing
Those who prefer slow, reflective texts and are willing to take reading notes
Ebook readers who want to see what public-domain religious literature looks like

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic theology textbooks or doctrinal handbooks
Those hoping for a modern, plainly written, clearly structured introduction
General fiction readers with no interest in religious topics

Reading tips

Read one short section at a time, pause afterward, and note down sentences that strike you.
Skim the table of contents first to grasp the thematic outline, then choose chapters of interest for close reading.
Pay attention to the scripture passages cited, and compare them with the original biblical text for deeper understanding.
Read it as a historical text and note the expressive habits of the author's era.

About the publisher

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FAQ

What kind of religious work is this book?

It is classified under Christian church and religious movements, leaning toward devotional and exhortatory writing rather than a systematic theology textbook. The title suggests a focus on truths that the worldly-wise overlook but that are revealed to the humble; readers should approach it in a reflective spirit.

Will non-Christians get anything out of this book?

Yes, but expectations should be adjusted. Read as a sample of early twentieth-century English religious writing, it lets you observe how faith was expressed and argued at the time and helps with related literary and historical background. If religious topics hold no interest for you at all, motivation may be lacking.

What is the reading experience like in electronic form?

This is a free electronic text from Project Gutenberg, easy to search and excerpt, but the layout and annotation are plain, without the introductions and footnotes of modern editions. A reading app that supports bookmarks and annotations is recommended, so you can mark as you read and make up for the limited editorial apparatus.

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About the author

Jones, Paul, 1880-1941 Author · 1880–1941

Paul Jones (Jones, Paul, 1880–1941) was an English-language writer born in 1880 and deceased in 1941. Public information about his life is limited, and his nationality, educational background, and professional career are not reliably documented. Only one work can currently be confirmed, namely Hidden from the Prudent. Judging from the title and the library's classification, his writing involved fiction and popular reading matter, with a style aimed at general readers and an emphasis on narrative and readability. Because his output is small and biographical materials are scarce, his place in literary history is not prominent, and later scholarship on him remains limited. Further understanding of his creative profile would still depend on close reading and textual scholarship of Hidden from the Prudent and related original sources.