In His Image

William Jennings BryanProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 410K words
Chapters: 41

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.In His Image by William Jennings BryanAuthor: Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925,Language: English, Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity, Release Date: Jun 25, 2004

Editor's review

In His Image is a Christian-themed work by William Jennings Bryan, belonging to the category of religion and philosophy. Bryan is known as a political orator, and this book reflects his writing on the relationship between humanity and nature, morality and religion, from the standpoint of faith. Its value lies in presenting a voice from early twentieth-century American popular religious writing: plain language and an argumentative style with oratorical rhythm, suitable for observing how Christian thought of the time was presented to general readers. It is best read not as a systematic theology textbook but as a text of religious cultural history and public oratory. For those studying the relationship between American religion and public life, it offers a sample marked by its era; general readers may read selected chapters to sense its argumentative style.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying American religious history and public oratory culture
Readers interested in early twentieth-century popular Christian writing
Researchers needing to understand Bryan's religious writing
Nonfiction readers who enjoy an oratorical argumentative style

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic theology textbooks or scholarly annotations
Readers expecting a collection of Bryan's political speeches
General literary readers uninterested in religious themes

Reading tips

First understand Bryan's historical context and public role, then read the main text to avoid misjudging the genre.
Read selectively by chapter theme rather than proceeding linearly from start to finish.
Note the oratorical rhetoric and argumentative structure, making brief annotations.
For research purposes, read in comparison with contemporaneous American popular religious works.

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FAQ

What themes does this book mainly discuss?

The book centers on Christian faith, discussing the relationship between humanity and nature, morality, and religion. It has the character of popular apologetics and faith exposition rather than being a compilation of political speeches.

Isn't Bryan a politician? Why did he write a religious book?

Bryan is indeed known for political activity, but he also long participated in public religious discussion. This book reflects his writing from a faith perspective as a public figure; understanding this helps grasp the text's audience and tone.

Does reading this book require a theological background?

Professional theological training is not required, but basic familiarity with Christian terminology will make reading smoother. The arguments are popular in nature, making it a suitable entry point for understanding popular religious writing of the time.

Is the Project Gutenberg edition suitable for academic citation?

It can be used as a public-domain electronic text, but academic citation should verify the original edition, page numbers, and publication information. The electronic layout may differ from the printed original; indicate the edition used when citing.

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About the author

William Jennings Bryan Author · American · 1860–1925

William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925) was an American politician, orator and writer, born in Salem, Illinois. He ran three times as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, and served as Secretary of State under President Wilson from 1913 to 1915. Known for his closeness to ordinary people, he was called "the Great Commoner." His works include In His Image, The Price of a Soul and The Old World and Its Ways, which touch on faith, social ethics and travel impressions; his style carries the force of an orator, often approaching subjects from a moral and public-minded angle. The library holds three of his works. He died in 1925. Public information on his early education and specific career details is limited, so they are not elaborated here.