Jeremiah: His Life and Times - Softcover

Cheyne, T. K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1725297450 ISBN 13: 9781725297456

Verlag: Wipf and Stock, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

Jeremiah is one of the central figures of an exciting period which has to be reconstructed by a combined effort of criticism and imagination. It is nearly twenty years since I first began to prepare for a commentary Jeremiah, and since then the book and its author have retained an interest for me. The Exposition in the “Pulpit Commentary” (1883-1885) is a most fragmentary realization of my original plan, and I was glad to take up the pen once more. In the summer of 1887 I preached a course of sermons Jeremiah in Rochester Cathedral, similar to a course which I have printed on Elijah. These sermons are the gems of the present volume.

- From the Preface

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T. K. Cheyne was a religious scholar whose work centered on the study of faith, spiritual ethics, and the search for unity across religious traditions. His writing reflected a deep concern with how belief systems influence moral responsibility, social harmony, and human relationships. Rather than approaching religion as a fixed structure, he examined it as an evolving force shaped by interpretation, history, and shared human values. A recurring focus in his work was the idea that religious divisions often arise from misunderstanding rather than fundamental difference, and that reconciliation depends on recognizing common ethical foundations. He showed particular interest in comparative approaches, using multiple traditions to highlight universal principles such as compassion, peace, and collective responsibility. His scholarly style balanced analysis with moral reflection, encouraging openness, dialogue, and empathy. Through his exploration of interfaith understanding, his work emphasized the potential of religion to guide societies toward cooperation and mutual respect, presenting spiritual insight as a pathway to social healing and global harmony.

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• Verlag: Wipf and Stock
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1725297450
• ISBN 13: 9781725297456
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 218
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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