Theodore Parker

Two Christmas Celebrations

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the profound meaning of the Christmas season with Theodore Parker's "Two Christmas Celebrations," a collection of sermons reflecting on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This volume delves into the historical and religious significance of Christmas within the context of Christian thought. Parker's insightful words offer a timeless perspective on faith, religious life, and the enduring spirit of the holiday. This collection provides a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity and its central figure, Jesus Christ. Perfect for readers interested in religious history, Christian holidays, and classic sermon literature, "Two Christmas Celebrations" is a carefully prepared republication offering enduring wisdom. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 45g
• ISBN-13: 9781023137560
• ISBN-10: 1023137569
• Artikelnr.: 74107526

Autorenporträt

Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was an American transcendentalist and reforming minister of the Unitarian church, a prolific scholar and an eloquent preacher. Hailing from Lexington, Massachusetts, he emerged as a powerful voice for progressive causes, including the abolitionist and the women's rights movements. His outspoken views, particularly against slavery, firmly situated him on the intellectual and moral battlefields of his time. In his work 'Two Christmas Celebrations', Parker juxtaposes two Christmas services- one luxurious and distant from Christ's message, and another true to Christian values- to critique materialism and highlight social inequities. Parker's literary style is marked by its clarity, force, and a confident use of moral rhetoric to advocate for social justice. A contemporary of Emerson and Thoreau, Parker expanded the scope of Unitarian theology by incorporating his radical social and theological views, which ultimately contributed to the religious and social thought of 19th-century America. His sermons and writings were highly influential, and his advocacy for a living morality over formalism in religion continued to inspire future generations of thinkers and activists.