Charles Kingsley

All Saints' Day and Other Sermons (eBook, ePUB)

Victorian Sermons on Faith, Virtue, and Social Justice
Redaktion: Harrison, William

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "All Saints' Day and Other Sermons," Charles Kingsley presents a collection of sermons that merge theological reflection with a passionate call for social justice. Written in a rich, accessible prose that echoes the Victorian era's moral fervor, these sermons traverse topics such as redemption, charity, and the spiritual significance of community. Kingsley'Äôs literary style deftly intertwines eloquent language with didactic intent, inviting readers to ponder their roles within a rapidly industrializing society while advocating for a deeper understanding of Christian tenets in everyday life. Charles Kingsley, a notable Victorian clergyman and novelist, was deeply influenced by the socio-economic changes of his time. His commitment to social reform and a belief in the inherent goodness of humanity resonate throughout this work. As a member of the Broad Church movement, Kingsley sought to reconcile traditional Christian doctrine with contemporary scientific discoveries and progressive social ideas, a pursuit vividly reflected in this collection of sermons. This book is recommended for readers interested in the intersection of faith and social action. Kingsley'Äôs eloquent prose and urgent themes remain relevant today, making "All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" a vital read for anyone seeking inspiration from historical perspectives on justice, morality, and communal responsibility.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 309
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664587428
• Artikelnr.: 58596928

Autorenporträt

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.