The Right and Wrong Uses of the BibleDigiCat, 16 wrz 2022 - 150 In 'The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible' by Richard Heber Newton, the author delves into the complex and often controversial ways in which the Bible is interpreted and applied. Newton carefully dissects the varying perspectives on the text, offering a scholarly analysis of its literary style and historical context. He explores the ethical implications of using the Bible to justify different moral standards, and challenges readers to critically examine their own understanding of its teachings. Richard Heber Newton, a 19th-century American theologian and author, was known for his progressive views on social issues and religious reform. His background in theology and scholarship influenced his writing, as he sought to engage readers in thoughtful discourse on the role of scripture in shaping societal values. I highly recommend 'The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of religion, ethics, and literature. Newton's insightful analysis offers a fresh perspective on the timeless text, prompting reflection and discussion on its meaning and applications in a modern context. |
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... ancients. Niebuhr led the way in reconstructing the early history of the Romans. Dr. Arnold predicted that a Niebuhr of Jewish literature would arise. He came duly. His name was Ewald. Successors have followed in abundance. The ...
... ancients. Niebuhr led the way in reconstructing the early history of the Romans. Dr. Arnold predicted that a Niebuhr of Jewish literature would arise. He came duly. His name was Ewald. Successors have followed in abundance. The ...
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... ancient annals, pages torn from the histories of other peoples to fill out the story; the whole worked over many times by many hands in many generations. Just as Thirlwall and Grote give us studies of Grecian history from the standpoint ...
... ancient annals, pages torn from the histories of other peoples to fill out the story; the whole worked over many times by many hands in many generations. Just as Thirlwall and Grote give us studies of Grecian history from the standpoint ...
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... ancient traditions in Hindu history is suggestive on this point. "In an age when there was nothing corresponding to what we call literature, every saying, every proverb, every story handed down from father to son received very soon a ...
... ancient traditions in Hindu history is suggestive on this point. "In an age when there was nothing corresponding to what we call literature, every saying, every proverb, every story handed down from father to son received very soon a ...
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... ancient sayings were preserved because they were so true and so striking that they could not be forgotten. They contained eternal truths, expressed for the first time in human language. Of such oracles of truth it was said in India that ...
... ancient sayings were preserved because they were so true and so striking that they could not be forgotten. They contained eternal truths, expressed for the first time in human language. Of such oracles of truth it was said in India that ...
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... ancient times, was composed of judicial decisions, legislative codes, etc., around which veneration properly gathered. This veneration was heightened by the popular traditions which assigned to Moses the bulk of their legislation, and ...
... ancient times, was composed of judicial decisions, legislative codes, etc., around which veneration properly gathered. This veneration was heightened by the popular traditions which assigned to Moses the bulk of their legislation, and ...
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