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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... holy scripture, forasmuch as in it is contained God's true word, setting forth his glory, and also man's duty." The whole controversy in Protestantism over the Bible may be summed into the question whether the Bible is God's word or ...
... holy scripture, forasmuch as in it is contained God's true word, setting forth his glory, and also man's duty." The whole controversy in Protestantism over the Bible may be summed into the question whether the Bible is God's word or ...
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... holy influence. This state of things ought not to have been brought upon us. The reverent reading of the Bible alone would never have led us into such straits. It is the old story of all human reverence. That which we revere, we ...
... holy influence. This state of things ought not to have been brought upon us. The reverent reading of the Bible alone would never have led us into such straits. It is the old story of all human reverence. That which we revere, we ...
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... Holy Presence. I propose to consider with you, carefully but frankly, the real nature and the true uses of the Bible. Let us examine to-day the traditional view of the Bible. It is not easy to define the popular theory of the Bible ...
... Holy Presence. I propose to consider with you, carefully but frankly, the real nature and the true uses of the Bible. Let us examine to-day the traditional view of the Bible. It is not easy to define the popular theory of the Bible ...
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... Holy Scriptures," which affirms in this wise: "The light of nature and the works of creation and Providence .... are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and of His will, which is necessary to salvation.... The authority of the Holy ...
... Holy Scriptures," which affirms in this wise: "The light of nature and the works of creation and Providence .... are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and of His will, which is necessary to salvation.... The authority of the Holy ...
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... Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation: so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of the faith or be thought ...
... Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation: so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of the faith or be thought ...
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