Literature & Dogma (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
An Essay Towards a Better Apprehension of the Bible
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
| Author: | Matthew Arnold | ISBN: | 9781411446113 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | March 8, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Matthew Arnold |
| ISBN: | 9781411446113 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | March 8, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
In this influential 1873 essay, Arnold professes his skepticism about Christianity as a revealed religion yet argues for the utility of its ethical precepts. Therefore he proposes a liberal reading of scripture and secular faith that incorporates the civilizing aspects of religion.
In this influential 1873 essay, Arnold professes his skepticism about Christianity as a revealed religion yet argues for the utility of its ethical precepts. Therefore he proposes a liberal reading of scripture and secular faith that incorporates the civilizing aspects of religion.
