
GOD THE INVISIBLE KING
by H. G. Wells
PREFACE
GOD THE INVISIBLE KING
CHAPTER THE FIRST - THE COSMOGONY OF MODERN RELIGION
CHAPTER THE SECOND - HERESIES; OR THE THINGS THAT GOD IS NOT
CHAPTER THE THIRD - THE LIKENESS OF GOD
CHAPTER THE FOURTH - THE RELIGION OF ATHEISTS
CHAPTER THE FIFTH - THE INVISIBLE KING
CHAPTER THE SIXTH - MODERN IDEAS OF SIN AND DAMNATION
A bold and uncompromising exploration of faith, this work strips away centuries‑old dogma to reveal a vision of a personal, intimate deity untouched by the traditional doctrines of Christianity. The author opens with a candid warning: the familiar doctrines of the Trinity and the creeds forged at Nicaea will be examined with stark criticism, and readers accustomed to those mysteries may find the arguments unsettling. Rather than dismissing religion outright, the text argues that a living God exists, one who is nearer to the human heart than the abstract, triune figure of established theology.
The narrative proceeds as a thoughtful meditation on modern religious sentiment, drawing on the author’s earlier philosophical writings while focusing on the emotional and practical side of belief. By confronting entrenched heresies and the language that obscures true spiritual experience, the book invites seekers to reconsider what “God” really means for them today. Its clear, earnest tone offers both challenge and comfort to anyone navigating faith in an age of doubt.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Release date
2006-05-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1946
A pioneer of modern science fiction, this prolific English writer imagined time travel, alien invasion, and invisible men with a mix of suspense and sharp social insight. His stories still feel lively because they pair big ideas with very human fears and hopes.
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