Meditations on the Essence of Christianity, and on the Religious Questions of the Day.

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Meditations on the Essence of Christianity, and on the Religious Questions of the Day.

by François Guizot

EN·~5 hours·15 chapters

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15 total

\[Transcriber's note: This production is based on https://archive.org/details/meditationsoness00guiz/page/n6 Additional citations indicated by "USCCB", are based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Bible found at http://usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible.\]

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Meditations

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Meditations On The Essence Of Christianity, And On The Religious Questions Of The Day.

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By M. Guizot. - Translated From The French, Under The Superintendence Of The Author. - London: John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1864.

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Preface.

21:48

Meditations On The Essence Of The Christian Religion.

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First Meditation. Natural Problems.

9:35

Second Meditation. Christian Dogmas.

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Third Meditation. The Supernatural.

25:42

Fourth Meditation. The Limits Of Science.

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Description

These meditations explore how Christianity confronts the sweeping changes of the modern age. Starting with the tension between faith and the rise of scientific inquiry, the author examines natural questions that challenge long‑held doctrines. He then moves to the core teachings of the faith, inviting listeners to consider how ancient dogmas speak to contemporary moral dilemmas. Throughout, the tone remains conversational, inviting the listener to weigh reason, liberty, and belief side by side.

The work is organized into concise sections that address topics such as the nature of revelation, the inspiration of Scripture, and the portrayal of Christ in the Gospels. By placing these discussions amid the broader intellectual revolutions of democracy and political freedom, the author shows how faith can both influence and be shaped by society. Listeners will hear thoughtful reflections on the limits of science, the role of religious liberty, and the enduring relevance of Christian thought. The result is a balanced, historically aware guide that encourages personal contemplation without demanding any particular conclusion.

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en

Duration

~5 hours (337K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Don Kostuch

Release date

2019-10-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

François Guizot

François Guizot

1787–1874

A major voice in 19th-century France, this historian and statesman helped shape the July Monarchy and wrote influential works on European civilization and English history. His life joined scholarship and politics so closely that each continually informed the other.

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