
audiobook
by James B. (James Barr) Walker
Transcriber's Note
PHILOSOPHY OF THE PLAN OF SALVATION. A Book for the Times.
PREFACE. - I. OCCASION OF THE WORK.
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY. MAN WILL WORSHIP—HE WILL BECOME ASSIMILATED TO THE CHARACTER OF THE OBJECT THAT HE WORSHIPS—CHARACTER OF HEATHEN DEITIES DEFECTIVE AND UNHOLY—FROM THIS CORRUPTING WORSHIP MAN HAS NO POWER TO EXTRICATE HIMSELF.
CHAPTER II. THE DESIGN AND NECESSITY OF THE BONDAGE IN EGYPT.
CHAPTER III. CONCERNING MIRACLES—PARTICULARLY THE MIRACLES WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE DELIVERANCE OF THE ISRAELITES FROM BONDAGE IN EGYPT.
CHAPTER IV. WHAT WAS NECESSARY AS THE FIRST STEP IN THE PROCESS OF REVELATION.
CHAPTER V. THE NECESSITY OF AFFECTIONATE OBEDIENCE TO GOD; AND THE MANNER OF PRODUCING THAT OBEDIENCE IN THE HEARTS OF THE ISRAELITES.
CHAPTER VI. THE DESIGN AND NECESSITY OF THE MORAL LAW.
CHAPTER VII. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IDEA OF HOLINESS AND ITS TRANSFER TO JEHOVAH AS AN ATTRIBUTE.
The work opens with a candid confession: its author began as a skeptic, sharing doubts with a like‑minded friend while wrestling with familiar arguments for Christianity. Through years of careful study of the Bible and a broad sweep of philosophical sources, he arrived at what he believes to be an unmistakable proof of the faith’s divine origin. Presented originally as a series of letters, the text blends personal reflection with systematic reasoning, offering readers a clear view of the intellectual journey that led him from doubt to conviction.
The book is positioned as a timely response to the restless spirit of the age, confronting the many modern challenges that erode confidence in the gospel. It tackles the “cross of Christ” controversy, critiques the rise of unsanctioned sects, and proposes a concise philosophical key that the author claims can unlock the biblical mysteries that have long baffled scholars. Listeners will find a measured, thoughtful argument that invites them to re‑examine long‑standing questions without resorting to emotional appeals.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (320K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1805–1887
A 19th-century American minister and religious writer, he is best remembered for clear, argument-driven books that tried to explain Christian belief to ordinary readers. His work blends theology, philosophy, and the practical voice of a preacher used to speaking beyond the classroom.
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