Religious Education in the Family

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Religious Education in the Family

by Henry Frederick Cope

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE FAMILY - By - Henry F. Cope - General Secretary of the Religious Education Association - THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Copyright 1915 By The University of Chicago

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All Rights Reserved

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Published April 1915 Second Impression September 1915 Third Impression March 1916 Fourth Impression June 1917 Fifth Impression August 1920 Sixth Impression July 1922 Seventh Impression September 1922 - Composed and Printed By The University of Chicago Press Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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PREFACE

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CHAPTER I - AN INTERPRETATION OF THE FAMILY - § 1. TAKING THE HOME IN RELIGIOUS TERMS

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§ 2. THE RELIGIOUS MOTIVE

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§ 3. WIDER CHILD-WELFARE

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§ 4. THE COST OF A FAMILY

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§ 5. MOTIVES FOR A STUDY OF THE FAMILY

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Description

This work tackles the often‑overlooked task of nurturing faith within the home. Written at a time when churches were beginning to offer parents’ classes, it invites both mothers and fathers to think systematically about how daily life can become a conduit for spiritual growth. The author argues that a family’s moral health depends less on material comforts and more on viewing household routines through a religious lens of service and sacrifice.

The book is organized into concise chapters that move from a broad interpretation of family life to practical tools such as Bible reading, family worship, and the role of meals in spiritual formation. It offers concrete suggestions for group study, classroom discussion, and personal reflection, making it useful for church groups as well as individual households. Readers will find a balance of scholarly insight and everyday advice, encouraging them to shape a home where faith is lived rather than merely spoken about.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (388K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-01-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry Frederick Cope

Henry Frederick Cope

1870–1923

A leading voice in the early religious education movement, he wrote practical books on church life, family faith, and the moral side of democracy. His work reflects a time when educators and ministers were rethinking how religion should be taught in everyday life.

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