
*BY THE SAME AUTHOR*
PREFACE
SUMMARY
ERRATA.
CHAPTER I THE FIRST LECTURE
CHAPTER II EPICTETUS ON THE GODS
CHAPTER III ARRIAN ON THE OATH OF THE CHRISTIANS
CHAPTER IV SCAURUS ON EPICTETUS AND PAUL
CHAPTER V EPICTETUS ALLUDES TO JEWS
CHAPTER VI PAUL ON THE LOVE OF CHRIST
The author begins by recounting a personal turning point: after years of accepting the Bible’s miracles, he found historical and critical evidence that forced him to question their literal reality. Yet his childhood conviction in the unity of Father, Son, and Spirit remained intact, prompting a search for a faith that does not depend on supernatural feats. This opening sets a thoughtful, honest tone for the inquiry that follows.
In the main body, the book examines psychological, historical, and scholarly perspectives to show that one can honor Christ without insisting on miraculous events. It speaks directly to readers who feel their devotion is more intellectual than emotional, offering a way to reconcile love for Jesus with honest skepticism. The argument is presented in clear, accessible language, inviting readers to explore a more nuanced understanding of worship.
For anyone wrestling with doubts while still yearning for a sincere relationship with Christ, the work provides a compassionate roadmap. It suggests that faith grounded in truth can coexist with affection for the human side of Jesus, offering a fresh foundation for personal belief.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (739K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1838–1926
Best known for the imaginative classic Flatland, this Victorian writer brought together mathematics, satire, and theology in a way that still feels fresh. He was also a respected teacher and prolific scholar whose work ranged far beyond fiction.
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