Silanus the Christian

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Silanus the Christian

by Edwin Abbott Abbott

EN·~12 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total

*BY THE SAME AUTHOR*

1:13

PREFACE

5:56

SUMMARY

6:44

ERRATA.

0:10

CHAPTER I THE FIRST LECTURE

21:38

CHAPTER II EPICTETUS ON THE GODS

16:16

CHAPTER III ARRIAN ON THE OATH OF THE CHRISTIANS

17:44

CHAPTER IV SCAURUS ON EPICTETUS AND PAUL

28:32

CHAPTER V EPICTETUS ALLUDES TO JEWS

22:06

CHAPTER VI PAUL ON THE LOVE OF CHRIST

25:33
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Description

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.

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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

Mar 25, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott

1838–1926

Best remembered for the mind-bending novella Flatland, this English schoolmaster and theologian had a rare gift for turning big ideas into lively, readable books. His work still draws in readers interested in geometry, satire, language, and religion.

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