The Bible and Life

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The Bible and Life

by Edwin Holt Hughes

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

INTRODUCTION

1:16
2

THE MENDENHALL LECTURESFOREWORD

1:39
3

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

6:35
4

THE HUMAN OUTLINE

1:25
5

CHAPTER I

37:08
6

CHAPTER II

34:36
7

CHAPTER III

33:45
8

CHAPTER IV

30:36
9

CHAPTER V

34:14
10

CHAPTER VI

45:05

Description

In this thoughtful series of lectures, the speaker invites listeners to explore what the Bible means for everyday life, grounding the discussion firmly in the realities faced by college students. Rather than delving into scholarly debates over dates or authorship, the talks focus on how the Scriptures speak to real‑world concerns, offering a practical lens through which faith can be examined and experienced.

Framed by the generous legacy of a 19th‑century Methodist minister, the lectures were originally delivered to a university audience eager for honest, life‑oriented conversation. The presenter balances rigorous inquiry with an accessible style, drawing on history, philosophy, and personal insight to make the case that the Bible’s message continues to resonate beyond the pew. Listeners will find a clear, respectful exploration of faith that encourages reflection without demanding a particular doctrinal stance.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (285K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by 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

2012-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edwin Holt Hughes

Edwin Holt Hughes

1866–1950

A Methodist bishop, teacher, and writer, he spent decades shaping church life in the United States and abroad. His work ranged from preaching and seminary leadership to books on faith, education, and public life.

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