The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer

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The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer

by Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew) Jones

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

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0:41

Introduction

0:39

INTRODUCTION.

6:43

The Historical and the Inward Christ

0:47

THE HISTORICAL AND THE INWARD CHRIST.

24:08

The Atonement

0:46

THE ATONEMENT.

22:01

Prayer

0:49

PRAYER.

30:50

FOOTNOTES:

2:20

Description

In this thought‑provoking study the author invites listeners to contemplate the ancient myth of the split being, using it as a lens for the modern soul’s yearning to reunite with its divine source. Drawing on Plato, Plotinus and everyday experience, the opening sections trace how love and longing arise from an original wholeness that humanity has lost, setting the stage for a meditation on what it truly means to seek the “other” that completes us.

The book then turns that philosophical backdrop toward the practical realms of atonement and prayer, presenting the search for God as a parallel quest that each person undertakes, often stumbling, yet never abandoning. By framing the dialogue in the language of daily life rather than abstract theology, the author offers concrete reflections on how our inner “double search” shapes relationships, moral choices, and the hope of a deeper, cooperative union with the divine. This blend of timeless myth and lived reality makes the work a compelling listen for anyone curious about the intersection of philosophy, faith, and personal growth.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (86K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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Produced by WebRover, QuakerHeron, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-04-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew) Jones

Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew) Jones

1863–1948

A leading Quaker thinker of the early 20th century, this Maine-born writer explored mysticism, spiritual experience, and the inner life with unusual warmth and clarity. He also helped shape modern Quaker service through relief and peace work.

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