The Meaning of Faith

audiobook

The Meaning of Faith

by Harry Emerson Fosdick

EN·~12 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

0:23
2

The Meaning of Faith

0:43
3

PREFACE

27:31
4

PUBLISHERS' NOTE

0:27
5

CHAPTER I Faith and Life's Adventure - DAILY READINGS

58:34
6

CHAPTER II Faith a Road to Truth - DAILY READINGS

55:20
7

CHAPTER III Faith in the Personal God - DAILY READINGS

1:02:51
8

CHAPTER IV Belief and Trust - DAILY READINGS

55:24
9

CHAPTER V Faith's Intellectual Difficulties - DAILY READINGS

1:03:19
10

CHAPTER VI Faith's Greatest Obstacle - DAILY READINGS

1:08:22

Description

In this thoughtful exploration of faith, the author offers a steady guide for anyone seeking a deeper, lived understanding of belief amid the turmoil of a world at war. Rather than delving into theological disputes, the work focuses on the everyday experience of faith—its roots, its challenges, and its capacity to shape a person’s purpose. The introduction sets the tone by emphasizing that faith is not merely an intellectual exercise but a practical, life‑affirming force.

The book is organized as a series of daily readings, each anchored by bolded biblical verses and italicized prayers drawn from a wide range of historic sources. These reflections invite readers to pause, contemplate, and apply timeless spiritual insights to modern concerns. Clear, concise language and a respectful tone make the material accessible, encouraging personal growth without demanding adherence to any specific doctrine.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (702K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-08-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harry Emerson Fosdick

Harry Emerson Fosdick

1878–1969

A prominent Protestant preacher and public theologian, he became one of the best-known liberal religious voices in 20th-century America. His sermons and books reached far beyond the pulpit, speaking to readers interested in faith, doubt, and social change.

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