
audiobook
by T. K. (Thomas Kelly) Cheyne
THE RECONCILIATION OF RACES AND RELIGIONS - BY - THOMAS KELLY CHEYNE, D. LITT., D. D. - FELLOW OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY, MEMBER OF THE NAVA VIDHAN (LAHORE), THE BAHAI COMMUNITY, ETC. RUḤANI; PRIEST OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE
PREFACE
IV. BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL; AMBASSADOR TO HUMANITY - V. A SERIES OF ILLUSTRATIVE STUDIES BEARING ON COMPARATIVE RELIGION - BAHAI BIBLIOGRAPHY - INTRODUCTION - TO MEN AND WOMEN OF GOODWILL IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE
PART I - THE JEWELS OF THE FAITHS - A STUDY OF THE CHIEF RELIGIONS ON THEIR BEST SIDE WITH A VIEW TO THEIR EXPANSION AND ENRICHMENT AND TO AN ULTIMATE SYNTHESIS AND TO THE FINAL UNION OF RACES AND NATIONS ON A SPIRITUAL BASIS
PART II - BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL - SEYYID 'ALI MUḤAMMAD (THE BĀB)
PART III
PART IV - BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL; AMBASSADOR TO HUMANITY - AMBASSADOR TO HUMANITY
PART V - A SERIES OF ILLUSTRATIVE STUDIES BEARING ON COMPARATIVE RELIGION - A SERIES OF ILLUSTRATIVE STUDIES BEARING ON COMPARITIVE RELIGION - EIGHTEEN (OR, WITH THE BĀB, NINETEEN) LETTERS OF THE LIVING OF THE FIRST UNITY
In this thoughtful treatise the author seeks a single, hopeful vision: that the division of peoples and the splintering of faiths can be healed through a shared commitment to peace. Written against the backdrop of the first World War, the essay opens with a personal dedication and a call for universal charity, inviting listeners to consider how religions, when understood in their deepest spirit, converge toward the same divine purpose.
Drawing on the writings of the Quakers, the Bahá'í community, and other spiritual traditions, the author weaves together historical manifestos, poetry, and personal correspondence to illustrate common ground. The narrative remains grounded in a sincere curiosity, offering vivid descriptions of beliefs without privileging any single doctrine. As the first part unfolds, listeners will encounter a rich tapestry of ideas that aim to bridge cultural gaps and inspire a more inclusive, peaceful world.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1915
A pioneering English biblical scholar, he helped bring modern critical study of the Bible into Oxford and the wider English-speaking world. His books range from close textual work to broad, adventurous studies of religion and the ancient Near East.
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