
audiobook
THE SUBSTANCE OF FAITH
PREFACE
REFERENCES TO QUOTATIONS
INTRODUCTION
I THE ASCENT OF MAN
CLAUSE I
II THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIENCE
CLAUSE II
III CHARACTER AND WILL
CLAUSE III
A thoughtful guide for anyone charged with shaping young minds, this work tackles the uneasy dance between long‑held religious traditions and the rapid advances of modern science. Its author frames faith as a substance that can coexist with empirical knowledge, arguing that the perceived clash is often a matter of perspective rather than principle. By drawing on centuries of poetic and theological insight, the text seeks a common ground that honors both spiritual depth and intellectual curiosity.
Designed especially for parents and teachers, the book offers clear explanations of core Christian ideas while showing how they illuminate, rather than contradict, contemporary discoveries. It addresses the fear that secular pressures might erase spiritual discussion from education, urging a balanced approach that nurtures wonder, morality, and a sense of purpose. Readers will find a gentle, reasoned invitation to foster confidence in faith without abandoning the quest for scientific understanding.
Full title
The Substance of Faith Allied with Science (6th Ed.) A Catechism for Parents and Teachers A Catechism for Parents and Teachers
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Elizabeth Oscanyan, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2015-10-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1851–1940
A pioneering physicist and gifted popular writer, he helped shape the early story of radio while also writing widely about science, religion, and the possibility of life after death. His books reflect a mind equally drawn to experiment, big ideas, and public debate.
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