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

Chapters

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (86K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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, he wrote widely on mysticism, spiritual life, and the history of the Religious Society of Friends. He also helped shape practical service work, including efforts that grew into the American Friends Service Committee.

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