Thoughts on religion at the front by N. S. Talbot
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| Author | Talbot, N. S. (Neville Stuart), 1879-1943 |
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| LoC No. | 17018383 |
| Title | Thoughts on religion at the front |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Thoughts on religion at the front" by N. S. Talbot is a reflective work written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World War I in 1917. This book serves as a collection of thoughts and critiques on the state of Christian faith and practice among soldiers at the front lines. Talbot, who served as a chaplain-general, explores the complex relationship between war, human nature, and religious belief, particularly highlighting how such extreme circumstances shape and sometimes challenge traditional religious convictions. In this book, Talbot aims to examine the spiritual condition of British soldiers during the war, grappling with questions of faith, purpose, and the meaning of suffering. He observes a notable lack of articulate religious expression, suggesting that while soldiers engage in a natural form of spirituality, it often does not align with traditional Christian teachings. The author emphasizes that genuine faith is rare, influenced by the traumas of war and the hardships faced. He further reflects on the need for a deeper commitment to God that transcends mere self-preservation, advocating for a re-oriented vision of Christianity that focuses on the active, loving nature of God as revealed in Christ. Talbot's insights offer a poignant critique of the state of organized religion and a call for a renewed understanding of faith in the midst of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Religious aspects |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19413 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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