Henry Drummond

"beautiful Thoughts"

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 286
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9781018843445
• ISBN-10: 1018843442
• Artikelnr.: 66863354

Autorenporträt

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) was a Scottish evangelist, biologist, and writer, whose contributions to theological literature and the broader intersection of science and religion have been recognized for their profound depth and insight. He is perhaps best known for his 1874 work 'Natural Law in the Spiritual World', which sought to reconcile Darwinian evolutionary theory with Christian theology, sparking both support and controversy in intellectual circles of the time. Drummond's 'The Ascent of Man', another key text, further elaborated on his views of evolutionary theory within a spiritual context. His gift for communication is exemplified in his book 'Beautiful Thoughts', which compiles various meditations and reflections that are emblematic of his literary style - a blend of poetic prose, scientific understanding, and an earnest spiritual quest. A lecturer in natural science at the Free Church College, Drummond's interdisciplinary approach anticipated many modern dialogues on faith and science. His writing, while firmly rooted in the Christian tradition, often reached beyond sectarian boundaries, advocating for a universal spirituality grounded in love, a theme central to another of his acclaimed works, 'The Greatest Thing in the World'. Drummond's legacy lies not only in his contribution to theological debate but also in his humanistic approach to understanding the divine within the natural order.