Charles Kingsley

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Sermons On National Subjects

Beschreibung

"Sermons on National Subjects" is a collection of sermons written by Charles Kingsley, a 19th-century English clergyman, social reformer, and writer. This book exemplifies Kingsley's ongoing dedication to tackling key social and political issues of his time via the lens of his Christian ministry. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others sneak up on you and gradually imbibe you in. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others creep up on you and draw you in. The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep the reader interested. As the titular character is so self-indulgent, readers are forced to keep reading to find out what happens next. Kingsley tackles a wide range of national themes in "Sermons on National Subjects," including social justice, labor reform, the role of the Church in society, and the obligations of individuals and nations. He uses his position of power to advocate for progressive social reform and better working-class circumstances. Another major focus of the sermons is the concept of Christian duty in the face of social problems. Kingsley encourages his audience to participate actively in activities aimed at alleviating poverty, promoting education, and combating social injustice.

Autor

Charles kingsley was a broad church priest of the church of england, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 june 1819 to 23 january 1875. He is known for his involvement in christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was charles darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the reverend charles kingsley and his wife, mary lucas kingsley, kingsley was born in holne, devon. Both his sister charlotte chanter (1828-1882) and brother henry kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist mary kingsley and the father of the novelist lucas malet (mary st. Leger kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of charles kingsley were spent in barnack, northamptonshire, and clovelly, devon, where his father served as curate from 1826 to 1832 and rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending king's college london and the university of cambridge, he received his education at bristol grammar school and helston grammar school. Charles enrolled in cambridge's magdalene college in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 326
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 412g
• ISBN-13: 9789359329901
• ISBN-10: 9359329908
• Artikelnr.: 69971625