What the Church Means to Me by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
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About this eBook
| Author | Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 11026212 |
| Title |
What the Church Means to Me A Frank Confession and a Friendly Estimate by an Insider |
| Credits |
Produced by Stacy Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "What the Church Means to Me" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a personal reflection and manifesto written in the early 20th century. This thought-provoking work centers on the role and significance of the church, emphasizing a broad understanding of community and spiritual service over rigid doctrinal divides. Grenfell, an influential medical missionary, shares his insights about how the church can be a vehicle for compassion, social justice, and communal support in a world that desperately needs these qualities. In the book, Grenfell articulates his vision of a church that transcends traditional denominational barriers, advocating for a sense of unity among all who strive to embody Christ's teachings through their actions. He critiques the failures of established religious organizations that have prioritized privilege and orthodoxy over genuine service to humanity. Through his experiences working in regions like Labrador, Grenfell illustrates the transformative power of faith when anchored in acts of charity and humanitarianism. His call for a more dynamic and socially responsible church resonates with the ongoing struggles for faith in the modern world, encouraging believers to focus not on creed but on the practical aspects of love and service to all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Church |
| Subject | Church work |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21323 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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