All Saints' Day And Other Sermons - Charles Kingsley
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"All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" is a collection of religious sermons written by Charles Kingsley, an English clergyman, novelist, and social reformer. First published in 1882, the book contains a series of sermons delivered by Kingsley during his tenure as a priest in the Church of England. The sermons in "All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" cover a wide range of theological topics, moral issues, and social concerns. Kingsley was known for his liberal and progressive views, and his sermons reflect his commitment to social justice, environmentalism, and the reconciliation of science and…mehr

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"All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" is a collection of religious sermons written by Charles Kingsley, an English clergyman, novelist, and social reformer. First published in 1882, the book contains a series of sermons delivered by Kingsley during his tenure as a priest in the Church of England. The sermons in "All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" cover a wide range of theological topics, moral issues, and social concerns. Kingsley was known for his liberal and progressive views, and his sermons reflect his commitment to social justice, environmentalism, and the reconciliation of science and religion. In the title sermon, "All Saints' Day," Kingsley reflects on the meaning of holiness and the lives of the saints, encouraging his listeners to emulate their virtues and strive for spiritual excellence. He explores the idea of sanctity as a transformative force that can inspire individuals to lead lives of compassion, courage, and selflessness. Other sermons in the collection address themes such as the importance of work and service, the moral responsibilities of wealth and privilege, and the need for social reform to address poverty, injustice, and inequality. Kingsley draws on biblical passages, theological insights, and contemporary events to deliver messages that are both relevant and thought-provoking. Despite being rooted in the religious context of Victorian England, Kingsley's sermons have a timeless quality that continues to resonate with readers today. His emphasis on social conscience, moral integrity, and the pursuit of spiritual growth makes "All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and social action.
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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.