Abram Herbert Lewis

Paganism Surviving in Christianity (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A preliminary survey is the more necessary lest the general reader fail to grant the facts of history a competent hearing and a just consideration. Unconsciously men think of the earliest Christianity as being like that which they profess. They measure the early centuries by their own. Their Church, its doctrines, forms, creeds and customs, stands as the representative of all Christianity. It seems like a “rude awakening” to ask men to believe that there is a “pagan residuum” in their faith, or in the customs of their fathers. The average Christian must pass through a broadening process, before he can justly consider such a question. Unhappily, there are too many who are unwilling to undergo such an enlargement of their religious and historical horizon as will make them competent to consider those facts which every earnest student of history must face. But the Christian who believes in the immortality of truth, and in the certainty of its triumph, will welcome all facts, even though they may modify the creed he has hitherto accepted.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Skyline
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788826473413
• Artikelnr.: 51292430

Autorenporträt

Abram Herbert Lewis (1836–1912) was an American author, theologian, and a prominent figure associated with the Seventh-day Baptist Church. His scholarly endeavours produced notable works analyzing the interplay of pagan practices and Christianity. Among his literary contributions, 'Paganism Surviving in Christianity' stands out as a critical examination of how Christian ritual and dogma have been influenced by ancient pagan traditions. Published in 1892, this book presents a historical perspective on the absorption of pagan elements into Christian worship and ceremonies through the centuries. Lewis's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and an analytical approach that reflects his religious and academic backgrounds. His work remains a significant source for students of comparative religion and early Christian history. While his writing may appeal to a more scholarly audience, it provides valuable insights into the syncretic processes that have shaped religious practices. Lewis, through his works, has contributed to the understanding of the complex relationship between Christianity and the cultural customs it absorbed from various societies over time.