The War and Unity by D. H. S. Cranage
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| Editor | Cranage, D. H. S. (David Herbert Somerset), 1866-1957 |
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| LoC No. | 19005443 |
| Title |
The War and Unity Being Lectures Delivered At The Local Lectures Summer Meeting Of The University Of Cambridge, 1918 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Unity between Christian denominations: A general view, by the Rev. V. H. Stanton. The church in the furnace, by the Rev. E. Milner-White. The problem of the English Free churches, by the Rev. W. B. Selbie. The Scottish problem, by the Very Rev. J. Cooper -- Unity between classes: I. By the Right Rev. F. T. Woods. II. By the Right Hon. J. R. Clynes -- Unity in the empire, by F. J. Chamberlain -- Unity between nations, by the Rev. J. H. B. Masterman. |
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| Summary | "The War and Unity" by D. H. S. Cranage is a collection of lectures edited for publication, originally delivered at the University of Cambridge in the aftermath of World War I in the early 20th century. The work explores the pressing theme of unity among Christian denominations, classes, and nations, particularly in the context of the moral and religious dilemmas heightened by the war. It invites readers to reflect on the necessity of collaboration and brotherhood in the face of human conflict and division, presenting a call to action for individuals and communities alike to advocate for and strive towards unity. The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration of unity by addressing the historical context of religious division and the contemporary urgent need for reconciliation among believers. Cranage outlines the collective sentiment of unease within the Christian community regarding its fragmented state, exacerbated by the consequences of the war. He highlights the common longing for unity expressed by various clergy and laity, laying the groundwork for the subsequent lectures. These initial thoughts engage with themes of cooperation across denominational lines, the significance of understanding and loving one's fellow Christians, and the broader implications of such unity for societal healing and progress after the ravages of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Religious aspects |
| Subject | Christian sociology |
| Subject | Social change |
| Subject | Christian union |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18905 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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