The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler

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Author Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902
Contributor Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander), 1866-1919
Title The Fair Haven
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1913 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price
Summary "The Fair Haven" by Samuel Butler is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century that defends the miraculous elements of Christianity against rationalist critiques. The book is formatted as a posthumous work attributed to a fictional author, John Pickard Owen, and includes a memoir of him, which serves as a stylistic and argumentative element of the text. Through this structure, Butler explores the intricacies of faith, doubt, and the interpretation of Christian doctrine, likely reflecting his own spiritual journey and skepticism. At the start of "The Fair Haven," readers are introduced to the memoir of John Pickard Owen, which recounts his upbringing and family dynamics, particularly focusing on the contrasting religious influences of his mother and father. Owen’s mother, devout yet literal-minded, instills a strict form of Christianity that shapes his early beliefs, leading to a profound conflict as he matures and begins to question the authenticity and moral implications of those teachings. As he experiences doubts, he embarks on a personal struggle with religious truths, ultimately exploring themes of faith and skepticism that resonate throughout the narrative. The opening segments set the stage for deeper theological discussions, establishing a rich historical context for Butler's reflections on belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christianity -- Controversial literature
Subject Jesus Christ -- Miracles
Subject Jesus Christ -- Person and offices
Subject Jesus Christ -- Biography -- History and criticism
Subject Strauss, David Friedrich, 1808-1874
Subject Alford, Henry, 1810-1871
Category Text
EBook-No. 6092
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 30, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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