The Kernel and the Husk
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The Kernel and the Husk

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The Kernel and the Husk

About this book

The Kernel and the Husk by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a profound exploration of faith, spirituality, and the deeper meanings hidden beneath religious tradition. In this thought-provoking work, Abbott invites readers to look beyond rigid doctrines and outward forms—the "husk"—to discover the living truth and spiritual essence—the "kernel"—at the heart of Christianity and human belief. Blending philosophy, theology, and literary insight, Abbott examines how language, symbols, and religious teachings can both reveal and conceal deeper spiritual realities. Written with intellectual depth and compassionate clarity, the book challenges readers to rethink conventional interpretations of scripture while encouraging a more personal, thoughtful, and authentic understanding of faith. Far ahead of its time, The Kernel and the Husk speaks to seekers, scholars, and reflective readers who are interested in the intersection of religion, reason, and spiritual growth. Abbott's elegant prose and fearless inquiry make this work a timeless contribution to theological literature and philosophical discussion. Whether you are exploring classic religious writings, questioning inherited beliefs, or searching for a richer spiritual perspective, The Kernel and the Husk offers a compelling journey into the enduring quest for truth beneath appearances.

Information

Publisher
CLXBX
Year
2026
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9788113275102
Subtopic
Literature General
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. 1. Introductory
  6. 2. Personal
  7. 3. Knowledge
  8. 4. Ideals
  9. 5. Ideals and Tests
  10. 6. Imagination and Reason
  11. 7. The Culture of Faith
  12. 8. Faith and Demonstration
  13. 9. Satan and Evolution
  14. 10. What is Worship?
  15. 11. What is Worship?
  16. 12. The Worship of Christ
  17. 13. What is "Nature"?
  18. 14. The Miracles of the Old Testament
  19. 15. The Miracles of the New Testament
  20. 16. The Growth of the Gospels
  21. 17. Christian Illusions
  22. 18. Are the Miracles Inseparable from the Life of Christ?
  23. 19. The Feeding of the Four Thousand and the Five Thousand
  24. 20. The Manifestation of Christ to St. Paul
  25. 21. The Development of Imagination and its bearing on the Revelation of Christ's Resurrection
  26. 22. Christ's Resurrection regarded naturally
  27. 23. Faith in the spiritual Resurrection is better than so-called knowledge of the material Resurrection
  28. 24. What is a Spirit?
  29. 25. The Incarnation
  30. 26. Prayer, Heaven, Hell
  31. 27. Pauline Theology
  32. 28. Objections
  33. 29. Can Natural Christianity commend itself to the masses?
  34. 30. Can a believer in Natural Christianity be a Minister in the Church of England?
  35. 31. What the Bishops might do

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