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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Maurice was a fearless thinker, educationalist and social reformer,
who made a profound impression upon his contemporaries, but it is
mainly as a man of religion that he is remembered. Maurice came to
his theological beliefs only after painful inward struggle. He was
more than a man of brilliant intellect n he was utterly dedicated n
and his religious beliefs were ground out in the mill of his own
experience. He was never afraid to look unpleasant facts in the
face, and his intellectual honesty challenges modern man as much as
it did his own generation. Maurice's magnum opus was The Kingdom of
Christ, published in 1838, and its relevance is clear at a time
when the relationship between Church and State is being discussed.
One can find in these pages Maurice's eager quest for a firm
foundation for his own faith, and its expression in the Anglican
church. Yet his ideas transcend his churchmanship, and he is
regarded as the most significant influence in the religious life
and thought of England during the nineteenth century, combining
prophetic witness, systematic thought, and creative endeavour,
unified and inspired by the ceaseless aspiration of a life
consecrated to sanctity. Not for nothing did Gladstone describe him
as 'a spiritual splendour'.
Maurice was a fearless thinker, educationalist and social reformer,
who made a profound impression upon his contemporaries, but it is
mainly as a man of religion that he is remembered. Maurice came to
his theological beliefs only after painful inward struggle. He was
more than a man of brilliant intellect - he was utterly dedicated -
and his religious beliefs were ground out in the mill of his own
experience. He was never afraid to look unpleasant facts in the
face, and his intellectual honesty challenges modern man as much as
it did his own generation. Maurice's magnum opus was The Kingdom of
Christ, published in 1838, and its relevance is clear at a time
when the relationship between Church and State is being discussed.
One can find in these pages Maurice's eager quest for a firm
foundation for his own faith, and its expression in the Anglican
church. Yet his ideas transcend his churchmanship, and he is
regarded as the most significant influence in the religious life
and thought of England during the nineteenth century, combining
prophetic witness, systematic thought, and creative endeavour,
unified and inspired by the ceaseless aspiration of a life
consecrated to sanctity. Not for nothing did Gladstone describe him
as 'a spiritual splendour'.
The theology of the leading 19th century theologian and social
thinker F.D. Maurice was rooted firmly in the communal action of
the Book of Common Prayer. For him the Prayer Book is the key to
any understanding of Anglican ecclesiology, and also provides the
grounding for his social views. His practical and traditional
approach was in keeping with the general spirit of English society.
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