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The Church of the Spirit
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Religion General General Christianity
ISBN13: 9781025557564
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Church of the Spirit is a profound exploration of the internal and mystical dimensions of Christian faith, written by the influential theologian Francis Greenwood Peabody. This work examines the historical and philosophical tension between the institutional, organized church and the church of the spirit-the community of those whose lives are guided by direct spiritual experience and ethical commitment. Peabody traces the lineage of spiritual religion through Christian history, identifying the recurring movement toward a simpler, more personal realization of the divine.
Throughout the text, the author argues that true religious vitality is found not in rigid dogma or ecclesiastical structure, but in the transformative power of the spirit as it manifests in character and social conduct. By analyzing the challenges of the modern era, Peabody offers a vision of Christianity that is both intellectually grounded and spiritually vibrant. This book serves as an important contribution to liberal theology and the Social Gospel movement, emphasizing the universal nature of spiritual truth and the enduring relevance of the teachings of Jesus for the individual soul and for society at large.
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