The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity

Name: The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity
Author: Edwin Abbott Abbott

By Edwin Abbott Abbott

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A series of letters speaks to readers uneasy about reliance on biblical miracles, arguing that the essential spiritual message of Christianity can survive the removal of literal supernatural claims. It examines knowledge, faith, imagination, worship, and the nature of miracles in both Testaments; considers the incarnation and resurrection from a natural, spiritual standpoint; discusses prayer, heaven and hell, Pauline theology, and pastoral responsibilities; and proposes a natural Christianity that preserves devotion while inviting critical and imaginative engagement with scripture.

About the Author

Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and author, best known for his satirical novella "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions." Published in 1884, this work cleverly explores the nature of dimensions and societal hierarchy through the eyes of a two-dimensional square. Abbott's writing often combined elements of mathematics and philosophy, reflecting his interests in both education and spirituality. In addition to "Flatland," he authored several other notable works, including "How to Write Clearly: Rules and Exercises on English Composition" and religious texts such as "Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul." His contributions to literature and thought continue to resonate in discussions of geometry and social commentary.