Divine Immanence: An Essay on the Spiritual Significance of Matter

By John Richardson Illingworth

Book Overview

Divine Immanence: An Essay on the Spiritual Significance of Matter is a philosophical and theological work written by J.R. Illingworth. The book explores the concept of divine immanence, which refers to the belief that God is present and active within the material world. Illingworth argues that matter is not simply a passive substance, but rather has its own inherent spiritual significance. He contends that God's presence in the world is not limited to supernatural or mystical experiences, but can be found in the natural world around us. The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the historical and philosophical background of divine immanence, tracing its roots from ancient Greek philosophy to Christian theology. The second part examines the relationship between matter and spirit, and how they are intimately connected. The third and final part of the book discusses the implications of divine immanence for modern society, particularly in the areas of ethics, politics, and ecology. Illingworth argues that recognizing the spiritual significance of matter can lead to a more holistic and compassionate approach to these issues. Overall, Divine Immanence is a thought-provoking and insightful work that challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of the relationship between God and the material world.1898. The following brief essay is not an attempt to make any new or original contribution toward positive, synthetic thought; but it is written in the interest of synthesis, and aims at combining some ideas, which are familiar enough in themselves, but are not always viewed in combination, ideas on the relation of nature to religion. Contents: Matter and Spirit; Religious Influence of the Material World; Divine Immanence in Nature; Divine Immanence in Man; Incarnation and Miracles; Incarnation and Sacraments; Incarnation and the Trinity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116262518X
• ISBN13: 9781162625188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"