Social and Present Day Questions

By Frederic W. Farrar

Book Overview

Social and Present Day Questions is a book written by F. W. Farrar, a noted theologian and author in the 19th century. The book is a collection of essays that address various social and moral issues of the time, including poverty, education, marriage, and religion. Farrar's writing is characterized by his deep concern for the well-being of society and his conviction that the Christian faith has a vital role to play in shaping it. The essays are thoughtful, well-reasoned, and often provocative, challenging readers to think deeply about the issues at hand and to consider how they might contribute to a better world. Despite being written over a century ago, Social and Present Day Questions remains relevant today, offering insights and perspectives that are still valuable for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and society.1892. Frederic W. Farrar, the renowned bible scholar, advocates that Christian principles should be applied to social reform. Contents: Social Amelioration; National Perils; The Sacredness of Public Duties; National Duties; Faith in Humanity; Trials of the Poor; Duty of Giving; Mammon Worship; Religionism; Atheism; History; Art; Biography: The Teachers of Mankind; The Pulpit; Books, Their Power and Blessedness; The Ideal Citizen; Sir Walter Raleigh and America; General Grant; General Garfield; Dean Stanley; Cardinal Newman; Charles Darwin; John Bright; Garibaldi; Count Leo Tolstoi; The Jews; and Need of Progress. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162644486
• ISBN13: 9781162644486
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"