Theosophy and Christian Thought

By William Spence Urquhart

Book Overview

The book ""Theosophy and Christian Thought"" written by W. S. Urquhart is a comprehensive analysis of theosophy, a religious and philosophical system that emerged in the 19th century, and its relationship with Christian thought. The author explores the fundamental principles of theosophy, its origins, and its impact on Christian theology and spirituality.Urquhart examines the similarities and differences between theosophy and Christianity, highlighting the key doctrines and beliefs of both traditions. He also discusses the influence of theosophy on prominent Christian thinkers, such as Rudolf Steiner and C.S. Lewis, and the challenges that theosophy poses to traditional Christian theology.The book provides a critical and objective analysis of theosophy, presenting a balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses. It also offers insights into the broader issues of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue, and the challenges of reconciling different religious traditions.Overall, ""Theosophy and Christian Thought"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in theosophy, Christian theology, and the intersection of different religious traditions. It is a well-researched and thought-provoking study that sheds light on an important aspect of modern religious thought.1922. The aim of this book is to give, in nontechnical terms, a brief exposition of the main doctrines of Theosophy. An attempt is made to trace its historical origins and growth, to show its debt to certain philosophical systems, both eastern and western, and, in particular, to set forth the relations between Theosophy and Christianity. Contents: The Scope and Significance of Theosophy; The Antecedents of Modern Theosophy; The Contents of Theosophic Teaching; The Relation of Theosophy to Science, Philosophy and Religion; The Religious and Ethical Value of Theosophy; and The Relations Between Theosophy and Christianity.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: 1162756950
• ISBN13: 9781162756950
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"