Thoughts On Dueling, And The Christian Character: In Four Letters (1840)

By Gabriel Sticking-Plaister and Richard Warner

Book Overview

""Thoughts on Dueling, and the Christian Character: In Four Letters"" is a book written by Gabriel Sticking-Plaister in 1840. The book is a collection of four letters that discuss the practice of dueling and its compatibility with Christian values. Sticking-Plaister argues that dueling is a barbaric and immoral practice that goes against the principles of Christianity. He explores the history of dueling and its prevalence in different cultures, as well as the reasons why people engage in it. The author also provides an analysis of the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to the desire to duel. Throughout the book, Sticking-Plaister emphasizes the importance of upholding Christian values and virtues, such as forgiveness, humility, and love for one's neighbor. He encourages readers to reject the culture of violence and seek peaceful solutions to conflicts. ""Thoughts on Dueling, and the Christian Character: In Four Letters"" is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and ethics.Suggested By Three Affairs Of Honor, Which Have Occurred In Modern Days, Between Certain British Senators.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: 1104413965
• ISBN13: 9781104413965
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"