The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours
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"The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours" is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a new church congregation in the village of Valley Rest, focusing on the establishment of the Scripture Club, where varied opinions on theology and moral lessons are discussed among its members. Key figures include Mr. Buffle, the project's originator, and a variety of club members who
engage in lively debates about biblical teachings. At the start of the book, the Second Church of Valley Rest celebrates its success and the formation of the Scripture Club, borne out of differing theological beliefs among congregants. As the first meeting unfolds, members engage in spirited discussions about the nature of spiritual matters and the biblical text. Tensions between traditional beliefs and more progressive interpretations are explored, setting up a series of debates that will challenge the faith and convictions of the participants, revealing their personal struggles and philosophical viewpoints. The opening establishes not only the characters but also the central themes of faith, doubt, and the quest for understanding within a community context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Habberton, John, 1842-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Scripture Club of Valley Rest; or, Sketches of Everybody's Neighbours |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bible -- Study and teaching -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54627 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54627-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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