The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer by Rufus M. Jones
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"The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer" by Rufus M. Jones is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The book delves into two integral aspects of the spiritual experience: atonement and prayer, while advocating for a renewed understanding of these concepts in a modern context. It touches upon themes such as the quest for a relationship with the divine and the complexities surrounding human sin and redemption. In
the text, Jones presents the notion that life is characterized by a dual quest—humanity's search for God and God's simultaneous search for humanity. He critiques traditional theological positions on atonement and reinterprets prayer, suggesting they are rooted in shared experiences rather than in dogma. Jones emphasizes that true atonement requires a transformation of the self, while prayer becomes an essential act of seeking companionship with the divine. Throughout the chapters, he combines philosophical reasoning with experiential insights, inviting readers to engage deeply with their spiritual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06026083 |
| Title | The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, QuakerHeron, David E. Brown, 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: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Prayer -- Christianity |
| Subject | Atonement |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61771 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61771-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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