The Focus of Belief [Paperback]

This 1937 book discusses of the nature of Christian faith and belief in its relationship with the concept of redemption.Originally published in 1937, this book provides a detailed discussion of the nature of Christian faith and belief in its relationship with the concept of redemption. The text attempts to focalize the concept of redemption as a single, dominant idea from which Christian truth can be interpreted.Originally published in 1937, this book provides a detailed discussion of the nature of Christian faith and belief in its relationship with the concept of redemption. The text attempts to focalize the concept of redemption as a single, dominant idea from which Christian truth can be interpreted.Originally published in 1937, this book provides a detailed discussion of the nature of Christian faith and belief in its relationship with the concept of redemption. The text attempts to focalize the concept of redemption as a single, dominant idea from which Christian truth can be interpreted. The perspective of faith being a singularity serves as the starting point for a more generalized discussion of epistemological issues. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology and the Christian conception of faith.Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Faith and will; 3. Faith and reason; 4. Faith and intuition; 5. Science, philosophy and faith; 6. Ethics, theology and faith; 7. The truth of the idea of God; 8. The content of the idea of God; 9. Sin; 10. Salvation (I); 11. Salvation (I); 12. The atonement (I); 13. The atonement (II); 14. The credal structure; 15. The eschatological standpoint; 16. Retrospect and conclusion; Index.