An Exhortation to Peace and Unity E-Book

Bunyan John

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

In "An Exhortation to Peace and Unity," John Bunyan presents a compelling discourse aimed at promoting social harmony among Christians during a tumultuous period of religious strife in 17th-century England. Written in a direct and earnest style, Bunyan employs rich allegorical language, reflecting his mastery of Puritan theological thought. He urges believers to rise above divisions that threaten the core tenets of their faith, advocating for a collective journey towards spiritual reconciliation. This work serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community and collective worship amidst a landscape rife with conflict and dissent. John Bunyan, a key figure of the Puritan movement, was profoundly affected by the religious conflicts of his time, particularly his own imprisonment for nonconformist beliefs. His experiences as a dissenting preacher and his subsequent reflections on the nature of faith and unity deeply informed his writing. Bunyan's earlier work, "The Pilgrim's Progress," laid the groundwork for his exploration of spiritual themes, and "An Exhortation to Peace and Unity" emerges as a natural extension of his desire for a more harmonious Christian fellowship. This book is an essential read for those interested in early modern theology, social ethics, and the quest for unity in diversity. Bunyan's heartfelt exhortation resonates with contemporary audiences facing similar challenges of division, making it not just a historical document but a timeless call for compassion and mutual understanding. Engage with Bunyan's insights to foster peace within your own communities.

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John Bunyan

An Exhortation to Peace and Unity

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066100872

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[We deem it proper to state, that, though the following Treatise of Christian Union appears in nearly all the collected editions of Bunyan’s Works, yet its genuineness has been called in question by the Rev. Mr Philip in his admirable work, “The Life and Times of Bunyan.” Without here entering into this question, we have separately appended it to the works of Bunyan in this volume, and trust that it will not prove unacceptable to our readers, especially considering the efforts that are now being made to promote the living union of all true Christians who hold the one Lord, the one faith, and the one baptism.]

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.—Ephesians iv. 3.

Beloved, religion is the great bond of human society; and it were well if itself were kept within the bond of unity; and that it may so be, let us, according to the text, use our utmost endeavours “to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

These words contain a counsel and a caution: the counsel is, That we endeavour the unity of the Spirit; the caution is, That we do it in the bond of peace; as if I should say, I would have you live in unity, but yet I would have you to be careful that you do not purchase unity with the breach of charity.

Let us therefore be cautious that we do not so press after unity in practice and opinion as to break the bond of peace and affection.

In the handling of these words, I shall observe this method.

I. I shall open the sense of the text.

II. I shall shew wherein this unity and peace consist.