Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · Martin Luther · Henryk Sienkiewicz · Dante Alighieri · Henry Van Dyke · David Hume · James Allen · Ralph Waldo Emerson · Andrew Murray · John Bunyan · Grace Livingston Hill · Thomas Paine · Voltaire · Lew Wallace · John Milton · Charles M. Sheldon · Ludwig Feuerbach · G. K. Chesterton · Friedrich Nietzsche · Thomas à Kempis · Leo Tolstoy · Fyodor Dostoevsky · Charles Spurgeon · Prentice Mulford · St. Teresa of Ávila · Saint Augustine · Florence Scovel Shinn · H. Emilie Cady · Gregory of Nyssa · Pope Gregory I · Athanasius of Alexandria · John of Damascus · Brother Lawrence · Arthur Pink

Nov 2023 · DigiCat

About this eBook

DigiCat presents the essential works of Christian faith - the scriptures, the history of Christianity, the most important philosophical works on religion & spirituality, as well as most famous Christian novels and stories: Scripture: Bible First Clement Second Clement Didache Epistle of Barnabas Shepherd of Hermas The Infancy Gospel of Thomas Apocalypse of Peter History: History of the Christian Church Creeds of Christendom Philosophy of Religion: The Confessions of St. Augustine On the Incarnation (Athanasius) On the Soul and the Resurrection (Gregory of Nyssa) On the Holy Spirit (Basil) Pastoral Care (Gregory I) An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (John of Damascus) Summa Theologica (St. Thomas Aquinas) The Imitation of Christ (Thomas à Kempis) A Treatise on Christian Liberty (Martin Luther) The Interior Castle (St. Teresa of Ávila) The Practice of the Presence of God (Brother Lawrence) The Age of Reason (Thomas Paine) The Natural History of Religion (David Hume) The Religious Affections (Jonathan Edwards) The Essence of Christianity (Ludwig Feuerbach) Beyond Good and Evil (Nietzsche) All of Grace (Charles Spurgeon) Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (Andrew Murray) Orthodoxy (Chesterton) The Everlasting Man (Chesterton) The Sovereignty of God (Arthur Pink) The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Tolstoy) Religious Fiction: Divine Comedy (Dante) Paradise Lost (John Milton) The Pilgrim's Progress (John Bunyan) Zadig (Voltaire) Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Lew Wallace) Quo Vadis (Henryk Sienkiewicz) In His Steps (Charles M. Sheldon) The Story of the Other Wise Man (Henry Van Dyke) The Ball and the Cross (Chesterton) The Enchanted Barn (Grace Livingston Hill) The Grand Inquisitor (Dostoevsky) Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (Goethe) Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Nietzsche) Spirituality: The Conduct of Life (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Lessons in Truth (H. Emilie Cady) As a Man Thinketh (James Allen) Thoughts are Things (Prentice Mulford) The Game of Life and How to Play It (Florence Scovel Shinn)

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) stands as a towering figure in world literature, representing a pivotal point in the development of modern thought and aesthetics. His influence extends far beyond his native Germany, deeply affecting the philosophical and literary terrain of Europe and beyond. Goethe's opus spans a wide range of genres, including poetry, drama, and prose. While 'Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction' is not amongst his most recognized works, it is an intriguing reference to the author's broad engagement with cultural and spiritual themes. Goethe's magnum opus, 'Faust,' a dramatic poem that delves into the human condition, ethics, and spirituality, is often considered the embodiment of his literary prowess. His novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' caused a sensation in Europe and is cited for initiating the 'Sturm und Drang' movement, influencing the Romantic literary era. As a polymath, Goethe also contributed to the fields of science through his work on the theory of colors and plant morphology. His literary style, grounded in the Enlightenment yet transcending it with his pre-Romantic sensibilities, challenges strict categorization, as it encapsulates the transition towards a more inward-looking, individualistic approach in contrast to the rationalism of his time. A true universalist, his artistry and intellect render him an enduring beacon of European letters and culture.