Excerpt from The Zeit-Geist
It's a very poor love to one's fellow man that gives him all that his vanity de sires in the way of knowledge without lead ing him into the Church, where he would be taught to set the value of everything in its right proportion.
I was rather struck with this view of the function of the Church. Certainly, I replied, to see all things in right pro portion is wisdom; but I heard this Toy ner mentioned as a religious man.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the life and spiritual evolution of a small-town man, Bartholomew Toyner, loosely based on real-life events. Born into humble beginnings toward the end of the 1800s, Toyner's story shows how even the most dissolute individuals can experience profound spiritual transformations. The story begins with Toyner as a middle-aged drunkard, a disappointment to his father and scorned by the woman he loves. However, after a chance encounter with a charismatic preacher, Toyner undergoes a radical change. Embracing a newfound faith, he must navigate the social and personal challenges of maintaining his sobriety and living a virtuous life. Through his struggle, he becomes a respected pillar of his community, using his influence to guide others toward a path of redemption. The author delves into the complexities of Toyner's character, exploring the nature of faith, temptation, and the human capacity for change. Ultimately, the book highlights the transformative power of belief, showing that even in the darkest of times, hope and the possibility of redemption can prevail. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243078950_0
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