
A Treatise on Probability
Daniel Moore(Author)
Alpha Editions (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
22 pages
978-93-7536-650-8 (ISBN)
Description
A hush falls over Victorian London as the great glass arches of the Crystal Palace loom against the Sunday sky, their doors poised to open on a day long held sacred. In the midst of impassioned debate, this stirring nineteenth-century sermon emerges as both a plea and a protest, grappling with the profound question of sabbath observance at a time when the boundaries between church and society were fiercely contested. With an eloquence shaped by the era's moral reform movement, the text draws readers into the heart of the lord's day controversy, where the sanctity of Sunday and the rising tide of public entertainment collide in sharp relief. Rooted in the traditions of historical Christianity, the work offers a window into the religious protest literature that animated British religious history. It does not merely recount arguments; it captures the emotional urgency and societal stakes of the sunday closing debate, as voices from the pulpit and the public square wrestle with the meaning of rest, reverence, and communal identity. The sermon's language-at once passionate and measured-invites contemplation, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of faith, civic life, and the changing rhythms of nineteenth-century Britain. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For general readers, historians, and collectors alike, the text stands as a testament to an era when a single day's opening could spark a nationwide reckoning, and its message resonates with anyone drawn to the enduring dialogue between tradition and change.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
45 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-7536-650-8 (9789375366508)
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