George MacDonald's Spiritual Vision
An Introductory Overview
Published on 1. October 2020
99 pages
978-0-7953-5175-4 (ISBN)
Description
A leading George MacDonald scholar presents a fascinating introduction to the 19th century Scottish author's views on Christianity, faith, and God.
The Victorian author, poet, and theologian George MacDonald inspired some of the greatest writers of the early 20th century, including C.S. Lewis, who said MacDonald's books were pivotal in leading him toward Christianity. While MacDonald's beloved fiction-including classics like Robert Falconer and At the Back of the North Wind-remain popular, his sermons and nonfiction writings on faith are less well-known.
Now MacDonald scholar and biographer Michael Phillips presents a comprehensive introduction to George MacDonald's theological ideas. In George MacDonald's Spiritual Vision, Phillips provides extensive, thematically arranged quotes from the author's writings. This brief volume covers topics from the nature and character of God to salvation, justice and atonement.
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Michael Phillips is a prolific bestselling author, with sales of his fiction, nonfiction, and devotional writings exceeding seven million copies worldwide. A leading authority on the works and message of George MacDonald and their connections to C.S. Lewis, he and his wife Judy are former bookstore owners and split their time between George MacDonald's Scotland and their home in California.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- CONTENTS
- Introduction
- 1. KNOWING GOD TRULY
- 2. MEANINGS MATTER
- 3. TRUE AND FALSE GOSPELS
- 4. THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF GOD
- 5. THE GODHEAD AND MAN'S RESPONSE
- 6. SALVATION
- 7. CHILDSHIP
- 8. JUSTICE AND ATONEMENT
- 9. GOD'S ETERNAL PURPOSE TO REDEEM HIS UNIVERSE
- Appendix: The Gulf That Divided
- Selected Bibliography
