Samuel Johnson: A Layman's ReligionUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1964 - 240 pages Influence of Johnson's own religious interpretation on his life and work. |
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Page 13
... early , constantly accusing himself of indolence , constantly blaming himself for breaking his resolutions to re- form . It is significant that he began keeping a diary of his prayers and meditations in 1729 , the year he first ...
... early , constantly accusing himself of indolence , constantly blaming himself for breaking his resolutions to re- form . It is significant that he began keeping a diary of his prayers and meditations in 1729 , the year he first ...
Page 26
... early impressed on his mind , and he never forgot it . Consequently when he contrasted Law's ideal of what is expected of the Christian with his own inadequate performance , he may , indeed , have considered him- self the greatest ...
... early impressed on his mind , and he never forgot it . Consequently when he contrasted Law's ideal of what is expected of the Christian with his own inadequate performance , he may , indeed , have considered him- self the greatest ...
Page 237
... early , 51-54 ; de- veloped belief in propitiatory char- acter of , 55-65 ; in sermons , 97- 100 ; emphasis on when dying , 190 ; in Latin prayers , 197-98 -salvation : uncertainty about his own , 77 , 80 ; encouraged hope in others ...
... early , 51-54 ; de- veloped belief in propitiatory char- acter of , 55-65 ; in sermons , 97- 100 ; emphasis on when dying , 190 ; in Latin prayers , 197-98 -salvation : uncertainty about his own , 77 , 80 ; encouraged hope in others ...
Contents
Johnson and William Law | 3 |
Johnson and Samuel Clarke | 27 |
The Atonement | 46 |
Copyright | |
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