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 82
... late repentance presented itself when he wrote The Convict's Address for Wil- liam Dodd . This sermon was intended for prisoners , many of whom were condemned to die within a few days or weeks . No matter how sincere their remorse , the ...
... late repentance presented itself when he wrote The Convict's Address for Wil- liam Dodd . This sermon was intended for prisoners , many of whom were condemned to die within a few days or weeks . No matter how sincere their remorse , the ...
Page 183
... late , interest has centered on the interpretation of a prayer Johnson wrote on December 5 , 1784 , the day he received Com- munion for the last time . The prayer follows : Almighty and most merciful Father , I am now , as to human eyes ...
... late , interest has centered on the interpretation of a prayer Johnson wrote on December 5 , 1784 , the day he received Com- munion for the last time . The prayer follows : Almighty and most merciful Father , I am now , as to human eyes ...
Page 230
... Late Conversion ' : A Reconsideration , " Johnsonian Studies , pp . 74-75 . While this author quotes from Hammond , he neglects to note that Hammond was opposed to the doctrine of justification by faith alone and fails to see that ...
... Late Conversion ' : A Reconsideration , " Johnsonian Studies , pp . 74-75 . While this author quotes from Hammond , he neglects to note that Hammond was opposed to the doctrine of justification by faith alone and fails to see that ...
Contents
Johnson and William Law | 3 |
Johnson and Samuel Clarke | 27 |
The Atonement | 46 |
Copyright | |
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