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 ix
... piety , and numerous articles have dealt with such matters as his fear of death . What I attempt is an examination of the broader aspects of his faith . Although Johnson occasionally gave a special emphasis or an unusual interpretation ...
... piety , and numerous articles have dealt with such matters as his fear of death . What I attempt is an examination of the broader aspects of his faith . Although Johnson occasionally gave a special emphasis or an unusual interpretation ...
Page xiii
... piety , what was most objectionable was to be distracted , for it defeated his purpose in attending church - to worship and to receive spiritual comfort and inspi- ration . Consequently he preferred a simple prayer service . After being ...
... piety , what was most objectionable was to be distracted , for it defeated his purpose in attending church - to worship and to receive spiritual comfort and inspi- ration . Consequently he preferred a simple prayer service . After being ...
Page 181
... piety , which had always seemed remarkable to his friends , became even more intense . Two events particularly served as warnings that he had not long to live . In June , 1783 , a paralytic stroke temporarily de- prived him of his ...
... piety , which had always seemed remarkable to his friends , became even more intense . Two events particularly served as warnings that he had not long to live . In June , 1783 , a paralytic stroke temporarily de- prived him of his ...
Contents
Johnson and William Law | 3 |
Johnson and Samuel Clarke | 27 |
The Atonement | 46 |
Copyright | |
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