a practical view of the prevailing religious system

It has also been revived several times since, with some updated translations published in modern English. The Project Gutenberg EBook of A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity., by William Wilberforce This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The book proved to be influential and a best-seller by the standards of the day, with 7,500 copies sold in the first six months.

Through a mix of rational argument, personal testimony, and ardent exhortation, Wilberforce calls for a revival of true Christianity in his country. In 1797, after working on the book for four years, Wilberforce published 'A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes of This Country Contrasted With Real Christianity.' In it, he speaks candidly about the differences between true faith and nominal religion. In 1785, he became an Evangelical Christian, which resulted in major changes to his lifestyle and a lifelong concern for reform. He began his political career in 1780, eventually becoming an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812). A practical view of the prevailing religious system of professed Christians in the higher and middle classes in this country, contrasted with. A classic when published, this influential book challenges readers to center their life on Christ’s work and teachings. He called them nominal Christians who were failing to live a Christian life and were only too content with being Christian in name only. William Wilberforce was an English politician best known for his leadership in the movement to stop the slave trade. William Wilberforce’s book shook England’s Christians from their spiritual slumber. See OBP copyrights and licenses.Download cover art Download CD case insert A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity Home - Search - New Listings - Authors - Titles - Subjects - Serialsīooks - News - Features - Archives - The Inside StoryĮdited by John Mark Ockerbloom for this curated collection listing is CC0. Help with reading books - Report a bad link - Suggest a new listing Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere.

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