
HENRY DRUMMOND Ultimate Collection (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Natural Law in the Spiritual World + Love, the Greatest Thing in the World + Eternal Life + Dealing With Doubt + The Three Elements of a Complete LifeBy Henry DrummondLength37h 4m
About this audiobook
HENRY DRUMMOND Ultimate Collection gathers the major writings of one of Victorian Britain's most distinctive religious thinkers, including works that join evangelical devotion, moral exhortation, and scientific analogy. In lucid, sermonic prose, Drummond explores love, character, spiritual growth, and the relationship between natural law and Christian faith. The collection belongs to the late nineteenth-century conversation between science and religion, translating complex theological concerns into elegant lectures and meditations intended for both educated readers and ordinary seekers. Henry Drummond (1851–1897), a Scottish evangelist, lecturer, and professor of natural science, stood at the crossroads of revivalist Christianity and modern intellectual culture. His training in science and his association with figures in evangelical mission shaped his effort to present Christianity as intellectually credible and ethically compelling. His famous address "The Greatest Thing in the World," inspired by 1 Corinthians 13, reflects his conviction that love is the central evidence of spiritual life. This collection is recommended to readers interested in Victorian religious literature, Christian apologetics, and the history of faith's encounter with science. It offers not only devotional insight but also a revealing portrait of an age seeking harmony between belief, morality, and modern knowledge.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length37 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1HENRY DRUMMOND Ultimate Collection (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Natural Law in the Spiritual World
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6PREFACE.
7ANALYSIS OF INTRODUCTION.
8INTRODUCTION.
9PART I.
10PART II.
11BIOGENESIS.
12DEGENERATION.
13GROWTH.
14DEATH.
15MORTIFICATION.
16ETERNAL LIFE.
17ENVIRONMENT.
18CONFORMITY TO TYPE.
19SEMI-PARASITISM.
20PARASITISM.
21CLASSIFICATION.
22The Ascent of Man
23PREFACE
24INTRODUCTION
25I. EVOLUTION IN GENERAL
26II. THE MISSING FACTOR IN CURRENT THEORIES
27III. WHY WAS EVOLUTION THE METHOD CHOSEN?
28IV. EVOLUTION AND SOCIOLOGY
29CHAPTER I. THE ASCENT OF THE BODY
30CHAPTER II. THE SCAFFOLDING LEFT IN THE BODY
31CHAPTER III. THE ARREST OF THE BODY
32CHAPTER IV. THE DAWN OF MIND
33CHAPTER V. THE EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE
34CHAPTER VI. THE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
35CHAPTER VII. THE STRUGGLE FOR THE LIFE OF OTHERS
36SELF−SACRIFICE IN NATURE
37CO−OPERATION IN NATURE
38THE ETHICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SEX
39THE ETHICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MATERNITY
40CHAPTER VIII. THE EVOLUTION OF A MOTHER
41CHAPTER IX. THE EVOLUTION OF A FATHER
42CHAPTER X. INVOLUTION
43The Monkey That Would Not Kill
44PREFACE
45THE MONKEY THAT WOULD NOT KILL
46CHAPTER I
47CHAPTER II
48CHAPTER III
49CHAPTER IV
50CHAPTER V