The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity
Exploring the Origins and Beliefs of Early ChristianityBy Octavius Brooks Frothingham
Length4h 38m
About this audiobook
In "The Cradle of the Christ: A Study in Primitive Christianity," Octavius Brooks Frothingham delves into the roots of Christian thought and practice, exploring the historical and cultural context that shaped early Christian communities. With a keen scholarly eye, Frothingham employs a blend of historical analysis and theological reflection, deftly weaving together text and tradition to illuminate the formative experiences of the nascent Church. His literary style is rich and engaging, imbued with a sense of wonder at the transformative power of faith in a tumultuous world, making it both an academic treatise and a meditation on spirituality. Frothingham, a noted 19th-century Unitarian minister and historian, was deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of his time, including transcendentalism and a robust emphasis on individual interpretation of religious texts. His upbringing in an environment that championed rational inquiry and diverse theological perspectives provided a unique lens through which he viewed early Christianity. This background propelled him to examine the intersection of historical fact and religious experience, allowing him to present a nuanced understanding of the faith's early development. I highly recommend "The Cradle of the Christ" to scholars and general readers alike who seek to understand the foundational narratives of Christianity and their enduring impact. Frothingham's insightful analysis not only enriches our comprehension of the faith's origins but also invites contemplation on its significance in contemporary spiritual discourse.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length4 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Copyright, G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS. 1877.
3PREFACE.
4I.: FALSE POSITION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.
5II.: THE MESSIAH.
Show all chaptersShow less
6III.: THE SECTS.
7IV.: THE MESSIAH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.
8V.: THE FIRST CHRISTIANS.
9VI.: PAUL'S NEW DEPARTURE.
10VII.: THE LAST GOSPEL.
11VIII.: THE WESTERN CHURCH.
12IX.: JESUS.
13AUTHORITIES.
14WASHINGTON IRVING'S WORKS.
15RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS.
16A SELECTION FROM STANDARD PUBLICATIONS
17VALUABLE BOOKS PUBLISHED BY G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS
18BOOKS BY OCTAVIUS B. FROTHINGHAM.
More from Octavius Brooks Frothingham
Proud Police WifeRebecca Lynn4h 52m4.8 (14K)$10 · $0.00
I Hear His Whisper 365 Daily Devotions (Gift Edition)Brian Simmons, Gretchen Rodriguez9h 23m4.8 (2K)$10 · $0.00
A Little God Time for Women Morning & Evening DevotionalBroadStreet Publishing Group LLC15h 15m4.9 (1.2K)$10 · $0.00
The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the GospelsSteve Laube, Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins7h 8m4.9 (823)$10 · $0.00
Prayers from the Throne RoomBrian Simmons8h 55m4.9 (256)$10 · $0.00
31 Decrees of Blessing for Your LifePatricia King2h 38m4.8 (1.4K)$10 · $0.00
Loved BabySarah Philpott4h 51m4.8 (1.4K)$10 · $0.00
The QuranAllah23h 7m4.7 (136.1K)$1 · $0.00
The Secret of the RosaryLouis de Montfort6h 1m4.7 (16K)$2 · $0.00
The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and CommentaryAbdullah Yusuf Ali22h 16m4.7 (133K)$1 · $0.00
All of Grace (Annotated)Charles Spurgeon5h 1m4.7 (1.3K)$0.99 · $0.00
Steps to ChristEllen G. White3h 12m4.7 (13.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Doctrine and Selected CovenantsJoseph Smith13h 53m4.7 (10.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God & Other Sermons (Annotated)Jonathan Edwards7h 51m4.7 (1.5K)$2 · $0.00
Swayam Ki AwaazPrem Rawat8h 34m4.7 (1.1K)$26 · $0.00
Behind the BadgeAdam Davis10h 18m4.7 (2.7K)$10 · $0.00
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m4.7 (669)$12 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
Praying GraceDavid A. Holland3h 2m4.7 (658)$10 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
The Blue EquinoxAleister Crowley10h 23m4.4 (477)$1.99 · $0.00
ALEISTER CROWLEY - Premium CollectionAleister Crowley, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Mary d'Este Sturges37h 59m4.5 (380)$1.99 · $0.00
The Collected Works of Aleister CrowleyAleister Crowley, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Mary d'Este Sturges38h4.3 (311)$0.99 · $0.00
The Corpus HermeticumG. R. S. Mead3h 34m4.3 (1.7K)$4.10 · $0.00
The Mystical QabalahViolet M. Firth (Dion Fortune)11h 44m4.4 (7.5K)$4.60 · $0.00
The KybalionThree Initiates3h 47m4.4 (35.9K)$2.30
The Corpus HermeticumGeorge Robert Stowe Mead3h 34m4.3 (2K)$11 · $0.00
Supernatural Religion (Discovering the Reality of Divine Revelation)Walter Richard Cassels42h 11m4.1 (29)$1.99 · $0.00
The Sacred Books of ThelemaAleister Crowley, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Mary d'Este Sturges3h 59m4.6 (54)$1.99 · $0.00
On the Syrian Goddess (Annotated)Lucian of Samosata4h 53m$2 · $0.00
Bantu Beliefs and MagicC. W. Hobley10h 6m$2.30
The Eternal Belief in Immortality & Worship of the DeadJames George Frazer37h 7m4.1 (28)$1.99 · $0.00
Norse Paganism: A Complete Guide to Norse Mythology and Ancient Magic Rituals (A Contemporary Heathen’s Guide to Spiritual Insights and the Secrets of Norse Mythology)Eddie Desantiago3h 36m$3.50 · $0.00
There is no Religion Higher than the Truth (Annotated)Helena Blavatsky183h 24m4.6 (12)$1.99 · $0.00
The Drawings and Engravings of William Blake (Fully Illustrated)William Blake1h 17m4.5 (74)$2 · $0.00
Recent Developments in European ThoughtVarious6h 32m$2 · $0.00
HELENA BLAVATSKY Premium CollectionHelena Blavatsky182h 55m4.6 (248)$1 · $0.00
Voodoos and Obeahs (Annotated)Joseph J. Williams8h 58m3.8 (17)$0.99 · $0.00
The Psychological Origin and the Nature of ReligionJames Henry Leuba2h 13m3.1 (10)$2 · $0.00
Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of LismoreP. Power, Michael O'Clery3h 38m$1 · $0.00