Faith in God and Its Christian Consummation: The Kerr Lectures for 1926, (Hardcover)

<p>"Faith in God and Its Christian Consummation" is a profound exploration of the nature of religious belief and its fulfillment within the Christian tradition. Based on the Kerr Lectures delivered in 1926, D. M. Baillie offers a rigorous theological investigation into how general faith in a divine presence evolves into the specific, historical commitment found in Christianity. Baillie masterfully navigates the intersection of philosophy and theology, addressing the psychological and existential dimensions of faith while maintaining a clear focus on its biblical and dogmatic foundations.</p><p>The work examines the essential characteristics of faith, arguing that it is not merely intellectual assent but a transformative relationship with the living God. Baillie details the challenges of modern skepticism and provides a compelling defense of the rationality and spiritual necessity of Christian belief. As a landmark contribution to 20th-century Scottish theology, this volume remains an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the development of Christian thought and the philosophical underpinnings of religious conviction. Baillie's insights into the consummation of faith provide a timeless perspective on the journey of the soul toward its ultimate realization in the person of Christ.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Faith in God and Its Christian Consummation: The Kerr Lectures for 1926, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025648231
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 334