Lights And Shadows Of Church Life In Australia: Including Thoughts On Some Things At Home (1860)

by Thomas Binney

Book Overview

""Lights and Shadows of Church Life in Australia"" is a book written by Thomas Binney in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the state of the Christian church in Australia during the mid-19th century. Binney, a prominent English Congregationalist minister, traveled to Australia in 1858 and spent several months visiting churches and meeting with local religious leaders. In the book, Binney shares his observations and reflections on the state of the church in Australia, including its strengths and weaknesses. He also compares and contrasts the Australian church with the church in England, offering insights into the similarities and differences between the two. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the church in society, the state of religious education, the challenges facing the church in a new and rapidly changing country, and the need for greater unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations. Overall, ""Lights and Shadows of Church Life in Australia"" is a fascinating historical account of the state of the Christian church in Australia during the mid-19th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the church at that time, and offers a unique perspective on the relationship between religion and society in Australia during this period.To Which Is Added, Two Hundred Years Ago, Then And Now.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165382849
• ISBN13: 9781165382842
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"