A Short Defence Of Religion: Chiefly For Young People Against The Unbelievers Of Our Days
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A work of 19th-century Catholic apologetics, this concise yet pointed volume presents a reasoned defense of Christian religious belief aimed squarely at younger readers navigating an era of rising skepticism and secular thought. Rev. Joseph Ballerini argues with pastoral urgency and theological conviction against the rationalist and freethinking currents that challenged traditional faith during his time, grounding his rebuttals in scripture, natural theology, and ecclesiastical authority. The tone is earnest and instructive, reflecting the voice of a learned clergyman determined to equip the faithful with intellectual tools to counter doubt and irreligion. Each chapter addresses specific objections raised by the unbelievers of the day, offering clear, accessible responses that balance doctrinal rigor with a genuine concern for the spiritual formation of youth. A valuable artifact of 19th-century religious controversy, it illustrates the broader cultural battle between faith and Enlightenment-era skepticism that defined much of that century's intellectual landscape.
Author: Rev. Joseph Ballerini
Format: Hardback
Published: 1908, M. H. Gill & Son Ltd.
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: fep clipped.
A work of 19th-century Catholic apologetics, this concise yet pointed volume presents a reasoned defense of Christian religious belief aimed squarely at younger readers navigating an era of rising skepticism and secular thought. Rev. Joseph Ballerini argues with pastoral urgency and theological conviction against the rationalist and freethinking currents that challenged traditional faith during his time, grounding his rebuttals in scripture, natural theology, and ecclesiastical authority. The tone is earnest and instructive, reflecting the voice of a learned clergyman determined to equip the faithful with intellectual tools to counter doubt and irreligion. Each chapter addresses specific objections raised by the unbelievers of the day, offering clear, accessible responses that balance doctrinal rigor with a genuine concern for the spiritual formation of youth. A valuable artifact of 19th-century religious controversy, it illustrates the broader cultural battle between faith and Enlightenment-era skepticism that defined much of that century's intellectual landscape.