The Attributes of God: The Gifford Lectures, st. Andrews, 1924-25
Lewis Richard Farnell
Synopsis "The Attributes of God: The Gifford Lectures, st. Andrews, 1924-25"
"The Attributes of God" presents a profound exploration of the nature of the divine, based on the esteemed Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of St. Andrews between 1924 and 1925. Lewis Richard Farnell, a distinguished scholar of classical history and comparative religion, applies a rigorous analytical framework to the various concepts of deity across historical and theological traditions. The work delves into the essential characteristics traditionally ascribed to the divine, including omnipotence, omniscience, and moral perfection, while examining how these attributes have evolved and been interpreted through different cultural lenses.Throughout the text, Farnell bridges the gap between classical mythology and systematic theology, offering a comparative perspective that highlights both the commonalities and distinct differences in the human understanding of God. By scrutinizing the philosophical underpinnings of religious thought, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual challenges and insights inherent in natural theology. "The Attributes of God" remains a significant contribution to the study of religious philosophy, valued for its historical depth and its critical examination of the concepts that shape religious belief and metaphysical inquiry.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.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.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.
