The Pleroma (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
An Essay on the Origin of Christianity
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Paul Carus, Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9781411461642 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | October 11, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul Carus, Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9781411461642 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | October 11, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
“Pleroma” means “fullness” in the sense of divine power. This 1909 work by the distinguished German-American theologian, argues—using scientific reasoning—that Christianity did not develop by accident but from necessity. Local conditions may differ, but the rise of a creed of universal love is inevitable—even on alien planets.
“Pleroma” means “fullness” in the sense of divine power. This 1909 work by the distinguished German-American theologian, argues—using scientific reasoning—that Christianity did not develop by accident but from necessity. Local conditions may differ, but the rise of a creed of universal love is inevitable—even on alien planets.
