The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. H. M'ilvaine

9780331761832: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331761831 ISBN 13: 9780331761832

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore timeless questions of virtue, authority, and human nature through thoughtful religious writings.

This volume gathers devotional and scholarly passages that examine how families, faith, and conscience shape a life of meaning. It blends reflections on the duties of parents, the moral and spiritual development of children, and the enduring search to understand good and evil through Scripture and wisdom from the past. Readers will encounter discussions on how authority, discipline, and love interact in shaping character, as well as biographical sketches and praise for notable religious works that guided readers in everyday faith.

With contributions and excerpts that span core Christian ideas—family devotion, the role of Scripture, and the challenges of living a life of faith—the book offers a historical lens on how religious instruction has been shared and valued across generations. It is a portrait of pastoral life, moral reflection, and the enduring effort to align daily conduct with spiritual principles.

Clear discussions of parental authority, obedience, and the aims of early moral training.
Historical insights into devotional literature and its reception in households and churches.
Biographical notes and commentary on missionaries, ministers, and notable religious figures.
Selections that illuminate the link between everyday life and spiritual law.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical religious writing, memoirs, and thoughtful essays on faith, family, and conduct.

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