The Soul's Preparation For Christ: Being A Treatise Of Contrition (1638) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120992772)

The Soul's Preparation for Christ is a religious treatise written by Thomas Hooker and first published in 1638. The book is a guide for Christians seeking to prepare themselves spiritually for the coming of Christ. It focuses on the concept of contrition, which is the act of feeling remorse for one's sins and seeking forgiveness.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of contrition. The first chapter defines contrition and explains why it is necessary for salvation. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various emotions and actions that make up contrition, such as sorrow, confession, and repentance.Throughout the book, Hooker draws on biblical passages and Christian teachings to support his arguments. He also provides practical advice for readers on how to cultivate contrition in their own lives. The book concludes with a call to action, encouraging readers to take the necessary steps to prepare their souls for Christ's coming.Overall, The Soul's Preparation for Christ is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers guidance for Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. It remains a relevant and influential text in Christian literature to this day.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.

Author: Thomas Hooker
ISBN-10: 112099277X
ISBN-13: 9781120992772
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d