Margaret Sherwood, A Puritan Bohemia — End matter (1896)
“ They indicate how far ethics can take the place of theology as an inspiring force to a certain class of minds, and they illustrate the transition from an accepted orthodox faith to this ethical idealism, showing to what extent such a change may or may not alter or influence one's general religious beliefs, and also pointing out the degree in which the standpoint may modify one's views about social or political institutions. ”
Margaret Sherwood, A Puritan Bohemia — End matter (1896)
“ The lectures have a peculiar significance as showing the attitude of mind of one who has made of ethics a religion, and who believes in the work of these societies as the devout Catholic believes in the Roman Catholic Church. ”
Margaret Sherwood, A Puritan Bohemia — End matter (1896)
“ It is an individual statement throughout, with no efforts to speak or judge for others. The book will be of value not only to the student and religious teacher, but also to those that may be groping helplessly about, unable to adopt an orthodox faith, yet longing for something to believe in or to work for. ”
