The Silence of Faith
The Silence of Faith is a novel by Charles Kingsley that explores the themes of faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The story follows the journey of a young man named John as he grapples with his own spirituality and the beliefs of those around him. Through his experiences, Kingsley raises important questions about the nature of faith and its role in shaping our lives.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1854 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3,109 words
First lines
PSALM CXXXI. Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever.
We know not at what period of David's life this psalm was written. We know not what matters they were which were too high for him to meddle with; matters about which he had to refrain his soul; to quiet his feelings; to suspend his judgment; to check his curiosity, and say about them simply -- Trust in the Lord.
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The Silence of Faith is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1854 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Spiritual
- Length: 3,109 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title suggests a strong emphasis on faith, which can be often found in Religious fiction.
- Historical Fiction — Given Charles Kingsley's known bibliography, Historical Fiction could also be a fitting genre as he often utilized historical events or periods in his narratives.
- Drama — The notion of grappling with silence or absence of faith can potentially lead to dramatic tension and hence this category.
- Spiritual — The theme of faith often falls in line with spirituality, providing some degree of introspection and self-discovery.
Tags
faith · silence · spirituality · belief · religion · philosophy · existentialism · inner peace · meditation · contemplation · mysticism · self-discovery