What Peace Means by Henry Van Dyke
The collection of essays explores the concept of peace and its various forms, including inner peace, social peace, and international peace. It discusses the role of individuals in creating a more peaceful world through personal transformation and collective action. The essays also examine the relationship between peace and other values such as justice, freedom, and morality.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1908 · Genre: Religious, Philosophical, Historical · 3 chapters · 9,117 words
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_Peace I leave with you: my peace I give unto you._ -- ST. JOHN 14: 27.
Peace is one of the great words of the Holy Scriptures. It is woven through the Old Testament and the New like a golden thread. It inheres and abides in the character of God, --
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Philosophical, Historical, Inspirational, Sermon
- Length: 9,117 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is deeply rooted in Christian theology, discussing themes of divine peace, forgiveness, and immortality.
- Philosophical — Explores profound questions about the nature of peace, the human condition, and the moral implications of war and peace.
- Historical — References historical events, particularly World War I, to illustrate the consequences of war and the pursuit of peace.
- Inspirational — Aims to inspire readers with messages of hope, faith, and the possibility of achieving peace through spiritual means.
Tags
Philosophy · Poetry · Spirituality · War · Peace · Reflections · Meditations · Essays · Literary Nonfiction · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Christianity
Contents
- Peace in the Soul
- Peace on Earth through Righteousness
- The Power of an Endless Life