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Horace Bushnell was an American religious leader and theologian, born on April 14, 1802, and died on February 17, 1876. He had a profound impact on the fields of religion and theology, particularly in the areas of Christian ethics and religious education.

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“Christianity is not so much the advent of a better doctrine as of a perfect character.”

Character Perfect Christianity Doctrine Advent

Book:Nature and the Supernatural, as together constituting the one system of God ... Fourth edition

Source: Nature and the Supernatural, as together constituting the one system of God ... Fourth edition

“Christianity is no mere scheme of doctrine or of ethical practice, but is instead a kind of miracle, a power out of nature and above, descending into it; a historically supernatural movement on the world, that is visibly entered into it, and organized to be an institution in the person of Jesus Christ.”

World Kind Persons Jesus Christ Christianity Practice Movement Jesus Christ Miracle Institutions Mere Doctrine Organized Ethical Schemes Descending

Book:The Character of Jesus

Source: The Character of Jesus

“It is only Christianity, the great bond of love and duty to God, that makes any existence valuable or even tolerable.”

Love Religion Ability Existence Christianity Duty Excellence Valuable Tolerable Bonds Of Love Duty To God Great Bond

Author:Horace Bushnell

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Born: April 14, 1802
Died: February 17, 1876
Known for: Author
Quotes: 62

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