“Religion is no more possible without prayer than poetry without language, or music without atmosphere.”
Quote by James Martineau
Work
Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau
This compilation gathers a selection of works by James Martineau, a 19th-century philosopher and theologian, focusing on the nature of the human spirit and its journey towards understanding and enlightenment. more
Author
James Martineau
James Martineau was a British philosopher born on April 21, 1805, and died on January 11, 1900. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by German classical philosophy and British positivism, mainly focusing on ethics and religious philosophy. more
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