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  • A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians - William Wilberforce

    A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians - William Wilberforce
    2026/07/31
    A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians by William Wilberforce offers a critical examination of the religious practices and beliefs of Christians in his time. Wilberforce challenges the complacency and superficiality he perceives within the faith, urging a deeper, more authentic engagement with Christian principles. His insights resonate today as they address the ongoing struggle between genuine faith and cultural Christianity, encouraging listeners to reflect on the true essence of their beliefs. This enduring work invites us to consider the impact of our faith on our actions and the importance of living out our convictions in a meaningful way.
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  • Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with…

    Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with…
    2026/05/13
    William Wilberforce was an English politician best known for his leadership in the movement to stop the slave trade. He began his political career in 1780, eventually becoming an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812). In 1785, he became an Evangelical Christian, which resulted in major changes to his lifestyle and a lifelong concern for reform. In 1797, after working on the book for four years, Wilberforce published "A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes of This Country Contrasted With Real Christianity." In it, he speaks candidly about the differences between true faith and nominal religion. Through a mix of rational argument, personal testimony, and ardent exhortation, Wilberforce calls for a revival of true Christianity in his country. The book proved to be influential and a best-seller by the standards of the day, with 7,500 copies sold in the first six months. It has also been revived several times since, with some updated translations published in modern English. This recording is of the original text. - Summary by Lillis Joy
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