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"Painted Windows: Studies in Religious Personality" by Harold Begbie offers insightful portraits of clergy in England. This fascinating work delves into the ethics and character of various religious figures, providing a unique perspective on Christianity and its practitioners. Begbie's "studies in religious personality" offer a compelling look into the lives and beliefs of those serving the church. A valuable resource for those interested in religion, Christian theology, and the role of the clergy, "Painted Windows" provides thought-provoking explorations of faith and leadership. This meticulously prepared print edition makes Begbie's observations accessible to all, preserving a historical account of religious life and offering enduring relevance for anyone interested in the human side of faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This work had its origin in a resolution passed by the Society of Historical Theology, in Oxford, appointing a small Committee to prepare a volume exhibiting those passages of early Christian writers which indicate, or have been thought to indicate, acquaintance with any of the books of the New Testament. Beyond the appointment of the Committee, the Society has no responsibility whatever for the work, and the judgements which are expressed belong to the Committee alone. The present volume deals with the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, in which information is scanty, and traces of dependence on the Scriptures of the New Testament are most open to doubt. The editors are quite aware that their judgements may not command universal assent; but they may claim at least that these judgements have been carefully formed, sometimes after considerable hesitation, by men who are not without practice in this kind of investigation. It is hoped that the book will not only provide the student with useful material, but afford him some helpful direction in reaching his own conclusions. - From the Preface