This comprehensive volume offers a collection of Herbert Thorndike's most important theological works, covering a range of topics including the nature of God, the role of the church, and the relationship between faith and reason. With incisive analysis and deep insight, Thorndike provides a compelling vision of Christianity that is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually profound. Written for scholars and lay readers alike, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the theological debates that have shaped Western civilization. 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.