The Problem of Christianity
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The Problem of Christianity is a 1913 philosophical work by Josiah Royce that examines Christian faith and community through the lens of idealist metaphysics and the concept of loyalty.
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| The Problem of Christianity canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Problem of Christianity Context triple: [Josiah Royce, notableWork, The Problem of Christianity]
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A.
The Reasonableness of Christianity
The Reasonableness of Christianity is a 1695 theological treatise by John Locke arguing that the core of Christian faith is a simple, rational belief in Jesus as the Messiah rather than adherence to complex doctrinal systems.
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The Evidence of Christianity Derived from Its Nature and Reception
The Evidence of Christianity Derived from Its Nature and Reception is a theological work by John Bird Sumner that argues for the truth of Christianity by examining its intrinsic character and the way it has been received throughout history.
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Vindications of The Reasonableness of Christianity
Vindications of The Reasonableness of Christianity is John Locke’s later work defending and clarifying the arguments of his earlier theological treatise The Reasonableness of Christianity against contemporary critics.
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Das Wesen des Christentums
Das Wesen des Christentums is a seminal 1841 philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that argues Christianity is a projection of human nature and laid important groundwork for later critiques of religion.
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E.
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is a theological work by John Henry Newman that argues Christian teachings legitimately grow and unfold over time while preserving their original essence.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Problem of Christianity Target entity description: The Problem of Christianity is a 1913 philosophical work by Josiah Royce that examines Christian faith and community through the lens of idealist metaphysics and the concept of loyalty.
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A.
The Reasonableness of Christianity
The Reasonableness of Christianity is a 1695 theological treatise by John Locke arguing that the core of Christian faith is a simple, rational belief in Jesus as the Messiah rather than adherence to complex doctrinal systems.
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B.
The Evidence of Christianity Derived from Its Nature and Reception
The Evidence of Christianity Derived from Its Nature and Reception is a theological work by John Bird Sumner that argues for the truth of Christianity by examining its intrinsic character and the way it has been received throughout history.
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C.
Vindications of The Reasonableness of Christianity
Vindications of The Reasonableness of Christianity is John Locke’s later work defending and clarifying the arguments of his earlier theological treatise The Reasonableness of Christianity against contemporary critics.
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D.
Das Wesen des Christentums
Das Wesen des Christentums is a seminal 1841 philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that argues Christianity is a projection of human nature and laid important groundwork for later critiques of religion.
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E.
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is a theological work by John Henry Newman that argues Christian teachings legitimately grow and unfold over time while preserving their original essence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| argues |
that Christianity is best understood as a community of interpretation
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that loyalty is central to Christian life ⓘ that the Church is a real metaphysical community ⓘ |
| author | Josiah Royce ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
Beloved Community
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linked to:
the Beloved Community
community of interpretation ⓘ loyalty to a cause ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
Christian community
ⓘ
Christian faith ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
interpretation of the Church as a community
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the idea of the Beloved Community ⓘ the nature of religious experience ⓘ the problem of evil in a Christian framework ⓘ the relation between individual and community ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian philosophy
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religious philosophy ⓘ theological philosophy ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
20th-century philosophy of religion
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American personalism ⓘ discussions of the Beloved Community ⓘ later Christian philosophical thought ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Volume I
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Volume II ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American pragmatism
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Christian theology ⓘ G. W. F. Hegel ⓘ William James ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christianity
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loyalty ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ religious community ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
American idealism
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absolute idealism ⓘ |
| proposes | a metaphysical interpretation of the Church ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1913 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Macmillan (New York)
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linked to:
The Macmillan Company
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| relatedWork |
The Philosophy of Loyalty
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The World and the Individual ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
community of interpretation
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loyalty ⓘ |
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