Amusement: A Force in Christian Training

by Marvin Vincent

Publisher:

Wm. H. Young

, 1867

Overview

In four essays, Vincent draws attention to the relationship between the church and entertainment. He maintains that the church must realize that amusement plays a part in daily life and argue for moderate enjoyment of entertainment. Vincent examines questions of conformity, entertainment, and what is appropriate for young people. He also addresses the response of churches and pastors to popular forms of entertainment.

Vincent’s writing is academic yet highly readable, perfect for students, pastors, and anyone wanting an introduction to Biblical criticism and practical application of Scripture. Amusement: A Force in Christian Training contains over a hundred pages of Biblical scholarship and exegesis. With the Logos edition, all Scripture references link to the other resources in your library, making study and research effortless.

Key Features

• Four discourses on the relationship between the church and entertainment
• Examination of questions concerning conformity, entertainment, and what is appropriate for young people

Contents

• Religion and Amusement
• The True Nonconformist
• The Church and the Young Man
• Thoughts for the Clergy

Product Details

• Title: Amusement: A Force in Christian Training
• Author: Marvin Vincent
• Publisher: W. M. H. Young
• Publication Date: 1867
• Pages: 140

About Marvin Vincent

Marvin Richardson Vincent was a professor of New Testament exegesis and criticism at Union Theological Seminary. Vincent was the author of numerous books, including The Minister’s Handbook, Critical Commentary on Philippians and Philemon, History of Textual Criticism of the New Testament and In the Shadow of the Pyrenees.