The Authority of Religious Experience

""The Authority of Religious Experience"" by Charles Lewis Slattery is a philosophical exploration of the concept of religious experience and its role in shaping religious belief and authority. Slattery argues that religious experience, which he defines as a personal encounter with the divine, is a legitimate and powerful source of religious authority, alongside scripture, tradition, and reason. He draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, philosophical treatises, and personal accounts of religious experiences, to support his argument. Slattery also considers the limitations and potential pitfalls of relying on religious experience as a source of authority, and explores the implications of his argument for religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue. Overall, ""The Authority of Religious Experience"" offers a thoughtful and thought-provoking analysis of an important aspect of religious belief and practice.1912. These lectures were delivered on the Paddock Foundation at the General Theological Seminary in New York by Slattery, the Rector of Grace Church. The general topics covered by Slattery in this volume include: Research and Experience; The Bible; The Church; Immortality; Jesus Christ; and God. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.