The Late Mr. Doctor PHILIP DODDRIDGE’S:
Consideration, About The True Godliness' Beginning and Growth In A Human's Soul.
Translation.
Second and Improved Edition.
With His Royal Majesty's most gracious Privilege.
Published by the Bookstore of D. Segerdahl, and sold in their Bookstore for 9 Daler Copper Coin per copy.
STOCKHOLM,
Printed by Lars Kumblin, 1773.
This improved translation has been reviewed and approved in the Royal Court Consistory. Stockholm, the 29th of September 1773.
By order,
GUSTAF AROSIEN.
Royal Court Chaplain.
In essence, this is the title page of a Swedish translation of a work by the English theologian Philip Doddridge, detailing the nature and development of true Christian piety. It was the second, improved edition, published in Stockholm in 1773. Following is a statement of approval for the revised translation of the book, signed by Gustaf Arosien, who was a Royal Court Chaplain, indicating that the translation had been officially vetted and authorized by the relevant ecclesiastical body.
NOTE: Inscription front and back cover page in book, “Patharina Otter 1817” “12”
This 1773 Stockholm publication, "The Late Mr. Doctor Philip Doddridge's Consideration, About The True Godliness' Beginning and Growth In a Human's Soul," is a Swedish translation of a theological work by Philip Doddridge, focusing on the origins and progression of genuine Christian piety within an individual. This second, improved edition, bearing Royal Majesty's privilege and official approval from the Royal Court Consistory, aimed to disseminate Doddridge's teachings to a Swedish audience. The book's publication, facilitated by D. Segerdahl's bookstore and printed by Lars Kumblin, reflects the interest in English theological thought within 18th-century Sweden and the efforts to make such works accessible through translation. The endorsement by Gustaf Arosien, a Royal Court Chaplain, underscores the work's perceived importance and its alignment with the official religious doctrines of the time.
Philip Doddridge was an influential English Nonconformist theologian, educator, and hymn writer of the 18th century. His achievements include establishing a prominent dissenting academy in Northampton, where he trained numerous future ministers and intellectuals. His theological works, like the one translated in this Swedish edition, were widely read and admired for their practical piety and their emphasis on personal spiritual growth. Doddridge's writings and teachings contributed significantly to the Evangelical Revival in England and beyond, influencing generations of Christians with his focus on heartfelt devotion and his commitment to pastoral ministry. His hymns, many of which are still sung today, reflect his deep faith and his ability to communicate complex theological concepts in accessible and moving language. His legacy as a theologian and educator continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of Christian spirituality.
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