Most Popular Books by Charles Monroe Sheldon

This classic presents people seeking to change their community by pledging themselves to experiment for a whole year with the question, ''What would Jesus do?''

In His Steps is a classic of religious fiction about preacher Henry Maxwell, who asks his congregation to consider ""What would Jesus do?"" before taking any action for a year. This simple request produces marked results in the small mid-western town. Formerly silent and passive members of the congregation become emboldened to enthusiastically speak truth and become frank about various situations they face, while confronting what they view as inadequate or wrong in the locality. Owing to his experience living in and observing individuals throughout late 19th century America, Charles Sheldon created a reasonably accurate vignette of the USA and its people. The setting and characterization helped readers relate easily to the tale and the wrongs which - through conversion - are confronted by various characters. The novel duly became a famous bestseller.

In "The High Calling," Charles Monroe Sheldon presents a compelling narrative that interweaves themes of faith, purpose, and social responsibility within the context of early 20th-century America. This inspirational work is characterized by its engaging prose and didactic tone, inviting readers to consider the essence of true Christian living through the lives of its characters. The book serves as both a novel and a moral guide, encouraging individuals to seek a higher calling in their daily lives, mirroring the emerging social gospel movement which sought to integrate faith with social justice. Sheldon, a prominent Congregational minister and social reformer, drew from his own experiences in addressing the moral crises of his time. His deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of faith propelled him to write this novel, aiming to challenge and inspire his contemporaries to embody the Christian virtues of compassion and service. Through the vivid depictions of his characters''Äô struggles and triumphs, Sheldon offers a reflection on the vital intersection of spirituality and social consciousness. "The High Calling" is a timeless exploration of the pursuit of a meaningful, faith-driven life, making it an essential read for anyone seeking inspiration to engage with their community on a deeper level. It resonates with readers who desire to apply their beliefs to everyday situations and who yearn to contribute positively to society. Shelly''s narrative remains relevant, inviting both introspection and action.

One hundred years ago Christians read Charles Sheldon''s In His Steps with runaway enthusiasm. Sheldon''s story traces the account of the fictional Reverend Maxwell who challenges himself and his congregation to constantly ask, "What would Jesus do?" This question puts all of life''s circumstances in a new light. Those characters in Sheldon''s book who take the challenge of this question seriously live dramatically changed lives. // But a changed life responding to Jesus'' example of compassion and grace does not always make things easier. People in Sheldon''s story learn that acting like Jesus can alienate others who prefer status quo comfort and social respectability. The real challenge of the question, "What would Jesus do?" is not the initial fervor it evokes but the sustained devotion it can produce.

Reproduction of the original: Robert Hardy’s Seven Days by Charles Monroe Sheldon

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Charles Sheldon fue un pastor que en su época predicó toda una serie de sermones sobre el tema ¿Qué haría Jesús en mi lugar?, en los que se planteaba cual sería la reacción del Maestro enfrentado a los dilemas morales y problemas sociales propios de la época moderna y retando a los asistentes a tomar el compromiso de formularse esa misma pregunta, crucial para todo cristiano, antes de adoptar cualquier decisión en su vida diaria. El impacto que estos sermones causaron en su iglesia desencadenaron un avivamiento como jamás la iglesia había experimentado y derivaron en un crecimiento espectacular de la congregación, que pronto extendió su influencia positiva a toda la ciudad, y al cabo de poco tiempo a todo el país. Alguien le sugirió que debía publicarlos, y decidió hacerlo en forma de novela, narrando la experiencia vivida, pero con lugares y personajes ficticios, bajo el título de: En sus pasos ¿qué haría Jesús?. El éxito editorial, desde que la primera edición viera la luz en 1897, fue sin precedentes. La obra discurre, dentro del contexto social de finales del Siglo XIX, narrando los diversos casos particulares de cada uno de los protagonistas, sus luchas, sus victorias y sus derrotas en el intento de tomar decisiones y hacer las cosas según las haría Jesús. Para las nuevas generaciones, que nunca han leído el libro En sus pasos ¿qué haría Jesús? el desafío cristiano, que les plantea su trama novelada, constituirá todo un reto.

Charles Monroe Sheldon (February 26, 1857 - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later. The stretch of US-24 on the north side of Topeka, Kansas between US-75 and K-4 is named the Charles Sheldon Memorial Highway in his honor.Sheldon was a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover (Class of 1879). He became an advocate of the late nineteenth century school of thought known as Christian Socialism. His theological outlook focused on the practicalities of the moral life, with much less emphasis on the doctrinal traditions of personal redemption from sin in Christ. In the winter of 1896 Sheldon developed a sermon story that he read as a weekly series from the pulpit of Central Congregational Church in Topeka, Kansas. The unifying theme of these sermons was based on posing the question, "what would Jesus do?" when facing moral decisions. He viewed this question as traditional within Christianity and likely drew some inspiration from William T. Stead''s If Christ came to Chicago! (1893) and other earlier sources.The theme of the sermons was later fictionalized into the novel In His Steps. The central ethos of the novel was not about personal redemption but about moral choices related to encountering circumstances of poverty and deprivation. Sheldon''s theological motif reflected his socialist outlook. Sheldon''s own parish work became identified with the Social Gospel.

Charles Monroe Sheldon (February 26, 1857 - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later. The stretch of US-24 on the north side of Topeka, Kansas between US-75 and K-4 is named the Charles Sheldon Memorial Highway in his honor. Novel and theological influence: The theme of the sermons was later fictionalized into the novel In His Steps. The central ethos of the novel was not about personal redemption but about moral choices related to encountering circumstances of poverty and deprivation. Sheldon''s theological motif reflected his socialist outlook. Sheldon''s own parish work became identified with the Social Gospel. Walter Rauschenbusch, widely viewed as the chief architect of the Social Gospel, acknowledged the importance Sheldon placed on imitating Jesus. He saw the significance of Sheldon''s work in bringing home the realization that it is hard to live a Christ-like life, given the temptations of modern society. While Rauschenbusch found this awareness valuable, he saw that it did not demand what he believed was a necessary transformation of social institutions.Sheldon was in touch with the concerns of middle-class America at the end of the century. He saw his role as one of communication-to introduce his congregation and the wider public to the ideas of Lyman Abbott, Richard Ely, George Herron, and Rauschenbusch. That was his intention in writing In His Steps. Of the social issues Sheldon espoused during his lifetime, the two he was most passionate about were equality and prohibition. He believed that all persons were equal and should be treated as such. He was a pioneer among Protestant ministers in welcoming blacks into a mainstream church. He was also committed to fair treatment for Jews and Catholics, and proclaimed the equality of men and women. A strong supporter of the feminist struggle for equal rights, he urged women to enter politics. He also pushed for full equality in the workplace. Sheldon was also a vegetarian who promoted compassion towards animal just as he did towards humans. He even criticized circuses for their treatment of animals. Newspaper "career" In March 1900 he became editor for a week of the Topeka Daily Capital applying the "What Would Jesus Do?" concept. In that short time, the newspaper''s circulation exploded from just under 12,000 to 387,000, overwhelming the paper''s Topeka printing plant causing it to print 120,000 copies each in Chicago, Illinois and New York City. Charles Monroe Sheldon (February 26, 1857 - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

In this novel, Charles Monroe Sheldon explores social issues related to race and religion in early 20th century America. The story follows the life of a man named Reuel Briggs, who is of mixed race and struggles to find acceptance and a sense of belonging in society. 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.

"WWJD" is the focus of Charles M. Sheldon''s 1896 novel, "In His Steps" about a pastor who shakes up his congregation, and his entire community, by pledging to ask "what would Jesus do?" before making any decisions. This book includes passages from Sheldon''s novel, corresponding verses from the Bible, prayers, and quotes.

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Sheldon''s novel tells the story of a young man''s journey of self-discovery and redemption. Freetown, a small rural community in the Midwest, becomes a microcosm of the wider conflict, as the town''s residents struggle to reconcile their differences and come together in the face of adversity. With its powerful themes of compassion, forgiveness, and social justice, The Redemption of Freetown remains a timeless classic of American literature. 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.

Charles Monroe Sheldon (February 26, 1857 - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later. THE DREAM.It was Sunday night, and Robert Hardy had just come home from the evening service in the church at Barton. He was not in the habit of attending the evening service, but something said by his minister in the morning had impelled him to go out. The evening had been a little unpleasant, and a light snow was falling, and his wife had excused herself from going to church on that account. Mr. Hardy came home cross and fault-finding.

Em seus passos o que faria Jesus?, de Charles Monroe Sheldon, publicado originalmente em 1896, é uma obra-prima que continua a desafiar e inspirar pessoas em todo o mundo a fazer uma pergunta fundamental: Como viveríamos nossa vida se, em todas as situações, nos perguntássemos “O que faria Jesus?”. Nessa narrativa envolvente, Sheldon nos transporta para uma cidade fictícia chamada Raymond, onde o pastor Henry Maxwell confronta sua congregação com essa pergunta provocadora. O que se desenrola é uma jornada de autodescoberta e transformação, à medida que os personagens enfrentam dilemas éticos e morais em suas vidas cotidianas. Ao mergulharmos neste clássico, somos convidados a refletir sobre o que significa ser um seguidor de Jesus em nosso tempo. Este livro não é apenas uma história inspiradora, mas também um desafio incisivo para vivermos nossa vida de acordo com os ensinamentos de Jesus, não apenas nas palavras, mas nas ações. Que esta obra ilumine seu coração e sua mente, desafiando-o a viver de maneira que honre o nome de Jesus. Charles Monroe Sheldon (1857-1946) foi um influente ministro religioso congregacional, escritor e ativista social americano. Ele é mais conhecido por seu trabalho pastoral e literário voltado para questões sociais e cristãs. Sheldon estudou Teologia e se formou na Phillips Academy em Andover, Massachusetts, EUA. Ele deixou um legado duradouro de ativismo social cristão e é lembrado por seu apelo à ação e à reflexão ética em nome da fé. Seu trabalho e suas ideias continuam a inspirar pessoas que buscam integrar sua fé com um compromisso ativo com a justiça social. A Editora Hagnos acredita na força dos livros como agentes de mudanças socioculturais, intelectuais e espirituais e busca, com a ajuda de seus autores, disponibilizar produtos sempre alinhados com as Sagradas Escrituras e com as realidades do mundo cristão contemporâneo. Mais do que publicar livros, entregamos ao mercado obras que dão ao leitor uma verdadeira experiência e o inspiram a buscar uma verdadeira transformação na sua vida, baseada em valores éticos, morais, humanos e, acima de tudo, cristãos.

Charles Monroe Sheldon (February 26, 1857 - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later. The postman that evening had brought him two letters and he had just finished reading them. He sat with his hands clasped over his knee, leaning back in his chair and looking out through his study window. He was evidently thinking very hard and the two letters were the cause of it.Finally he rose, went to his study door and called down the stairs,"Sarah, I wish you would come up here. I want your help."