Laurence Oliphant (1829-1888) and The Household

This book explores the religious teachings of best-selling Victorian author and former Member of Parliament, Laurence Oliphant (18291888). While several biographies have been written on his captivating life, the stage of his life when Oliphant first established 'The Household' commune has, until now, been largely unexplored. This book focuses on this later stage of his life, exploring Oliphant's religious teachings. Additionally, this study incorporates a newly discovered archive, which reveals many behind-the-scenes details of The Household's teachings. Jeffrey D. Lavoie shows that Oliphant provided a unique interpretation of sexuality from a mystical Christian perspective, which opposed the restrictive contemporaneous Victorian morality."

Explores the life and religious teachings of Laurence Oliphant Provides new insights into The Household, a secretive religious commune Discusses Oliphant's unique interpretation of sexuality

Autorentext

Jeffrey D. Lavoie is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Biography and Background.- Chapter 3: The Sympneumata.- Chapter 4: Charles Carleton Massey (1838 1905).- Chapter 5: Rosamond Dale Owen (1846 1937).- Chapter 6: James Murray Templeton (1860 1892).- Chapter 7: Jennie Tuttle.- Chapter 8: Hannah Whitall Smith (1832 1911).- Chapter 9: Laurence Carrington Grubbe.- Chapter 10: A Scandal from Within.- Chapter 11: Conclusion

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