The new life

Horace Bushnell's The New Life focuses on spiritual rebirth and the inner renewal of Christian life. Bushnell, a prominent American theologian and preacher in the 19th century, explores how a person can start a "new life" through religious conversion and internal transformation. The book serves as a guide for spiritual growth, where Bushnell explains how one can find a new, meaningful life by undergoing moral and spiritual change through a relationship with God.

Bushnell addresses themes like sin, grace, redemption, and the purification of the soul, aiming to answer questions about human connection to the divine and the need for spiritual development. His writing is influenced by a more liberal theological approach, emphasizing personal experience and the importance of change in the believer's life.