Protestantism and Progress

A Historical Study of the Relation of Protestantism to the Modern World

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Cover of the book Protestantism and Progress by Ernst Troeltsch, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ernst Troeltsch ISBN: 9781351496117
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ernst Troeltsch
ISBN: 9781351496117
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Ernst Troeltsch focuses his Protestantism and Progress on two main areas. First, he centers on the intellectual and religious situation, from which the significance and the possibilities of development possessed by Christianity might be deduced. This leads to an engaging historical investigation regarding the spirit of the modern world. Troeltsch argues that the modern world can only be understood in the light of its relation to earlier epochs of Christian civilization in Europe. He notes that for anyone who holds the opinion that in spite of all the significance that Catholicism retains, the living possibilities of development and progress are to be found on Protestant soil, the question regarding the relation of Protestantism to modern civilization becomes of central importance.Troeltsch also distinguishes elements in modern civilization that have proven their value from those which are merely temporary and lead nowhere. He gives the religious ideas of Christianity a shape and form capable of doing justice to the absoluteness of religious conviction, and at the same time considering them in harmony with what has actually been accomplished towards solution of the practical problems of the Christian life.A new introduction by Howard Schneiderman brings this monumental work into the twenty-first century, and explains why its ideas are more important than ever, one hundred years after its original publication.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Ernst Troeltsch focuses his Protestantism and Progress on two main areas. First, he centers on the intellectual and religious situation, from which the significance and the possibilities of development possessed by Christianity might be deduced. This leads to an engaging historical investigation regarding the spirit of the modern world. Troeltsch argues that the modern world can only be understood in the light of its relation to earlier epochs of Christian civilization in Europe. He notes that for anyone who holds the opinion that in spite of all the significance that Catholicism retains, the living possibilities of development and progress are to be found on Protestant soil, the question regarding the relation of Protestantism to modern civilization becomes of central importance.Troeltsch also distinguishes elements in modern civilization that have proven their value from those which are merely temporary and lead nowhere. He gives the religious ideas of Christianity a shape and form capable of doing justice to the absoluteness of religious conviction, and at the same time considering them in harmony with what has actually been accomplished towards solution of the practical problems of the Christian life.A new introduction by Howard Schneiderman brings this monumental work into the twenty-first century, and explains why its ideas are more important than ever, one hundred years after its original publication.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Newspeak (Routledge Revivals) by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book LSD, Marihuana, Yoga, and Hypnosis by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Identity Change and Foreign Policy by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book The Chronicle of Prussia by Nicolaus von Jeroschin by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book The Weimar Republic by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Perspectives on Civil Religion by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book The General Theory by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Tragedy and Dramatic Theatre by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book British-Indian Adult Children of Divorce by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book The Universal Adversary by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Environmental Planning Handbook by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Privatization of Public Services by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Classroom Pedagogy and Primary Practice by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Romantic 'Anglo-Italians' by Ernst Troeltsch
Cover of the book Globalization, Modernity and the City by Ernst Troeltsch
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy