Problems and Persons (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilfrid Philip Ward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266357962 ISBN 13: 9780266357964

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How faith evolves with our understanding of the world

In this collection, Wilfrid Ward examines how religious belief adapts to modern science and shifting ideas. The author argues that theology can grow, not fade, as knowledge expands, offering a thoughtful map for readers exploring faith in a changing world.

The essays move from broad questions about the times we live in to concrete discussions of how religious consciousness experiences doubt, renewal, and reform. Ward discusses the idea that theology is not fixed but develops alongside our growing understanding of history, science, and human life. The book invites careful reflection on how belief can remain vital while adapting to new truths.

• A moving look at how science and history influence religious thought
• Clear explanations of why theology can be evolving rather than static
• Engaging discussions of examples from church history and modern thought
• Thoughtful connections between philosophy, faith, and daily life

Ideal for readers of religious philosophy, church history, and those who want a measured, historical view of faith in the modern world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266357962
• ISBN 13: 9780266357964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480