Religion and Life (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rudolf Eucken

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331560798 ISBN 13: 9780331560794

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How life shapes religion—and how religion can evolve with life.

This book argues that true religion is a living force, not just a collection of dogmas. It explains how life defines and renews religious meaning, even as old forms must adapt to new times.

Religion and life are placed in direct conversation. It shows how life contains natural and spiritual stages, and how a universal religion arises when life is transformed by a divine, inner power. The text also surveys responses to evil, suffering, and doubt, and why new symbols and forms are needed to keep faith relevant.

• Understand the two stages of life: natural life and spiritual life, and how each shapes religious feeling.
• Learn why dogmas and rites serve inner life, not the other way around.
• Explore the idea of Universal Religion and how personal transformation is its evidence.
• See why religion must adapt symbols and forms to modern thought and social needs.

Ideal for readers of philosophy and religious history who seek a framework for renewing faith in a changing world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331560798
• ISBN 13: 9780331560794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58