Protestantism and Progress: A Historical Study of the Relation of Protentantism to the Modern World (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernst Troeltsch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331955725 ISBN 13: 9780331955729

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, historical look at how Protestantism helped shape the modern world—and where it still matters today.

Protestantism and Progress: A Historical Study of the Relation of Protestantism to the Modern World offers a careful, evidence-based examination of how Protestant ideas and institutions relate to modern civilization. The author grounds his analysis in objective historical study, aiming to understand what Protestantism has contributed to the modern spirit, and where other factors have also played a role. The book traces connections between religious reform, social life, government, economy, science, and culture, while keeping religious belief itself outside of hard doctrinal claims.

What you’ll experience in this edition:

• A rigorous, historical exploration of the modern world through the lens of Protestant influence
• An assessment of how Protestant ideas intersect with politics, society, and economic life
• Discussion of science, learning, and religious feeling in relation to Protestantism
• A clear look at where Protestant contributions have shaped, limited, or diverged from the broader modern experience

Ideal for readers of religious history and those interested in how Christian traditions interact with modern culture, society, and thought.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331955725
• ISBN 13: 9780331955729
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272