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Christianity and the Working Classes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Haw

 
9780484336932: Christianity and the Working Classes (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A timely look at how working people in early 1900s Britain engaged with Christianity.

This volume, edited by George Haw, compiles voices from the shop floor to the parish, showing a wide range of views on faith, duty, and social justice.

The book frames a dialogue between the Churches and the working classes, highlighting hopes, doubts, and calls for reform. It presents letters and reflections from miners, clerks, and factory workers, offering a ground‑level perspective on religious life, democracy, and the moral questions of labor and poverty.

  • How workers describe their religious experiences and what they value in faith practice
  • Critiques of church leadership and the gap between doctrine and daily life
  • Arguments about democracy, social justice, and the role of religion in public life
  • Insights into the tension between ritual, sacraments, and accessible faith for the working class

Ideal for readers of social history, religious studies, and discussions of faith in the workplace.

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