Belief and Unbelief Since 1850

Originally published in 1955, this book presents an account of the increasing secularisation of Western culture.

List of contents

Preface; 1. 1850 and 1950: a contrast; 2. Factors making for change; 3. The impact of natural science; 4. Literary and historical criticism: the strength and weakness of a historic faith; 5. Religious experience; 6. The question of ethics; 7. The quest for the Jesus of history and the return to the Christ of faith; Bibliography.

Summary

Originally published in 1955, this book developed from a series of lectures delivered for the Divinity Faculty of Cambridge University during 1953. It presents an account of the increasing secularisation of Western culture and its effect on religious life and thought, seeking to affirm the value of Christianity in a changing world.

Product details

• Authors: H. G. Wood, Herbert George Wood, Wood H. G.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.10.2014
• EAN: 9781107440555
• ISBN: 978-1-107-44055-5
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; 20th Century, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Christianity, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Religion, Religious issues & debates, Church history, Religious issues and debates