Theology, History, and Culture - Major Unpublished Writings

This book brings together the best of the unpublished works of one of the outstanding American religious thinkers of this century. These selected lectures, sermons, and essays show the breadth of H. Richard Niebuhr's interests and reveal his concern with integrating theology and practical living. In a foreword, the author's son -- also a distinguished theologian -- provides insights from his father's private writings; the editor's introduction orients readers to the contexts of Niebuhr's life, work, and writings. "This rich volume, which collects writings from throughout Niebuhr's career, affords a panoramic view of his thinking. It does not revolutionize our estimate of his theology, but rather offers a chance to ponder the coherence of his thought and the significance of his legacy". -- Douglas F. Ottati, Christian Century Zusammenfassung This text brings together the best of the unpublished works of one of the outstanding American religious thinkers of the 20th century. These selected letters, sermons and essays show the breadth of H. Richard Niebuhr's interests and reveal his concern with integrating theology with practice.

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• Authors: H. Richard Niebuhr, Richard Niebuhr, Richard R. Niebuhr
• Assisted by: William S. Johnson (Editor), William Stacy Johnson (Editor), Johnson William Stacy (Editor)
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.02.1998
• EAN: 9780300074376
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07437-6
• No. of pages: 244
• Series: Major Unpublished Writings; Major Unpublished Writings
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Essays, History, Cultural Studies, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, RELIGION / Essays, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Essays, HISTORY / Essays, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Literary essays