Christianity After Communism - Social, Political and Cultural Struggle in Russia

This book consists of the presentations given at a conference on Religion in Eastern Europe After Communism, held in Texas, 1993. It shows how difficult it is to achieve fresh religious orientation and revitalization. The book is essential for scholars of Russian politics, society, and religion.

List of contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Religion, Revolution, and Order in Russia -- Church and Society in Russia Today -- Ethics and Economic Activity in Russia -- The New Religious Press in Russia -- Christian Democrats in Russia, 1989 - 1993 -- Sociological Models of Religion in Post-Communist Societies -- Current Developments in Russia and the Response of the Russian Orthodox -- Your Prophets Are Our Prophets -- The West Wants Chaos -- Visions in Conflict: Starting Anew Through the Prism of Leadership Training -- The Roman Catholic Church in Post-Communist Russia: Opportunities and Challenges -- The Role of Religious Communities in the War in Former Yugoslavia

About the author

Niels C. Nielsen

Summary

This book consists of the presentations given at a conference on Religion in Eastern Europe After Communism, held in Texas, 1993. It shows how difficult it is to achieve fresh religious orientation and revitalization. The book is essential for scholars of Russian politics, society, and religion.

Product details

• Authors: Nielsen, Niels C Nielsen, Niels C. Nielsen, Niels C. Jr. Nielsen, Niels C Nielsen Jr
• Assisted by: Niels C. Nielsen (Editor), Niels Christian Nielsen (Editor), Niels Christian Jr. Nielsen (Editor)
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.1998
• EAN: 9780813367132
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-6713-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Anthropologie, Russland, UdSSR, Sowjetunion, Religion, allgemein