The Resilience of Christianity in the Modern World
| Author | : Joseph B. Tamney |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 1991-11-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781438421827 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1438421826 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (826 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Resilience of Christianity in the Modern World by : Joseph B. Tamney
Download or read book The Resilience of Christianity in the Modern World written by Joseph B. Tamney and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1991-11-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a theoretical framework for understanding the popularity of religion in its particular social contexts. The author provides analyses of examples of "religious renaissance," such as the relation of the Catholic Church to Poland's Solidarity Movement, and the counterculture and Protestant theology. He appraises the appeal of the Christian Right in contemporary American culture and the relationship between the Political Right and the Christian Right.
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