House Divided: Protestantism, Schism and Secularization

This study explores the role of Protestantism in the process of secularization, highlighting the impact of schism and dissent on religious pluralism and tolerance. It also examines the challenges faced by liberal Protestantism and conservative alternatives in accommodating religious diversity. The study emphasizes the importance of core Reformation ideas, such as beliefs about authority, in understanding the dynamics of Christian traditions in western Europe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The central focus of this groundbreaking study, originally published in 1990, revolves around the intricate role played by Protestantism in the process of 'secularization'. This comprehensive work delves into the profound ways in which Protestant schism and dissent paved the way for the emergence of religious pluralism and tolerance. It also explores the vulnerability of the two primary responses to religious diversity: the accommodation of liberal Protestantism and the sectarian rejection of the conservative alternative. Furthermore, the study examines the significant influence of social, economic, and political transformations on diminishing the credibility of religion in Western Europe. It argues that core Reformation ideas, particularly the ramifications of differing beliefs about authority within competing Christian traditions, must not be overlooked.

The central focus of this groundbreaking study, originally published in 1990, revolves around the intricate role played by Protestantism in the process of 'secularization'. This comprehensive work delves into the profound ways in which Protestant schism and dissent paved the way for the emergence of religious pluralism and tolerance. It also explores the vulnerability of the two primary responses to religious diversity: the accommodation of liberal Protestantism and the sectarian rejection of the conservative alternative. Furthermore, the study examines the significant influence of social, economic, and political transformations on diminishing the credibility of religion in Western Europe. It argues that core Reformation ideas, particularly the ramifications of differing beliefs about authority within competing Christian traditions, must not be overlooked.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367025335