Protestantism as a worldwide renewal movement from 1945 until today: Panoramic survey

The book explores the witness and service of Protestants and Protestant churches in all nations and contexts, portraying Protestantism as a global renewal movement active in both majority-Protestant and majority-non-Protestant countries. It emphasizes the importance of making all people mature and responsible and highlights the impact of Protestant Noble Peace Prize winners and martyrs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The book delves into the profound impact of Protestants and Protestant churches across the globe, portraying them as a vibrant and global renewal movement. Its reach extends to all 171 nations with a non-Protestant religious or secular majority, as well as the 28 Protestant majority nations, where it actively promotes maturity and responsibility among individuals and societies. Remarkably, Protestantism has achieved the remarkable feat of making the Bible the most translated book in history, surpassing all other religions and movements in the number of songs and hymns it has produced. It is estimated that approximately 10% of the world's population identifies as Protestant, but the true influence of Protestantism on world culture extends far beyond this numerical representation.

The book highlights the significance of Protestant Nobel Peace Prize winners and martyrs, who have made remarkable contributions to shaping a more peaceful and just world. Figures such as Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela have emerged as influential Protestants in the post-war period, inspiring generations with their messages of compassion, equality, and social justice.

Protestants hold a dream of a universal language, a universal statement of faith, and a universal hymn that would unite people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. They believe that such a common language and shared spiritual expression could foster greater understanding, empathy, and unity among nations. Through their efforts and unwavering commitment, Protestants continue to play a vital role in shaping the world's cultural and spiritual landscape, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion, progress, and unity.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631879498
Edition number: New ed