ISBN: 9781331737391 - protestantism and progress: a historical study of the relation of protentantism to the modern world (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces Protestantism's relationship to broader historical and social developments, arguing Protestantism's impact on society has been understated. The author contends that Protestantism's rise coincided with the decline of authoritarian, religious rule in Europe. This decline initiated a shift toward valuing individual autonomy, secularism, and scientific inquiry. While acknowledging Protestantism's Protestant Reformation roots in medieval Church culture, the author emphasizes how it fostered individualism, rationalism, and a belief in progress. The book highlights Protestantism's role in shaping the modern world, arguing that the Protestant emphasis on personal conviction, combined with the authority of scientific reasoning, shaped the social, political, and economic systems of the West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …