Christianity And The Social Crisis
Overview
""Christianity and the Social Crisis"" is a book written by Walter Rauschenbusch, a Baptist theologian and social reformer, originally published in 1907. It is a seminal work in the Social Gospel movement, which sought to apply Christian principles to social problems such as poverty, inequality, and injustice. In this book, Rauschenbusch argues that Christianity has a responsibility to address the social issues of its time and that the church must be engaged in social reform. He critiques the individualistic and materialistic values of American society and calls for a more collective and compassionate approach to social problems. Rauschenbusch also examines the role of the church in society and argues that it should be a force for social change rather than a mere provider of spiritual comfort. The book is divided into three parts: the social crisis, the ethical crisis, and the religious crisis. In each section, Rauschenbusch analyzes the problems facing American society and offers a Christian perspective on how to address them. Overall, ""Christianity and the Social Crisis"" is a powerful call to action for Christians to engage in social reform and work towards a more just and equitable society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781430449607
- ISBN-10: 1430449608
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: January 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.99 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.43 pounds
- Page Count: 444
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