Religion In History
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At the crossroads of theology, philosophy, and historical inquiry stands Ernst Troeltsch, one of the most penetrating religious thinkers of the modern era, and Religion in History presents a definitive collection of his most influential essays translated into English by James Luther Adams and Walter F. Bense. Troeltsch argues with remarkable precision that religion cannot be understood in isolation from the historical forces that shape it, chronicling the dynamic relationship between Christian thought and the broader currents of Western civilisation. Each essay illuminates the tension between the absolute claims of religious faith and the relativising power of historical consciousness — a paradox that remains as urgent today as when Troeltsch first articulated it. Part of the prestigious Fortress Texts in Modern Theology series, this volume stands as an essential touchstone for scholars of theology, religious studies, and intellectual history. Troeltsch's prose — dense yet luminous — rewards patient reading with profound insight into the nature of religious truth, historical change, and human culture. With an authoritative introduction by James Luther Adams contextualising these writings within Troeltsch's broader body of work, this collection leaves the reader questioning whether any religious tradition can ever fully escape the grip of its own history.
Author: Ernst Troeltsch
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of theology, philosophy, and historical inquiry stands Ernst Troeltsch, one of the most penetrating religious thinkers of the modern era, and Religion in History presents a definitive collection of his most influential essays translated into English by James Luther Adams and Walter F. Bense. Troeltsch argues with remarkable precision that religion cannot be understood in isolation from the historical forces that shape it, chronicling the dynamic relationship between Christian thought and the broader currents of Western civilisation. Each essay illuminates the tension between the absolute claims of religious faith and the relativising power of historical consciousness — a paradox that remains as urgent today as when Troeltsch first articulated it. Part of the prestigious Fortress Texts in Modern Theology series, this volume stands as an essential touchstone for scholars of theology, religious studies, and intellectual history. Troeltsch's prose — dense yet luminous — rewards patient reading with profound insight into the nature of religious truth, historical change, and human culture. With an authoritative introduction by James Luther Adams contextualising these writings within Troeltsch's broader body of work, this collection leaves the reader questioning whether any religious tradition can ever fully escape the grip of its own history.