Living Issues in Religious Thought: From George Fox to Bertrand Russell (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425495930)

Living Issues in Religious Thought: From George Fox to Bertrand Russell is a book written by Herbert George Wood that explores the evolution of religious thought from the 17th century to the 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the emergence of Quakerism and the life and teachings of George Fox. It also covers the rise of Unitarianism and the contributions of William Ellery Channing and Theodore Parker.The second part of the book examines the challenges to religious belief in the modern era, including the rise of science and secularism. It explores the works of influential thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, and Bertrand Russell, and their impact on religious thought.Throughout the book, Wood provides a critical analysis of the various religious and philosophical ideas that have shaped the modern world. He discusses the role of religion in society, the relationship between science and religion, and the challenges of reconciling faith with reason.Living Issues in Religious Thought is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the evolution of religious thought over the past few centuries. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and modernity.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.

Author: Herbert George Wood
ISBN-10: 1425495931
ISBN-13: 9781425495930
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d