The book "The Blackwell Companion to the Protestantismus" provides an examination of the history, characteristics, and the current trends in Protestant thought. It is co-authored by Alister McGrath, an internationally renowned scholar, and Darren Marks.
The first chapter begins with an inquiry into how the origin of the Protestant consciousness was acquired during the past. Authors and contributors from several regions and countries - Europe, Africa, Australia, North America - have significantly contributed to this book's formation.
Concerned with the leading proponents of Protestant beliefs, such as Martin Luther, John Calvin and Rudolph Schmidt, the book further delves into their significant theological presuppositions and ideas. It also analyzes key thinkers and leaders alike and highlights the complex interplay between Protestant beliefs and various aspects of contemporary life, such arts, science, politics, legislation, culture and social development. For example, the authors analyze the value of the art and other arts outside the work context as a medium of revealing human spiritual quests. They also investigate the role played by science and agriculture in the rearing of indigenous communities, a process which profoundly impacted the development of both individual and communal identity. Lastly, this study further explores the endeavor of classical Protestants to identify and solve the issues of our common day through such matters, both from a historical and social aspect.
In conclusion, the "Blackwell Companion to Protestantism" is not simply a compilation of knowledge and historical facts but a sophisticated analysis of these phenomena in the context of their multiple relationships.
Электронная Книга «The Blackwell Companion to Protestantism» написана автором Alister E. McGrath в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780470999189
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This Companion brings together new contributions from internationally renowned scholars in order to examine the past, present and future of Protestantism. Co-edited by leading Protestant theologians Alister E. McGrath and Darren C. Marks, with contributions from internationally renowned scholars. Opens with an investigation into the formation of Protestant identity across Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and Africa. Includes coverage of leading Protestant thinkers, such as Luther, Calvin, Schleiermacher and Barth. Considers the interaction of Protestantism with different areas of modern life, including the arts, politics, the law and science. Debates the future of Protestantism in both Western and non-Western settings.
