Reinventing liberal Christianity /
Hobson, Theo.
Reinventing liberal Christianity / Theo Hobson. - viii, 332 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Roots -- The frail vision -- The sacramental deficiency -- The allure of reason -- American disestablishment -- Golden age? -- Beyond progress -- The reaction -- The collapse -- Postliberals -- Conclusion: cultic-liberal Christianity.
In past years liberal Christianity challenged centuries of authoritarian tradition and had great political influence. Today it is widely dismissed as a watering-down of the faith, and more conservative forms of Christianity are increasingly dominant. Can the liberal Christian tradition recover its influence? Hobson argues that a simple revival is not possible, because liberal Christianity consists of two traditions. He aims to transform liberal Christianity through the rediscovery of faith and ritual.
9780802868404 (cloth : alk. paper) 0802868401 (cloth : alk. paper)
2013014360
Liberalism (Religion)
Liberalism (Religion)
BR 1615 / .H625 2013
Reinventing liberal Christianity / Theo Hobson. - viii, 332 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Roots -- The frail vision -- The sacramental deficiency -- The allure of reason -- American disestablishment -- Golden age? -- Beyond progress -- The reaction -- The collapse -- Postliberals -- Conclusion: cultic-liberal Christianity.
In past years liberal Christianity challenged centuries of authoritarian tradition and had great political influence. Today it is widely dismissed as a watering-down of the faith, and more conservative forms of Christianity are increasingly dominant. Can the liberal Christian tradition recover its influence? Hobson argues that a simple revival is not possible, because liberal Christianity consists of two traditions. He aims to transform liberal Christianity through the rediscovery of faith and ritual.
9780802868404 (cloth : alk. paper) 0802868401 (cloth : alk. paper)
2013014360
Liberalism (Religion)
Liberalism (Religion)
BR 1615 / .H625 2013