Religion in the Modern World: From Cathedrals to Cults

by Steve Bruce

Book Overview

Religion, throughout history, has held a prominent yet curious place in western civilization. Though in constant flux, the institution of religion has consistently offered its followers solace in times of trouble, hope amid eminent failure, or, more generally, a sense of place and self in a large and seemingly indifferent world. It is the manner in which people have pursued their spirituality, however, that poses challenging questions of what religion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198781512
• ISBN13: 9780198781516
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!

This book, in great detail, explains the modernization of Christianity from the Reformation to the 21st century. A great book to read or even re-read. I was skeptical of the material when I first bought the book but the second I read through the first chapter, I was hooked. Not only do I recommend the book, but I recommend the author, Steve Bruce. If you get a chance, read most of his books.

A good reference

I bought this book a while ago, and have read it through a few times.It should--in my opinion--be put on every list of required reading for students of religious history. Bruce presents a well-written and insiteful commentary on the development of various religious sects through-out history, leading right up to present day.The only two complaints I have about the book are -it was not longer, -the endnotes are at the end of each chapter, instead of collected at the end of the book. But that's just my personal preference.On the whole, it was a good read and a good re-read (the true test of *any* book. I strongly recommend it.