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The Lost Soul of American Protestantism
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Artikel-Nr:
9781461644675
Veröffentl:
2004
Seiten:
232
Autor:
D. G. Hart
Serie:
American Intellectual Culture
eBook Typ:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
InThe Lost Soul of American Protestantism, D. G. Hart examines the historical origins of the idea that faith must be socially useful in order to be valuable. Through specific episodes in Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Reformed history, Hart presents a neglected form of Protestantism—confessionalism—as an alternative to prevailing religious theory. He deftly argues that the history of confessional Protestantism is vitally important to current discussions on the role of religion in American life, as it is more concerned with the prosperity of the community of believers than with the spiritual health of the nation as a whole. Hart suggests that, contrary to the legacy of revivalism, faith may be most vital and influential when it is not practical.
In The Lost Soul of American Protestantism, D. G. Hart examines the historical origins of the idea that faith must be socially useful in order to be valuable. Through specific episodes in Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Reformed history, Hart presents a neglected form of Protestantism—confessionalism—as an alternative to prevailing religious theory. He explains that, unlike evangelical and mainline Protestants who emphasize faith's role in solving social and personal problems, confessional Protestants locate Christianity's significance in the creeds, ministry, and rituals of the church.
Although critics have accused confessionalism of encouraging social apathy, Hart deftly argues that this form of Protestantism has much to contribute to current discussions on the role of religion in American public life, since confessionalism refuses to confuse the well-being of the nation with that of the church. The history of confessional Protestantism suggests that contrary to the legacy of revivalism, faith may be most vital and influential when less directly relevant to everyday problems, whether personal or social.
Clear and engaging, D. G. Hart's groundbreaking study is essential reading for everyone exploring the intersection of religion and daily life.
Although critics have accused confessionalism of encouraging social apathy, Hart deftly argues that this form of Protestantism has much to contribute to current discussions on the role of religion in American public life, since confessionalism refuses to confuse the well-being of the nation with that of the church. The history of confessional Protestantism suggests that contrary to the legacy of revivalism, faith may be most vital and influential when less directly relevant to everyday problems, whether personal or social.
Clear and engaging, D. G. Hart's groundbreaking study is essential reading for everyone exploring the intersection of religion and daily life.
Foreword
Chapter 1: The American Way of Faith
Chapter 2: Confessional Protestantism
Chapter 3: Defining Conservatism Down
Chapter 4: The Intolerance of Presbyterian Creeds
Chapter 5: The Sectarianism of Reformed Polity
Chapter 6: The Irrelevance of Lutheran Liturgy
Conclusion: Confessional Protestantism and the Making of Hyphenated Americans
Chapter 1: The American Way of Faith
Chapter 2: Confessional Protestantism
Chapter 3: Defining Conservatism Down
Chapter 4: The Intolerance of Presbyterian Creeds
Chapter 5: The Sectarianism of Reformed Polity
Chapter 6: The Irrelevance of Lutheran Liturgy
Conclusion: Confessional Protestantism and the Making of Hyphenated Americans