Christianity and Civilisation

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-227-18081-5
Verlag: James Clarke & Co.

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 404 g

Presents the Christian faith as the foundation of Western culture and as an indispensable bulwark against the destructive forces of totalitarian governments.

Christianity and Civilisation presents Emil Brunner's engagement with social and political questions in the aftermath of the Second World War. Based upon his Gifford Lectures given at the University of St. Andrew's in 1947 and 1948, it represents a departure from Brunner's more systematic theological work to consider an important question: namely, what is the relationship between Christian faith and Western civilisation?

Divided into two series, the First Series treats various fundamental philosophical themes such as being, time and freedom. This treatment forms the basis for the Second Series, where Brunner broadens his scope to consider more social, cultural and political themes such as education, work, science, art and power. Finally, the work ends with a reflection on Christianity beyond civilisation.
Equal parts philosophy, cultural theory, religious anthropology, history and theology, Christianity and Civilisation traces a path starting from fundamental philosophical insights through key developments in Western history. In doing so, he provides a Christian answer to the question of civilisation in light of the horrors of the Second World War.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brunner, Emil

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Praktische Theologie Christliches Leben & Praxis
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface to the First Series
Preface to the Second Series

First Series: The Foundations

1 - i. Introduction:

The Problem of a Christian Civilisation

1 - ii. The Problem of Being or Reality

1 - iii. The Problem of Truth
1 - iv. The Problem of Time

1 - v. The Problem of Meaning
1 - vi. Man in the Universe
1 - vii. Personality and Humanity
1 - viii. The Problem of Justice
1 - ix. The Problem of Freedom
1 - x. The Problem of Creativity

Second Series: Specific Problems

2 - i. Technics
2 - ii. Science
2 - iii. Tradition and Renewal

2 - iv. Education
2 - v. Work
2 - vi. Art

2 - vii. Wealth

2 - viii. Social Custom (Sitte) and Law
2 - ix. Power
2 - x. The Christian Idea of Civilisation and Culture

Epilogue. Christianity Beyond Civilisation

Notes and References

Über Autor(innen)

Brunner, Emil
EMIL BRUNNER (1889-1966) was one of the leading theologians of the twentieth century, and helped pave the course of modern Protestant theology.
He was Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at the University of Zürich and lectured around the world. His extensive writings published by James Clarke & Co. include The Letter to the Romans and Dogmatics.