'Religion' and the Religions in the English Enlightenment - Couverture rigide

Harrison, Peter

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 052138530X ISBN 13 : 9780521385305

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1990

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This study examines the changes which took place in the understanding of 'religion' and 'the religions' during the Enlightenment in England, the period when the decisive break with Patristic, Medieval and Renaissance notions of religion occurred. Dr Harrison's view is that the principles of the English Enlightenment not only made a special contribution to our modern understanding of what religion is, but they pioneered, in addition, the 'scientific', or non-religious approach, to religious phenomena. During this period a crisis of authority in the Church necessitated a rational enquiry into the various forms of Christianity, and in addition, into the claims of all religions. This led to a concept of 'religion' (based on 'natural' theology) which could link together the apparently disparate religious beliefs and practices found in the empirical religions.

Revue de presse :

"Professor Harrison has produced a meticulously documented, systematically organized, and challenging monograph. His use of the printed literature and sources of the period is exemplary. Although a demanding exercise in intellectual history, this book is profoundly significant for scholars concerned with English religious thought." Albion

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• ISBN 10: 052138530X
• ISBN 13: 9780521385305
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288