Exploring the religious roots of political upheaval and the fate of faith in modern revolutions. This volume analyzes how Communism critiques and competes with Christianity, offering a clear, accessible look at the psychology and spirituality behind revolutionary movements.
The work examines the idea of Communism as a belief system, its eschatological tones, and the tension between spiritual freedom and collective power. It argues that even when political systems claim to pursue justice, they raise profound questions about faith, morality, and human personality.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often contradictory nature of the Russian soul, exploring how its unique religious and philosophical landscape gave rise to the militant atheism of the Russian Revolution. The author traces the roots of this phenomenon back to the 17th-century Raskol, a schism within the Russian Church that left a lasting impact on the nation's psyche. He then examines the 19th-century intelligentsia, a class of "intellectual schismatics" who grappled with social injustice and suffering, ultimately seeking answers in socialist and nihilist ideologies. Through the lens of influential figures like Bielinsky, Dobroliubov, and Chernyshevsky, the book dissects the transformation of religious fervor into an almost religious devotion to social change. It argues that this shift, while seemingly driven by noble ideals, ultimately led to the suppression of individual freedom and the rise of a new, oppressive social order. By delving into the psychological and historical forces that shaped the Russian Revolution, this book offers profound insights into the enduring struggle between faith and ideology, and the enduring human search for meaning in the face of suffering and injustice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330356388_0
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