Religion in History and in Modern Life Together with an Essay on the Church and the Working Class

''Religion in History and in Modern Life'' is a book by A.M. Fairbairn that explores the role of religion in human history and its relevance in modern times. The book is divided into two parts. The first part delves into the historical significance of religion, tracing its origins and development throughout human history. Fairbairn discusses the impact of religion on society, culture, and politics, and how it has shaped the world we live in today.The second part of the book focuses on the role of religion in modern life. Fairbairn examines the challenges faced by religion in the modern world, including secularism, materialism, and scientific rationalism. He argues that religion remains relevant in the modern world and that it has an important role to play in shaping our values, beliefs, and attitudes.In addition to these two parts, the book also includes an essay on the church and the working class. Fairbairn discusses the relationship between the church and the working class, exploring the role of religion in the lives of working-class people and the ways in which the church has responded to the needs of this community.Overall, ''Religion in History and in Modern Life'' is an insightful and thought-provoking book that offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of religion in human history and its relevance in modern times. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and politics.1893. Fairbairn, British Nonconformist divine, delivered the Muir lectures at Edinburgh University, the Gifford lectures at Aberdeen, the Lyman Beecher lectures at Yale, and the Haskell lectures in India. He was a prolific writer on theological subjects and Religion in History and in Modern Life is among his works. Contents: The Church and the Working Classes; The Lectures: What is Religion?; The Place and Significance of the Old Testament in Religion; The Place and Significance of the New Testament in Religion; The Christian Religion in the First Fifteen Centuries of Its Existence; The Christian Religion in Modern Europe; and The Christian Religion in Modern Life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.