Walter Rauschenbusch
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ISBN10: 1432557874
ISBN13: 9781432557874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432557874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Walter Rauschenbusch by Dores Robinson Sharpe is a biography of the influential theologian and social reformer of the same name. Walter Rauschenbusch was born in Rochester, New York in 1861 and grew up in a Baptist family. He became a minister and served in several churches before becoming a professor of theology at Rochester Theological Seminary.Rauschenbusch was known for his belief in the Social Gospel movement, which emphasized the importance of addressing social issues such as poverty, inequality, and injustice. He believed that Christianity should not only focus on individual salvation, but also on improving society as a whole. This belief led him to become involved in various social reform movements, including the labor movement and the fight against child labor.The book traces Rauschenbusch's life and career, from his early years as a minister to his later work as a professor and social reformer. It explores his ideas and beliefs, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Jane Addams and William James. The book also examines the impact of Rauschenbusch's work on the wider world, including his influence on the Civil Rights movement and the development of the modern welfare state.Overall, Walter Rauschenbusch provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important theologians and social reformers of the 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, social justice, and the role of religion in shaping society.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.
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