Strickland, John
The Age of Utopia: - Christendom from the - Renaissance to the Russian - Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781955890052
- author:
- Strickland, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ancient Faith Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 426
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Orthodox,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Age of Utopia: Christendom from the Renaissance to the Russian Revolution Between the 14th and 20th centuries, a profound shift took place in Western culture. Secular humanism, which emerged during the Italian Renaissance, gradually replaced Christianity as the dominant force, shaping the course of modern culture. This transformation had far-reaching consequences, yielding some of the most remarkable achievements in music, science, philosophy, and literature. The cultural reorientation from a focus on the kingdom of heaven to a world-bound utopia led to the erosion of traditional Western culture. By the early 20th century, the West had lost its roots in the transcendent, leaving it without a clear sense of purpose or direction. This book explores the complex and often contradictory nature of this transformation, examining the impact of secular humanism on Western society and culture.
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