The Secular City: Secularization And Urbanization In Theological Perspective
by Harvey Cox /
2013 / English / PDF
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Since its initial publication in 1965,
Since its initial publication in 1965,The Secular City
The Secular City
has been hailed as a classic for its nuanced exploration of the
relationships among the rise of urban civilization, the decline
of hierarchical, institutional religion, and the place of the
secular within society. Now, half a century later, this
international best seller remains as relevant as when it first
appeared. The book's arguments--that secularity has a positive
effect on institutions, that the city can be a space where people
of all faiths fulfill their potential, and that God is present in
both the secular and formal religious realms--still resonate with
readers of all backgrounds.
has been hailed as a classic for its nuanced exploration of the
relationships among the rise of urban civilization, the decline
of hierarchical, institutional religion, and the place of the
secular within society. Now, half a century later, this
international best seller remains as relevant as when it first
appeared. The book's arguments--that secularity has a positive
effect on institutions, that the city can be a space where people
of all faiths fulfill their potential, and that God is present in
both the secular and formal religious realms--still resonate with
readers of all backgrounds.
For this brand-new edition, Harvey Cox provides a substantial and
updated introduction. He reflects on the book's initial stunning
success in an age of political and religious upheaval and makes
the case for its enduring relevance at a time when the debates
that
For this brand-new edition, Harvey Cox provides a substantial and
updated introduction. He reflects on the book's initial stunning
success in an age of political and religious upheaval and makes
the case for its enduring relevance at a time when the debates
thatThe Secular City
The Secular City helped ignite have caught fire once
again.
helped ignite have caught fire once
again.
