UID:
almahu_9947415143902882
Format:
1 online resource (ix, 277 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9780511627972 (ebook)
Content:
This study examines the changes which took place in the understanding of 'religion' and 'the religions' during the Enlightenment in England, the period when the decisive break with Patristic, Medieval and Renaissance notions of religion occurred. Dr Harrison's view is that the principles of the English Enlightenment not only made a special contribution to our modern understanding of what religion is, but they pioneered, in addition, the 'scientific', or non-religious approach, to religious phenomena. During this period a crisis of authority in the Church necessitated a rational enquiry into the various forms of Christianity, and in addition, into the claims of all religions. This led to a concept of 'religion' (based on 'natural' theology) which could link together the apparently disparate religious beliefs and practices found in the empirical religions.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Antecedents -- 'Religion', revelation, and the light of nature: Protestants and Platonists -- The religious instinct and priestly corruptions: Lord Herbert and deism -- Sacred history and religious diversity -- From sacred history to natural history.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9780521385305
Language:
English
Subjects:
Theology
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511627972
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