The Rise and Decline of Anglican Idealism in the Nineteenth Century

Gouldstone, T.

Scientific and historical studies in the Nineteenth-century challenged Christian believers to restate their faith in ways which took account of new knowledge. An example of this is the influence of philosophical idealism on a generation of writers and theologians, principally centred around the University of Oxford. However, these optimistic and socially-privileged men and women failed to come to terms with the mass movements and rapid changes in fin-de-siècle England. The Church moved out of touch with national life and is reaping the consequences today.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2005-02-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403938282

DOI: 10.1057/9780230000735

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 235