Preaching the Social Gospel

By Ozora Stearns Davis

Book Overview

Preaching The Social Gospel is a book written by Ozora S. Davis that explores the concept of the social gospel in preaching. The social gospel is the idea that Christianity should be concerned with social justice and the betterment of society, rather than just individual salvation. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the history and development of the social gospel movement, tracing its roots back to the early Christian church and its emphasis on caring for the poor and marginalized. Davis then explores how the movement gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, and how it was influenced by social and political movements of the time, such as the labor movement and the Progressive Era.The second part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of preaching the social gospel. Davis provides guidance for pastors and preachers on how to incorporate social justice themes into their sermons and how to engage their congregations in social action. He also addresses some of the criticisms of the social gospel movement, such as the charge that it prioritizes social action over personal salvation.Overall, Preaching The Social Gospel is a thoughtful and informative exploration of an important aspect of Christian theology and practice. It provides historical context, practical advice, and a nuanced understanding of the social gospel movement and its relevance to contemporary 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116326685X
• ISBN13: 9781163266854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"