Walter Rauschenbusch

By Dores Robinson Sharpe

Book Overview

The book ""Walter Rauschenbusch"" by Dores Robinson Sharpe is a comprehensive biography of the American Baptist theologian and social reformer, Walter Rauschenbusch. The book traces Rauschenbusch's life from his childhood in Rochester, New York, to his years as a pastor in New York City, and his eventual role as a leading figure in the Social Gospel movement.Sharpe explores Rauschenbusch's theological and philosophical influences, including his studies in Germany and his engagement with the works of Friedrich Schleiermacher and Immanuel Kant. The book also delves into Rauschenbusch's advocacy for social justice, including his work on behalf of labor unions, his opposition to war, and his support for the temperance movement.Throughout the book, Sharpe highlights Rauschenbusch's commitment to a Christianity that was both intellectually rigorous and socially engaged. She also examines the impact of Rauschenbusch's ideas on the development of American Protestantism, and his continuing influence on contemporary Christian thought.Overall, ""Walter Rauschenbusch"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in American religious and social history.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: 1163156752
• ISBN13: 9781163156759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"