Legal Writing by Linda Holdeman Edwards
The dangerous idea lying at the heart of Protestantism is that the interpretation of the Bible is each individual's right and responsibility. The spread of this principle has resulted in five hundred years of remarkable innovation and adaptability, but it has also created cultural incoherence and social instability. Without any overarching authority to rein in wayward thought, opposing sides on controversial issues can only appeal to the Bible--yet the Bible is open to many diverse interpretations. Christianity's Dangerous Idea is the first book that attempts to define this core element of Protestantism and the religious and cultural dynamic that this dangerous idea unleashed, culminating in the remarkable new developments of the twentieth century.
At a time when Protestants will soon cease to be the predominant faith tradition in the United States, McGrath's landmark reassessment of the movement and its future is well-timed. Replete with helpful modern-day examples that explain the past, McGrath brings to life the Protestant movements and personalities that shaped history and the central Christian idea that continues to dramatically influence world events today.
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ISBN 13 | 9780735585140 |
ISBN 10 | 0735585148 |
Title | Legal Writing |
Author | Linda Holdeman Edwards |
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Binding type | Paperback |
Publisher | Aspen Publishers Inc.,U.S. |
Year published | 2010-03-09 |
Number of pages | 461 |
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