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For the Glory of God: How Monotheism Led to Reformations, Science, WitchHunts, and the End of Slavery,Used
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Rodney Stark's provocative new book argues that, whether we like it or not, people acting for the glory of God have formed our modern culture. Continuing his project of identifying the widespread consequences of monotheism, Stark shows that the Christian conception of God resultedalmost inevitably and for the same reasonsin the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern science, the European witchhunts, and the Western abolition of slavery. In the process, he explains why Christian and Islamic images of God yielded such different cultural results, leading Christians but not Muslims to foster science, burn 'witches,' and denounce slavery.With his usual clarity and skepticism toward the received wisdom, Stark finds the origins of these disparate phenomena within monotheistic religious organizations. Endemic in such organizations are pressures to maintain religious intensity, which lead to intense conflicts and schisms that have farreaching social results.Along the way, Stark debunks many commonly accepted ideas. He interprets the sixteenthcentury flowering of science not as a sudden revolution that burst religious barriers, but as the normal, gradual, and direct outgrowth of medieval theology. He also shows that the very ideas about God that sustained the rise of science led also to intense witchhunting by otherwise clearheaded Europeans, including some celebrated scientists. This conception of God likewise yielded the Christian denunciation of slavery as an abominationand some of the fiercest witchhunters were devoted participants in successful abolitionist movements on both sides of the Atlantic.For the Glory of God is an engrossing narrative that accounts for the very different histories of the Christian and Muslim worlds. It fundamentally changes our understanding of religion's role in history and the forces behind much of what we point to as secular progress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'For the Glory of God'? A: Rodney Stark argues that monotheism, particularly the Christian conception of God, has significantly shaped modern culture, influencing events such as the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern science, and the abolition of slavery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Rodney Stark, a sociologist known for his work on the social implications of religion.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the relationship between monotheism and cultural developments, the differing outcomes of Christian and Islamic religious frameworks, and the societal impacts of religious organizations.
- Q: How many pages does 'For the Glory of God' have? A: The book contains 504 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 29, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'For the Glory of God' is categorized as a Historical Study & Educational Resource, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What perspectives does Stark provide regarding science and religion? A: Stark presents the idea that the rise of science was a gradual outgrowth of medieval theology rather than a break from religion, challenging common perceptions of the relationship between science and faith.
- Q: Does the book address the topic of witch-hunts? A: Yes, it discusses the European witch-hunts and how certain religious beliefs contributed to these events, highlighting the complex relationship between faith and societal actions.
- Q: What impact does Stark suggest monotheism had on slavery? A: Stark argues that the Christian denunciation of slavery as abominable was influenced by monotheistic beliefs, contrasting it with other religious frameworks that did not foster similar abolitionist movements.