The expanded and annotated version of Dr. Vidler's Lectures explores the diverse temperaments and ideas of modernist thinkers. By highlighting the differences among them, the book provides a nuanced understanding of modernism, revealing the complexities and variations within this influential movement.
The French Revolution dealt a fatal blow to the alliance of Church and State. The Christian church had to adapt to great changes - from the social upheavals of the Industrial Revolution to the philosophical speculations of Kant's 'Copernican revolution', to Darwin's evolutionary theories. Some Christians were driven to panic and blind reaction, others were inspired to re-interpret their faith; the results of this conflict within the fabric of the Church are still reverberating today. In this masterly appraisal of a doubt-ridden and turbulent period in Christianity Alec Vidler concludes with a discussion of the position of the Church in modern times and expertly answers the 'Has the Church stood up to the Age of Revolution?'
In this provocative work of religious studies, Alec R. Vidler explores the intricate history of the Modernist movement within the Roman Catholic Church, and its complex relationship to issues of authority, interpretation, and tradition. A must-read for scholars of religious history and philosophy, The Modernist Movement in the Roman Church is a tour de force of intellectual inquiry.
The exploration of the Modernist movement in Roman Catholicism spans its origins in 1890 to its decline by 1910. This historical analysis delves into the cultural and theological shifts that characterized this period, providing insights into the challenges faced by the Church and the evolving beliefs of its followers. The book offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of faith and modernity during a pivotal time in religious history.