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Christianity and Civilisation presents Emil Brunner's engagement with social and political questions in the aftermath of the Second World War. Based upon his Gifford Lectures given at the University of St. Andrew's in 1947 and 1948, it represents a departure from Brunner's more systematic theological work to consider an important question: namely, what is the relationship between Christian faith and Western civilisation? Divided into two series, the First Series treats various fundamental philosophical themes such as being, time and freedom. This treatment forms the basis for the Second Series, where Brunner broadens his scope to consider more social, cultural and political themes such as education, work, science, art and power. Finally, the work ends with a reflection on Christianity beyond civilisation. Equal parts philosophy, cultural theory, religious anthropology, history and theology, Christianity and Civilisation traces a path starting from fundamental philosophical insights through key developments in Western history. In doing so, he provides a Christian answer to the question of civilisation in light of the horrors of the Second World War.

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Author:   Emil Brunner
Publisher:   James Clarke & Co Ltd
Imprint:   James Clarke & Co Ltd
ISBN:  

9780227180815

ISBN 10:   022718081
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   26 March 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the First Series Preface to the Second Series First Series: The Foundations 1 - i. Introduction: The Problem of a Christian Civilisation 1 - ii. The Problem of Being or Reality 1 - iii. The Problem of Truth 1 - iv. The Problem of Time 1 - v. The Problem of Meaning 1 - vi. Man in the Universe 1 - vii. Personality and Humanity 1 - viii. The Problem of Justice 1 - ix. The Problem of Freedom 1 - x. The Problem of Creativity Second Series: Specific Problems 2 - i. Technics 2 - ii. Science 2 - iii. Tradition and Renewal 2 - iv. Education 2 - v. Work 2 - vi. Art 2 - vii. Wealth 2 - viii. Social Custom (Sitte) and Law 2 - ix. Power 2 - x. The Christian Idea of Civilisation and Culture Epilogue. Christianity Beyond Civilisation Notes and References

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Emil Brunner (1889-1966) was one of the leading theologians of the twentieth century, and helped pave the course of modern Protestant theology. He was Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at the University of Zürich and lectured around the world. His extensive writings published by James Clarke & Co. include The Letter to the Romans and Dogmatics.

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