Britain’s Last Religious Revival?
Book Description
In an era when understanding the trajectory of faith becomes increasingly vital for spiritual seekers, C. Field presents a rigorous examination of one of Britain's most debated religious periods. This scholarly work investigates whether the late 1940s and early 1950s truly represented a final surge of religious vitality before the cultural shifts of the 1960s transformed the spiritual landscape.
Drawing upon both historical research and social scientific methodology, Field challenges prevailing assumptions about religious resurgence in post-war Britain. Through systematic analysis of quantitative data spanning all faith traditions, the author explores three fundamental dimensions of religious life: belonging, behaving, and believing. This comprehensive approach offers readers a nuanced understanding of how spiritual engagement actually evolved during this pivotal decade.
Rather than accepting simplified narratives of sudden religious decline, Field presents evidence supporting a more gradual transformation of British spirituality. The research encompasses both published and previously unpublished sources, providing an unusually complete picture of religious performance across different communities and practices.
For those seeking to understand how societies navigate spiritual change, this work offers valuable insights into the complex processes that shape collective faith. The book serves as both historical analysis and contemporary reflection, helping readers grasp how religious movements ebb and flow within broader cultural currents. Field's balanced examination provides essential context for anyone exploring the relationship between tradition and transformation in spiritual life.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 140 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Great britain, religion
- ✓ Explore Social history
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Secularization
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Great Britain
