Defenders of God
Book Description
In a world where religious conviction increasingly collides with modern secular values, scholar Bruce Lawrence offers a groundbreaking examination of contemporary fundamentalism across three major faith traditions. Rather than dismissing these movements as backward-looking reactions, Lawrence reveals fundamentalism as a distinctly modern phenomenon that deserves serious understanding.
This comprehensive study explores how Christian, Jewish, and Muslim fundamentalists navigate the complexities of the contemporary world. Lawrence demonstrates that these believers do not reject modernity outright, but instead selectively embrace its tools while challenging what they perceive as its spiritual emptiness. They harness science, technology, and mass media to advance their causes, yet firmly resist any ideas that threaten their understanding of absolute truth.
The author's comparative approach illuminates striking patterns across different religious traditions, showing how fundamentalists in each faith grapple with similar tensions between ancient wisdom and modern realities. Lawrence argues that these movements represent a significant global force that cannot be ignored or easily dismissed.
For readers seeking to understand the role of religious conviction in today's world, this work provides essential insights into how believers maintain certainty in an age of doubt. Lawrence's analysis reveals fundamentalism not as a relic of the past, but as a powerful response to the spiritual challenges of our time.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 306 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Fundamentalismus
- ✓ Explore Integrisme
- ✓ Explore Weltreligion
- ✓ Explore Fundamentalisme
- ✓ Explore Islamic fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore Études comparatives
- ✓ Explore Comparative studies
- ✓ Explore Histoire
