sixties spiritual awakening, The
Book Description
The turbulent decade of the 1960s transformed American spirituality in ways that continue to resonate today. Robert S. Ellwood examines how the era's political upheavals and cultural revolutions fundamentally altered the religious landscape, creating ripple effects that still shape contemporary spiritual practice.
This comprehensive exploration traces the decade's most significant religious developments as they unfolded. Ellwood reveals how faith intersected with presidential politics, how the Second Vatican Council sent shockwaves through established traditions, and how spiritual communities became integral to both civil rights activism and antiwar protests. The emergence of radical theological movements, including the provocative "Death of God" theology, challenged conventional religious thinking while the counterculture movement opened new pathways to spiritual expression.
Through careful chronological analysis of religious events and cultural shifts, Ellwood demonstrates that the sixties marked a pivotal transition in American spirituality. The decade witnessed a movement away from institutionally controlled religious experience toward more personal, subjective encounters with the divine. This shift represented not merely a temporary cultural phase but a lasting transformation in how Americans approach their spiritual lives.
For readers seeking to understand how contemporary spiritual diversity emerged, this work offers essential insights into the forces that reshaped American religious consciousness. Ellwood's thorough examination illuminates the complex interplay between social change and spiritual evolution during one of America's most transformative decades.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 369 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Spiritualismus
- ✓ Explore United states, social life and customs
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Postmodernism
- ✓ Explore Godsdienst
- ✓ Explore Social life and customs
- ✓ Explore Manners and customs
- ✓ Explore Postmoderne
