The Decline and Revival of the Social Gospel: Social and Political Liberalism in American Protestant Churches, 1920-1940

The Decline and Revival of the Social Gospel by Paul Allen Carter is a comprehensive analysis of the social and political liberalism in American Protestant churches during the period of 1920-1940. The book examines the decline of the Social Gospel, a movement that aimed to apply Christian principles to social problems and promote social justice, and its eventual revival. Carter explores the factors that contributed to the decline of the Social Gospel, including the rise of fundamentalism, the changing political climate, and the Great Depression. He also examines the ways in which the movement was able to revive itself in the 1930s, particularly through the efforts of leaders such as Reinhold Niebuhr and Harry Emerson Fosdick. Throughout the book, Carter argues that the Social Gospel was a significant force in shaping American society and politics during this period. He also highlights the challenges and tensions that arose within the movement, particularly around issues of race and gender. Overall, The Decline and Revival of the Social Gospel provides a detailed and nuanced account of a crucial period in American religious and social history. It will be of interest to scholars and students of American religion, history, and politics, as well as anyone interested in the ongoing debates around the role of religion in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.