The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians
Overview
Scott R. Paeth introduces the life, times, and theological thought of H. Richard and Reinhold Niebuhr—two of the most important American theologians of the twentieth century. Although the Niebuhr brothers shared the same heritage and experienced many of the same formative moments, their thought diverged at key points as their lives and careers developed. Paeth’s exploration of the Niebuhrs’ enduring influence on religious and political thought includes witty illustrations from Ron Hill, making it an entertaining and essential resource for understanding these enduring theological figures.
Top Highlights
“To support social revolution is to risk becoming captive to it; but to refuse to participate is itself a capitulation by the church to its captivity to the current status quo.” (Page 33)
“the God in whom Christians believe is the necessary foundation for human life” (Page 34)
“‘the sake of a new aggression and a new participation in constructive work.” (Page 33)
- Title: The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians
- Author: Scott R. Paeth
- Edition: First edition
- Series: Armchair Theologians Series
- Publisher: Westminster John Knox
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2019
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Niebuhr, Reinhold, 1892-1971; Niebuhr, H. Richard (Helmut Richard), 1894-1962; Theology › United States--History--20th century
- ISBNs: 9780664236984, 0664236987
- Resource ID: LLS:ARMTHEOLNIEBUHR
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T21:55:09Z