- 408 pages
- English
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About This Book
Since its initial publication in 1965, The Secular City has been hailed as a classic for its nuanced exploration of the relationships among the rise of urban civilization, the decline of hierarchical, institutional religion, and the place of the secular within society. Now, half a century later, this international best seller remains as relevant as when it first appeared. The book's arguments--that secularity has a positive effect on institutions, that the city can be a space where people of all faiths fulfill their potential, and that God is present in both the secular and formal religious realms--still resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
For this brand-new edition, Harvey Cox provides a substantial and updated introduction. He reflects on the book's initial stunning success in an age of political and religious upheaval and makes the case for its enduring relevance at a time when the debates that The Secular City helped ignite have caught fire once again.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Introduction to the New Edition
- The Secular City: Twenty-Five Years Later
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: The Epoch of the Secular City
- Part One: The Coming of the Secular City
- Part Two: The Church in the Secular City
- Part Three: Excursions in Urban Exorcism
- Part Four: God and the Secular Man
- Bibliography
- Index