The Open Brethren: A Christian Sect in the Modern World
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Psychology of Religion, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family
| Author: | Peter Herriot | ISBN: | 9783030032197 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | February 3, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter Herriot |
| ISBN: | 9783030032197 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | February 3, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book gives a personal insight into the hearts and minds of a fundamentalist Christian sect, the Open Brethren. Using Brethren magazine articles, obituaries, and testimonies, Peter Herriot argues that the Brethren constitute a perfect example of a fundamentalism. Their culture is entirely opposed to the beliefs, values, and norms of modernity. As a result, like other fundamentalisms they challenge modern Christianity and impede its efforts to engage with global society.
This book gives a personal insight into the hearts and minds of a fundamentalist Christian sect, the Open Brethren. Using Brethren magazine articles, obituaries, and testimonies, Peter Herriot argues that the Brethren constitute a perfect example of a fundamentalism. Their culture is entirely opposed to the beliefs, values, and norms of modernity. As a result, like other fundamentalisms they challenge modern Christianity and impede its efforts to engage with global society.
