The Church and Modern Life

audiobook

The Church and Modern Life

by Washington Gladden

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Preface

1:35
2

The Church and Modern Life

0:01
3

I. The Roots of Religion

33:50
4

II. Our Religion and Other Religions

28:52
5

III. The Social Side of Religion

25:23
6

IV. The Business of the Church

28:54
7

V. Is the Church Decadent?

29:59
8

VI. The Coming Reformation

26:09
9

VII. Social Redemption

28:56
10

VIII. The New Evangelism

30:17

Description

In this thoughtful study the author turns a careful eye on the state of American Christianity at the turn of the twentieth century. By tracing the historical roots of religious belief, the book maps how diverse denominations share common foundations despite their theological differences. The opening sections pose a gentle yet urgent question: can the church, long guided by tradition, uncover the reforms it needs to meet modern life?

The writer argues that the church’s primary concern—religion—must be reclaimed from politicized distractions and internal disputes. With particular attention to the younger generation of ministers and lay leaders, the text suggests practical steps for renewing the church’s witness as a unifying light. Readers are invited to ponder how shared faith can shape both personal character and broader society.

The tone remains scholarly yet accessible, blending historical insight with contemporary relevance. Listeners will find the arguments grounded in both biblical reference and social observation, offering a balanced framework for ongoing discussion.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (252K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Washington Gladden

Washington Gladden

1836–1918

A leading voice in the Social Gospel movement, this American minister wrote and preached about applying Christian ethics to the hard social questions of industrial America. His work joined faith, reform, and public life in a way that helped shape Progressive Era thought.

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