Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

ISBN: 1433580535

Author: Wilson, Andrew

Condition: New

How 7 Transformational Events in 1776 Paved the Way for Todays Post-Christian WestWith dizzying social transformations in everything from gender to social justice, it may seem like theres never been a more tumultuous period in history. But a single year in the late 18th century saw a number of influential transformations-or even revolutions-that changed the social trajectory of the Western world. By understanding how those events influenced todays cultural landscape, Christians can more effectively bear witness to Gods truth in a post-Christian age.In Remaking the World, Andrew Wilson highlights 7 major developments from the year 1776-globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticism-and explains their relevance to social changes happening today. Carefully examining key documents and historical figures, Wilson demonstrates how a monumental number of political, philosophical, economic, and industrial changes in the year of Americas founding shaped the modern West into a WEIRDER society: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic. This thoroughly researched yet accessible book offers a unique historical perspective on modern views of family, government, religion, and morality-giving Christians the historical lens they need to understand todays post-Christian trends and respond accordingly. Relevant Cultural and Historical Analysis: Skillfully connects key ideas and events from the past to the present Comprehensive: Examines important developments from 1776, including the American Revolution, Thomas Paines Common Sense, Edward Gibbons The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; James Watts steam engine; Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations; and Immanuel Kants Critique of Pure Reason Informative: Covers key historical figures, including John Adams, Edmund Burke, and David Hume Biblical: Equips and encourages readers to share the gospel in a post-Christian world A Great Resource for Pastors, Scholars, and Readers of Carl Truemans The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self