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| Author | Balmes, Jaime Luciano, 1810-1848 |
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| Uniform Title | Protestantismo comparado con el catolicismo en sus relaciones con la civilización europea. English |
| Title | Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Protestantism and Catholicity Compared in Their Effects on the Civilization of Europe" by J. Balmes is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the distinct ramifications of Protestantism and Catholicism on European civilization, aiming to unveil how the latter has contributed positively while critiquing the former. Balmes engages with historical, social, and philosophical perspectives to analyze the impact of the 16th-century religious reformations. The opening of the book sets the stage for a broad and profound inquiry into the shifts in societal and cultural paradigms following the Protestant Reformation. Balmes highlights the urgent questions that arose regarding human identity and purpose amidst modern upheavals, and he critiques prevalent views that attribute significant benefits to the Protestant reformers. By promising a thorough examination of these complex issues, Balmes aims to challenge misconceptions and advocate for the stability and advancements fostered under Catholic principles, suggesting that the Protestant movement, instead, hindered true progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Protestantism |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Apologetic works |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- Catholic authors |
| Subject | Europe -- Civilization |
| Subject | Christian civilization |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50436 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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