The eclipse of liberal protestantism in the Netherlands : religious, social, and international perspectives on the Dutch modernist movement (1870-1940) / Tom-Eric Krijger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krijger, Tom Eric, author.

Series:

Brill's Series in Church History; volume79.

Brill's Series in Church History; volume79

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberalism (Religion)--Netherlands.

Liberalism (Religion).

Liberalism (Religion)--Protestant churches.

Netherlands--History--19th century.

Netherlands.

Netherlands--History--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (678 pages).

Place of Publication:

Leiden Boston : BRILL, 2019.

Summary:

In The Eclipse of Liberal Protestantism in the Netherlands, Tom-Eric Krijger is the first to offer a synthesis of the development of the Protestant modernist movement in Dutch religious, social, cultural, and political life between 1870 and 1940. In historiography, the liberal Protestant community is said to have lost appeal and influence in these decades due to a lack of theological clarity, inner harmony, and organisation. Analysing liberal Protestants’ self-perception vis-à-vis Christian orthodoxy, self-understanding as a faith community, attitude towards other alternatives to orthodoxy, class-consciousness, literary criticism, political commitment, and involvement with foreign mission, Krijger challenges this view. Making an international comparison, he argues that the Dutch modernist movement failed to make headway primarily due to liberal Protestant expectations and discourse.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright Page

Dedication

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

The Dutch Modernist Movement

The Genesis of the Modernist Movement

The Modernist ‘Tribune’

Modernising Christianity: Ecclesial-Religious Life

Modernism, Orthodoxy, and Self-Identification

Envisioning the Faith Community of Tomorrow

Little Religions, ‘Liberal’ Tendencies, and Atheism

Liberal Protestant Discourse

A Spiritual Aristocracy of Tutors

Christianising Modern Society: Socio-cultural and Political Life

Conquering the Lower Classes

Captivating the Intellectual Class

Becoming a Pillaret

The International Context

Fields Ripe for Harvest?

The International Liberal Protestant ‘Family’

Concluding Remarks

Back Matter

Bibliography

Index of Names.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

90-04-41008-2

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004410084 DOI