A Rumor of Angels

Name: A Rumor of Angels
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780385066303
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Modern Society and the Rediscovery of the Supernatural

By Peter L. Berger

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A Rumor of Angels by Peter L. Berger explores the intricate interplay between religion and society. Renowned as one of the 20th century's foremost sociologists, Berger examines how religion has shaped civilisation and how the secularisation of society has transformed this relationship. The book challenges readers to reconsider modern morality through a deeply thoughtful lens.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in sociology, religion, and the evolving role of faith in contemporary society. It will particularly appeal to those seeking a thought-provoking analysis of religion's impact on culture and ethics.

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Written by one of the most revered sociologists of the 20th century, A Rumor of Angels gives readers a unique insight into the complicated relationship between religion and society. It is undeniable that religion has had a profound effect on civilization. Readers will learn just how religion and society affect one another, and how that relationship has changed in modern times, with the secularisation of mainstream society. Questioning modern morality, Peter Berger offers one of the most thought-provoking books on religion in the 20th century.

Praise for Peter Berger

"A book of great practical wisdom by authors who have profound insight into the intellectual dynamics governing contemporary life." - Dallas Willard, author of Knowing Christ Today

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385066303

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 1970

Country: United States

Imprint: Anchor Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 128

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Penguin Books Peter L. Berger Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Peter L. Berger(Boston, MA) was a University Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Boston University and the founder and Senior Research Fellow of the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs. He wrote numerous books on sociological theory, the sociology of religion, and Third World development. Among his more recent books areIn Praise of Doubt(with Anton Zijderveld);Religious America, Secular Europe?(with Grace Davie and Effie Fokas);Questions of Faith; Many Globalizations(edited with Samuel Huntington); andRedeeming Laughter- The Comic Dimension of Human Experience. Professor Berger received honorary degrees from Loyola University, University of Notre Dame, University of Geneva, University of Munich, Sofia University, and Renmin University of China. He died in 2017.