Civilization Before And After Christianity

Civilization Before And After Christianity: Two Lectures is a book written by Richard William Church and published in 1872. The book is a collection of two lectures that explore the impact of Christianity on Western civilization. In the first lecture, Church examines the state of civilization before the arrival of Christianity, focusing on the ancient Greeks and Romans. He explores their achievements in philosophy, literature, and art, and argues that while they made significant contributions to civilization, they were ultimately limited by their lack of a moral foundation.In the second lecture, Church discusses the impact of Christianity on Western civilization. He argues that Christianity brought a new moral and ethical framework to Western society, which enabled it to flourish in ways that were previously impossible. He explores the role of Christianity in the development of science, art, and literature, and argues that it has been a driving force behind many of the greatest achievements of Western civilization.Throughout the book, Church draws on his extensive knowledge of history, philosophy, and theology to provide a compelling and insightful analysis of the relationship between Christianity and Western civilization. He argues that while Christianity has faced many challenges over the centuries, its influence on Western society remains profound and enduring. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.