Social Salvation (1902)

Social Salvation is a book written by Washington Gladden and published in 1902. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the social issues of the time and propose solutions for them. Gladden was a prominent figure in the Social Gospel movement, which sought to apply Christian principles to social problems.The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of social salvation. The first section discusses the need for social salvation and the challenges that must be overcome to achieve it. The second section focuses on the role of religion in social salvation, arguing that the church must be actively involved in social reform. The third section discusses specific social issues, such as poverty, labor, and race relations, and proposes solutions for each. The final section discusses the importance of education in achieving social salvation.Throughout the book, Gladden emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and action in achieving social salvation. He argues that social reform must come from the bottom up, with individuals and communities taking action to address social problems. He also emphasizes the importance of cooperation and collaboration between different groups in society, including the church, government, and business.Overall, Social Salvation is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a Christian perspective on social issues and proposes practical solutions for achieving social reform. It remains relevant today as a reminder of the ongoing need for social justice and the role that individuals and communities can play in achieving it.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.