The Foundation Of Modern Religion: A Study In The Task And Contribution Of The Mediaeval Church (1916)

""The Foundation of Modern Religion: A Study in the Task and Contribution of the Mediaeval Church"" is a book written by Herbert Brook Workman and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of the medieval church in shaping modern religion. Workman examines the contributions of the church to the development of religious thought, the establishment of religious institutions, and the propagation of religious beliefs.The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the task of the medieval church, focusing on its role in preserving and transmitting the Christian faith. Workman discusses the challenges faced by the church during this period, including the rise of heresies and the emergence of new religious movements.The second part of the book examines the contribution of the medieval church to the development of religious institutions. Workman discusses the establishment of monasticism, the growth of the papacy, and the role of the church in shaping the political and social structures of medieval Europe.The final part of the book focuses on the propagation of religious beliefs. Workman examines the role of the church in spreading the Christian faith to new regions, including the Americas and Asia. He also discusses the impact of the Reformation on the church and the emergence of new religious movements in the modern era.Overall, ""The Foundation of Modern Religion"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the role of the medieval church in shaping modern religion. Workman's thorough research and insightful analysis make this book an essential read for scholars and laypeople alike.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.