On Religion (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers

by Friedrich Schleiermacher, John Campbell Oman (Translator)

Overview

This 1799 work is Schleiermacher's most important work on the philosophy of religion.  By stripping away as many controversial or unpleasant aspects of Christian faith—including immortality and even God—he sought to bring the Christian religion more in line with the values of the Enlightenment thinkers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411462373
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	08/23/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	410
File size:	347 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (1768-1834) was a German philosopher and theologian.  His goal was to reconcile Enlightenment criticisms with Protestant orthodoxy. Because of his great influence on Christian thought, he is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Liberal Theology."