This edition is a call for Christianity to regain its confidence. Major Churches are facing difficulties – or are even at risk of disappearing – in their Western and Middle Eastern homelands. Research confirms that only a minority of people in countries such as Britain claim to have Christian faith. This pattern is observed in neighboring societies as well.

At the same time, many opinion-makers advocate for a skeptical ideology with a confidence that borders on dogmatism. Others, uncertain about their foundations, still feel some residual connection to spirituality, while remaining cautious about the existence of God and other fundamental doctrines.

However, the teaching of the Church remains intellectually strong, as it inspires and represents a transformative global presence. In this significant and spacious international study – both as a reference for the troubling consequences of the modernization trend, and as a defense of a doctrine that is often underestimated by its opponents – Rupert Shortt describes the declining profile of Christianity today while convincingly arguing that the historic faith of Europe remains critical for the survival of human culture.

Pages: 368, Year of Publication: 1210, Dimensions: 15.8x15.8cm