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Book Synopsis: Among all the great transitions that have marked Western history, only one—the triumph of Christianity—can be called in the fullest sense a “revolution”. In this provocative book, one of the most brilliant scholars of religion today dismantles distorted religious “histories” offered up by Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, and other contemporary critics of religion and advocates of atheism. David Bentley Hart provides a bold correction of the New Atheists’s misrepresentations of the Christian past, countering their polemics with a brilliant account of Christianity and its message of human charity as the most revolutionary movement in all of Western history.
Hart outlines how Christianity transformed the ancient world in ways we may have forgotten: bringing liberation from fatalism, conferring great dignity on human beings, subverting the cruelest aspects of pagan society, and elevating charity above all virtues. He then argues that what we term the “Age of Reason” was in fact the beginning of the eclipse of reason’s authority as a cultural value. Hart closes the book in the present, delineating the ominous consequences of the decline of Christendom in a culture that is built upon its moral and spiritual values.
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Discover the truth behind the Christian revolution and challenge the fashionable enemies of Christianity with the thought-provoking book, "Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies." In this groundbreaking work, acclaimed scholar David Bentley Hart exposes the distorted religious "histories" presented by prominent critics of religion, such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins.
With a masterful blend of intellect and insight, Hart offers a bold correction to the misrepresentations of the Christian past propagated by the New Atheists. He paints an accurate picture of Christianity as the most revolutionary movement in Western history, showcasing its profound impact on the ancient world and its enduring relevance today.
Uncover how Christianity transformed society, liberating individuals from fatalism and granting unprecedented dignity to humanity. Hart unveils Christianity's power in subverting the cruelest aspects of pagan societies while elevating charity as the supreme virtue. Experience a thought-provoking journey that will challenge your preconceived notions.
Furthermore, Hart delves into the profound notion that the so-called "Age of Reason" marked the beginning of the decline of reason's authority as a cultural value. This pivotal insight uncovers the alarming consequences of the waning influence of Christendom in our contemporary world, which is built upon the very moral and spiritual values that Christianity championed.
Open your mind to a new perspective and embrace the transformative power of "Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies." Join us in rediscovering the rich heritage of Christianity and its message of human charity, and gain invaluable insights into the forces shaping our society today.
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