Religion in the Twentieth Century

Religion in the Twentieth Century is a comprehensive book written by Vergilius Ture Anselm Ferm, which delves into the various religious movements and developments that occurred throughout the 20th century. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a distinct period of time and explores the key religious events that took place during that period.The first part of the book covers the period from 1900 to 1920 and examines the impact of World War I on religion, as well as the rise of fundamentalism and the emergence of new religious movements. The second part covers the period from 1920 to 1940 and focuses on the rise of communism, the growth of fascism, and the impact of the Great Depression on religion.The third part of the book covers the period from 1940 to 1960 and explores the impact of World War II on religion, as well as the emergence of new religious movements such as the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. The final part of the book covers the period from 1960 to 2000 and examines the impact of the Cold War on religion, as well as the growth of secularism and the rise of new religious movements such as the New Age movement.Throughout the book, Ferm provides a detailed analysis of the various religious movements and developments that occurred during the 20th century, and offers insights into the ways in which these movements have shaped modern society. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion and its impact on the modern world.Contributing Authors Swami Nikhilananda, Irach J. S. Taraporewala, Shri Krishna Saksena, And Others.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.