Christian Churches and Postwar Society - (Kadoc Studies on Religion, Culture and Society) by Kristien Suenens & Michael Snape & Martin Baumeister
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Highlights
- This volume examines the role of Christian churches in Europe during the often-overlooked postwar period (ca. 1918-ca. 1925), enriching our understanding of the enduring influence of religion in the aftermath of conflict.
- About the Author: Kristien Suenens is a senior researcher and heritage consultant at KADOC-KU Leuven, with a focus on the intersection of women's history and Catholicism.
- 240 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Church
- Series Name: Kadoc Studies on Religion, Culture and Society
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Book Synopsis
This volume examines the role of Christian churches in Europe during the often-overlooked postwar period (ca. 1918-ca. 1925), enriching our understanding of the enduring influence of religion in the aftermath of conflict. Taking a multinational, multidenominational, and multidimensional perspective, the essays explore the complex religious landscapes of postwar Europe, the resilience of ecclesiastical networks, and the transnational loyalties connecting Europe and North America. By highlighting the enduring vitality of faith and religious institutions, this study provides fresh insights into the evolving roles of churches, religious movements, and communities. Together, the essays shed light on the broader religious landscape of postwar Europe and provide an invaluable resource for understanding the lasting impact of religion in a transformed world.
Contributing authors: Jan Bank (University of Leiden), Christian Chanel (Lyon II University)
Daiana Menti (Ca' Foscari University Venice), Xavier Boniface (Université de Picardie Jules Verne), Kristien Suenens (KADOC-KU Leuven), Tomás W. Pavlíček (Masaryk Institute and Archives of the Czech Academy of Sciences), Jan-Martin Zollitsch (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), Bethany Rowley (independent researcher), Laura Viktoria Huth (University of Leipzig), Daniel Maul (University of Oslo), Michael Snape (Durham University)
About the Author
Kristien Suenens is a senior researcher and heritage consultant at KADOC-KU Leuven, with a focus on the intersection of women's history and Catholicism.
Michael Snape is the inaugural Michael Ramsey Professor of Anglican Studies at Durham University. He is an ecumenical lay canon of Durham Cathedral and a Fellow of the British Academy. He has published extensively on the history of religion and conflict.
Martin Baumeister held the Chair in Contemporary European History at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität of Munich from 2003 to 2017. Until 2024 he has been the director of the German Historical Institute in Rome. He has published widely on the history of contemporary Southern Europe and the Mediterranean with a focus on Italy and Spain.
