Author:
Moberg, David O. author.
Edition Statement:2006 edition.
ImprintEugene, Oregon : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2006.
Description235 pages ; 21 cm
Note:"Previously published as The Great Reversal, Evangelism and Social Concern by David O. Moberg, copyright 1977 by Holman."--Title page verso.
Note:Preface to the 2006 edition -- Preface to the revised edition -- Preface to the first edition -- Evangelism versus social concern -- The great reversal -- Do evangelicals lack social concern? -- The sociological analysis of evangelism -- Barriers to effective social concern -- Social welfare and evangelism -- Social sin -- Reversing the great reversal in theory -- Reversing the great reversal in practice -- The ripening climate for evangelical social concern.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-221, 231-235) and indexes.
Note:"Why did the evangelical church, which had been the leader in social welfare and reform prior to the twentieth century, discontinue its involvement in social concerns? Is a commitment to personal evangelism incompatible with an interest in social issues? In this provocative book, Dr. Moberg analyzes the Great Reversal of the early twentieth century and discusses its causes and effects, all in the context of seeing the Bible as the guide to faith and conduct. The importance of recognizing and coping with social evil as well as personal sin is emphasized, and the author concludes with a summary of developments that are helping to reverse the Great Reversal and restore evangelical Christianity to its rightful place of leadership." --Back cover.
