The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians
Every year the Presbyterian Church chooses a book for its Lenten book study which can be done individually, in small groups, or online with participants from across Canada. This year’s study is a bit of a departure from the usual choice. The book is available in our library.
The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians, by Scott R. Paeth offers an accessible introduction to the life, thought and influence of Richard and Reinhold Niebuhr who were theologians, teachers and writers in the early part of the twentieth century. Now, in the twenty-first century, there has been renewed interest in their thought.
Both brothers were committed to applying Christian faith and ethics to the culture and issues of their time – to themes which are relevant to our time, as well. They write from an American perspective but speak to Canadians, as our culture and politics are deeply influenced by American politics and religious expression. (Paraphrased from the PCC e-newsletter, February edition.)
