On the Prospects of Christianity by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title On the Prospects of Christianity
Bernard Shaw's Preface to Androcles and the Lion
Note Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary "On the Prospects of Christianity" by Bernard Shaw is a philosophical examination of Christianity, written in the early 20th century. Shaw critiques the traditional interpretations and practices of Christianity, wondering why its principles have not been genuinely implemented in the political or social sphere despite its long history. The text poses challenging questions regarding the figure of Jesus Christ, his significance compared to other historical figures, and the implications of salvation and morality in modern times. The opening of the work sets the tone for Shaw's inquiry into the relevance and authenticity of Christianity today. He begins by referencing the choice made by the people to free Barabbas over Jesus during the crucifixion, suggesting a failure to adopt Jesus's teachings over a more worldly perspective represented by Barabbas. Shaw articulates his skepticism, comparing the practical implications of Jesus’s message with the results from the affluent and respectable society that has largely rejected it. He promises to explore the key doctrines attributed to Christ and argues for a reevaluation of gospel teachings in light of modern economic and social realities, emphasizing a need to infuse these teachings with practical relevance rather than mere dogma. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
Subject Prefaces
Subject Christianity
Category Text
EBook-No. 4004
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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