Old and new faith. Are we still Christians? Strauss D.F.

The attention of readers is proposed to the book of the famous German philosopher, historian, theologian and publicist David Strauss (1808–1874), in which he sets out criticism of Christian dogmas and poses two main questions: "Are we still Christians?" And "Do we still have religion?" To the first question, he gives a definitely negative answer; The second is the answer only in that case is positive, if we consider a religion a sense of dependence, humility and inner freedom arising from a pantheistic worldview.

The presentation of a new worldview breaks up at Strauss into two parts. Firstly, he shows what this worldview is, on what arguments it relies on, what are its characteristic features that distinguish it from old church views; Secondly, he tries to find out whether this is the modern worldview of his adherents to the same service as the adherents of the old faith is their Christian doctrine, it is better or worse in this regard, and to what extent it can serve as a foundation for a truly human, then There is a moral and, therefore, happy life.

The end of the work contains two applications in which the author sets out his view of the work of great German poets and composers, analyzing that close connection that, in his opinion, exists between art and religion. The book also includes the biography of David Friedrich Strauss, composed by the German historian E. Celler.

The book is recommended for philosophers, historians, religious scholars, culturalists, and all interested readers.