Socialism and the Ethics of Jesus (1912 Vedder), book

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Socialism and the Ethics of Jesus (1912) is a book by Henry C. Vedder.

Abstract

A theological work aimed to explore the relations between socialism and the ethical teachings of Jesus. Vedder embraced socialism, evolution and pragmatism, and joined "social gospel" efforts with theologian Walter Rauschenbusch.

Editions

Published in New York, NY: Macmillan, 1912.

Contents

Socialism in the time of the reformation -- The beginnings of modern socialism in France -- Lassalle: the first stage of German socialism -- Karl Marx and modern "scientific" socialism -- Anarchy: the school of Proudhon and Kropotkin -- Socialism in England -- Socialism in America -- The ideals of socialism -- are they practicable? -- The social teachings of Jesus -- general principles -- The social teachings of Jesus -- applications -- The social failure of the church -- The attitude of churches and ministers to social questions.

External links

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