Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Religion of Time and the Religion of Eternity: Being a Study of Certain Relations between Mediaeval and Modern Thought"" by Philip Henry Wicksteed was published in 1899. It is a study of the relationship between medieval and modern thought regarding the concept of time and eternity. The author argues that medieval thought was dominated by the idea of eternity, while modern thought is more concerned with the concept of time. The book explores the implications of this shift in perspective for religion and philosophy. It analyzes the works of various philosophers and theologians, including Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, and Kant. The book also touches on the impact of science and technology on our understanding of time and eternity. Overall, ""The Religion of Time and the Religion of Eternity"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between two fundamental concepts and their influence on human thought and belief systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
