BOOK BRIEF

Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening

Diana Butler Bass
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Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

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Diana Butler Bass

Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Sociology

World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening, Diana Butler Bass explores the decline of traditional religious institutions and the rise of a new spiritual awakening. She examines how individuals are reshaping spirituality through personal experience, community, and authenticity, moving beyond conventional religious structures.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,766 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Diana Butler Bass's Christianity After Religion offers an insightful exploration of the shifting spiritual landscape, highlighting the decline of traditional religious practices and rise of personal spirituality. While praised for its engaging analysis and optimism, some critics find it overly idealistic and lacking in concrete solutions for reversing church decline.

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Who Should Read Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening?

Readers interested in Christianity After Religion by Diana Butler Bass likely enjoy exploring modern spirituality and religious transformation. Similar to readers of Brian McLaren's A New Kind of Christianity, they seek insights into evolving faith practices and the rise of personal spiritual awakenings.

4.3

1,766 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Sociology

World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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