Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971

The nature and destiny of man; a Christian interpretation by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
131 editions published between 1941 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 3,226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Moral man and immoral society : a study in ethics and politics by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
102 editions published between 1932 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 2,920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1932, this book points out the basic differences between the morality of collectives and of individuals

The essential Reinhold Niebuhr : selected essays and addresses by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
11 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and held by 2,735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Theologians, ethicist, and political analyst, Reinhold Neiburh, was a towering figure of twentieth-century religious thought. In this important book, the best of Neiburh's essays have been brought together for the first time. Selected, edited, and introduced by Robert McAffee Brown - a student and friend of Nieburh's and himself a distinguished thoelogian - the works included here testify to the brilliant polemics, incisive analysis, and deep faith that characterized the whole of Neibuhr's life"--Back cover

The irony of American history by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
53 editions published between 1952 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The substance of this volume consists of two series of lectures. Both Lectureships dealt with the position of our nation in the present world situation, as interpreted from the standponit of the Christian faith

The children of light and the children of darkness, a vindication of democracy and a critique of its traditional defence by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
91 editions published between 1929 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 2,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness, first published in 1944, is considered one of the most profound and relevant works by the influential theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, and certainly the fullest statement of his political philosophy. Written and first read during the prolonged, tragic world war between totalitarian and democratic forces, Niebuhr & rsquo;s book took up the timely question of how democracy as a political system could best be defended. Most proponents of democracy, Niebuhr claimed, were & ldquo;children of light, & rdquo; who had optimistic but na̐ve ideas ab

An interpretation of Christian ethics by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
89 editions published between 1935 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author's premise is that vital Christian faith is capable of dealing adequately with the moral & social problems of our age

Faith and history; a comparison of Christian and modern views of history by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
59 editions published between 1949 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,801 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The prominent philosopher cites the similarities and differences in the church's interpretation of history and the ideas of modern secular culture

Beyond tragedy; essays on the Christian interpretation of history by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
60 editions published between 1937 and 1985 in 4 languages and held by 1,665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Love and justice; selections from the shorter writings of Reinhold Niebuhr by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
21 editions published between 1957 and 1992 in English and held by 1,418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Man's nature and his communities : essays on the dynamics and enigmas of man's personal and social existence by Reinhold Niebuhr ( Book )
25 editions published between 1965 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide