Christian Churches and Postwar Society: European and North American Perspectives on the Impact of the First World War

This volume examines the role of Christian churches in Europe during the often-overlooked postwar period (ca. 1918-ca. 1925), enriching our understanding of the enduring influence of religion in the aftermath of conflict. Taking a multinational, multidenominational, and multidimensional perspective, the essays explore the complex religious landscapes of postwar Europe, the resilience of ecclesiastical networks, and the transnational loyalties connecting Europe and North America. By highlighting the enduring vitality of faith and religious institutions, this study provides fresh insights into the evolving roles of churches, religious movements, and communities. Together, the essays shed light on the broader religious landscape of postwar Europe and provide an invaluable resource for understanding the lasting impact of religion in a transformed world.Contributing authors: Jan Bank (University of Leiden), Christian Chanel (Lyon II University)Daiana Menti (Ca' Foscari University Venice), Xavier Boniface (Université de Picardie Jules Verne), Kristien Suenens (KADOC-KU Leuven), Tomás W. Pavlíček (Masaryk Institute and Archives of the Czech Academy of Sciences), Jan-Martin Zollitsch (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), Bethany Rowley (independent researcher), Laura Viktoria Huth (University of Leipzig), Daniel Maul (University of Oslo), Michael Snape (Durham University)

• | Author: Kristien Suenens
• | Publisher: Leuven University Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 15, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00240 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 9462704694
• | ISBN-13: 9789462704695