Building Jerusalem: Nonconformity, Labour and the Social Question in Wales, 1906-1939 (Studies in Welsh History) - Softcover

Pope, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783160608 ISBN 13: 9781783160600

Publisher: University of Wales Press, 2014

Synopsis

Much of the social and industrial history written during the last quarter of the twentieth century presented Welsh working-class culture in terms of a thirst for knowledge that was secular, economic and political. The emphasis was squarely placed on the influence of the union lodge and the workingmen's institute, and priority was given to the importance of sport and the public house in the life of the working class. Relatively little attention was given to religion and its continuing influence on industrial communities, despite the fact that the 1904 - 5 revival brought many thousands into contact with the chapel. Inspired in part by the challenge of socialist and labour agitation and in part by theological considerations, Nonconformists moved away from specifically political involvement and developed their own responses to the social questions of the day. This new edition will appeal to a fresh generation of scholars and readers interested in Wales's Nonconformist history, presenting an exploration of Welsh social thinking, politics and religion.

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Review:

This is a book which will command respect and attention from all working in the field.--Alan Argent "Congregational History Circle "

This book is to be applauded for its synthesis of familiar general history with the interior life of the Nonconformist community.--David Bebbington "Journal of the United Reformed Church History Society "

A fascinating depiction of a unique if tense and ambiguous relationship.--Ian Machin "Welsh History Review "

This work is original, well-informed, and a valuable addition to our knowledge of modern Wales.--Professor John Kent "The Expository Times "

This book's strength is its detailed treatment of the intellectual, individual, and organisational responses by Nonconformity to the 'social question' in Wales.--The Labour History Review

About the Author:

Dr Robert Pope is Reader in Theology in the University of Wales: Trinity St David, based at Lampeter, Wales, UK.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783160608
• ISBN 13: 9781783160600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288