The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Name: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
ISBN: 9781433556333

Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution

Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher

Crossway · Print & ebook · November 24, 2020

Carl Trueman traces the historical roots of many hot-button issues such as transgenderism and homosexuality, offering thoughtful biblical analysis as he uncovers the profound impact of the sexual revolution on modern human identity.

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Who it’s for: A compact guide to the ideas behind modern identity talk, with classroom-ready clarity.
Genres: The Christian Soul, Religion & Gender, Transgender Studies
Published: Crossway, November 24, 2020

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Why It Clicks

A compact guide to the ideas behind modern identity talk, with classroom-ready clarity.

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Cultural literacy with a theological edge
Clear-eyed explanation of expressive individualism

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Accessible but layered argument
Philosophical, cultural, and Christian framing

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Religion & Gender	37%
The Christian Soul	28%
Transgender Studies	25%

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Religious Ethics
Religion & Politics

Authors: Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher
Publisher: Crossway
Published: November 24, 2020
Format: Print & ebook
Reading lane: Religious Ethics