Lutheranism and the Nordic Spirit of Social Democracy: A Different Protestant Ethic

by Robert H. Nelson

One man's way of thinking about God has decisively shaped the political and economic rise of Nordic social democracy. 500 years ago, Martin Luther's writings led to the Reformation in the Nordic countries, and his values and beliefs shaped more than just the church. Lutheranism is one of the most important influences on the Nordic welfare system and a general belief in social democracy. Indeed, Nordic social democracy itself can be seen as a modern...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8771842608
• ISBN13: 9788771842609
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Aarhus University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"