"A Treatise Concerning The Causes Of The Present Corruption of Christians" 1711
This influential work by Swiss Protestant pastor and theologian Jean Frédéric Ostervald offers an examination of the social and theological currents shaping early 18th-century Christendom. Written during a time of significant change, as Enlightenment ideas began to challenge traditional religious structures, Ostervald’s treatise investigates the underlying causes of moral decline among Christians and calls for a renewed emphasis on practical piety. Renowned for his scholarship and lasting impact on religious thought, Ostervald advocated moving beyond rigid dogma to embrace a life marked by holiness and active Christian living. The book was widely acclaimed for its insightful analysis and became a key text in the broader movement toward the era’s growing desire for faith that engaged both heart and conduct.
 
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