Udi Greenberg
Historian of modern Europe, specializing in religion and politics. Author of 'The End of the Schism: Catholics, Protestants, and the Remaking of Christian Life in Europe, 1880s–1970s'.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
Udi Greenberg, "The End of the Schism: Catholics, Protestants, and the Remaking of Christian Life in Europe, 1880s-1970s" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Udi Greenberg, an associate professor at Dartmouth specializing in modern European history, discusses his book on the reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics in Europe. He explores how their rivalry transformed into collaboration driven by shared threats like socialism and feminism. Greenberg reveals how this unity intensified during the rise of fascism and the Cold War. He also touches on the evolving role of Christian institutions in shaping governance, sexual practices, and global relationships, emphasizing the dynamic nature of religious cooperation throughout history.
Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
E224 - Christianity and 20th Century European Politics w/ Udi Greenberg
Historian Udi Greenberg, an expert in modern European religion and politics, joins the discussion to share insights from his book on the dynamic interplay between Catholics and Protestants from the 1880s to the 1970s. He delves into their strategic alliances against fascism, the Cold War, and decolonization, revealing the complexities of ecumenism and Christian Democracy. Greenberg also highlights how these relationships inform current socio-political movements, emphasizing the resurgence of collaboration in the fight for social justice during the 1960s and 70s.
