Evolutionary Theories and Religious Traditions: National, Transnational, and Global Perspectives, 1800–1920.

The book review in the Journal of Modern History discusses "Evolutionary Theories and Religious Traditions: National, Transnational, and Global Perspectives, 1800–1920," edited by Bernard Lightman and Sarah Qidwai. The volume explores the global nature of evolution and religion, with essays covering various locations worldwide during the long nineteenth century. The book emphasizes the circulation of people and texts, decentering Darwin and highlighting how individuals in diverse religious traditions engaged with evolutionary ideas. It also delves into the impact of empire and colonialism on the reception and utilization of evolutionary thought, offering a methodologically thought-provoking and historiographically rich perspective on the intersection of science, religion, and culture. [Extracted from the article]