Protestantism and Its Effect on Spiritual Traditions of English-Speaking Countries

摘要

The article raises serious aspects of the relationship of the historical and cultural situation in English-speaking countries in the era of introduction and domination of Protestantism. The article deals with issues related to the establishment of national identity in the difficult era of the reformation and the assertion of a new morality. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship of the rapid development of the natural sciences and art and the characteristics of their relationship in the history of England of the 17th century. The article analyzes the movement of Protestantism as a reflection of the new ideals of the bourgeois era in the context of ethnic and aesthetic concepts. Attention is drawn to the features of the Protestant interpretation and its reflection in the genres of art. The role and significance of the work of Handel who fully expresses the spirit of the Protestant ethics and culture are considered. The article reveals special paths that the United States and other British colonial countries passed at a specified time. Finally, conclusions are drawn, where the future prospects of work on this relevant topic are outlined.