This edition of On Religion presents an acclaimed translation of a classic of religious thought.

First speech: Apology; Second speech: On the essence of religion; Third speech: On self-formation for religion; Fourth speech: On the social element in religion; or, on church and priesthood; Fifth speech: On the religions.

Editor Terrence N. Tice, a contributor to Schleiermacher studies and translations for many years, is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Education at the University of Michigan. This book is a companion volume to Schleiermacher's popular dialogical drama Christmas Eve Celebration (Cascade Books, 2010).
Translator Edwina Lawler, Emerita Professor of German at Drew University, has translated and edited works by Schleiermacher, including Fifteen Sermons of Friedrich Schleiermacher Delivered to Celebrate the Beginning of a New Year (2003).