Religion In American History Amanda Porterfield John Corrigan by Amanda Porterfield, John Corrigan 9781405161374, 9781444315806, 140516137X, 1444315803 instant download after payment.
This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic and chronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religion played in American history - and of its impact across a range of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, and class.
- A comprehensive introduction to American religious history that successfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aiding both teaching and learning
- Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace the development of theology, the political order, practice, and race, ethnicity, gender and class throughout America's history
- Accessibly structured in to four key eras: Exploration and Encounter (1492-1676); The Atlantic World (1676-1802); American Empire (1803-1898); and Global Reach (1898-present).
- Investigates the role of religion in forming people's identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism
Content:
Chapter 1 Politics (pages 9–28): Amanda Porterfield
Chapter 2 Cosmology (pages 29–48): John Corrigan
Chapter 3 Community (pages 49–68): Sarah Rivett
Chapter 4 Practice (pages 69–88): Tracy N. Leavelle
Chapter 5 Politics (pages 89–108): Jon Sensbach
Chapter 6 Cosmology (pages 109–133): Stephen A. Marini
Chapter 7 Community (pages 134–150): Kenneth P. Minkema
Chapter 8 Practice (pages 151–169): Martha L. Finch
Chapter 9 Politics (pages 171–189): Mark A. Noll
Chapter 10 Cosmology (pages 190–209): Robert Fuller
Chapter 11 Community (pages 210–228): Heather D. Curtis
Chapter 12 Practice (pages 229–246): Christopher White
Chapter 13 Politics (pages 247–265): Charles H. Lippy
Chapter 14 Cosmology (pages 266–284): Kathryn Lofton
Chapter 15 Community (pages 285–301): Peter W. Williams
Chapter 16 Practice (pages 302–320): Candy Gunther Brown
