A Christian America
Protestant Hopes and Historical Realities
2nd Edition
Published on 4. July 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-503387-8 (ISBN)
Description
Completed revised and updated, this important study now includes a chapter on the resurgence of militant Protestantiam. Concentrating on the traditional hope of Protestant Americans that the nation would eventually become fully Christian and the efforts they exerted to realize this hope, Handy examines the role of recent events in renewing interest in the idea of the U.S. as a Christian civilization.
Reviews / Votes
I used this as an outside reading assignment for an American history survey course...This book was a valuable contribution to our discussion on the topic. Rick Williams, Lincoln Christian College An exceptionally valuable study. Thomas W. Ogletree, Yale University I could not have chosen a better book. Handy's work provided an excellent paradigm for understanding the context for contemporary American theological issues such as fundamentalism, ecumenism, black theology, liberation theology, feminist theology, theological education, and civil religion. David M. Rayburn, Palm Beach Atlantic College An enduring contribution to American Church History. James M. Washington, Union Theological Seminary A thoughtful, provocative interpretation. R.D. Linder, Kansas State University One of the finest books available to generate discussion on contemporary religious issues in our society. George H. Shriver, Georgia Southern College Impressive and well received when it first appeared..., A Christian America will now enjoy an even wider success. Church HistoryMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-503387-8 (9780195033878)
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Person
Robert T. Handy is former Professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary. He is one of the foremost historians of mainstream religion in America and the author of A History of the churches in the U.S. and Canada (1979).