Religion in American History

ISBN: 978-1-4051-6137-4

Hardcover

360 pages

April 2010, Wiley-Blackwell

Other Available Formats: Paperback

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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