The Story of Religion in America: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780664264666)

Written primarily for undergraduate classes in American religious history and organized chronologically, this new textbook presents the broad scope of the story of religion in the American colonies and the United States. While following certain central narratives, including the long shadow of Puritanism, the competition between revival and reason, and the defining role of racial and ethnic diversity, the book tells the story of American religion in all its historical and moral complexity. To appeal to its broad range of readers, this textbook includes charts, timelines, and suggestions for primary source documents that will lead readers into a deeper engagement with the material. Unlike similar history books, The Story of Religion in America pays careful attention to balancing the story of Christianity with the central contributions of other religions.

Author: James P. Byrd, James Hudnut-Beumler
ISBN-10: 0664264662
ISBN-13: 9780664264666
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2021
Pages: 450
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d