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The Religious History of America: The Heart of the American Story from Colonial Times to Today
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A Dynamic Account of Religion's Central Role in American History
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Edwin S. Gaustad is a professor of history at the University of California, Riverside. He is a noted church historian and the author of over a dozen books, including The Great Awakening in New England, Dissent in American Religion, and A Religious History of America.
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Reviews for The Religious History of America
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The span of time the book covers and the huge diversity of religions did limit the depth to which the author could cover any one topic. He lends much weight to social and political pressures and seemingly very little weight to the core religious philosophy. While the former certainly plays a role, the latter dominates what it means to be a religion, that assertion of some universal truth that affects, or ought to affect, our lives in a deep and meaningful way. This book is great for random trivia and has a few insightful gems, but overall it's barely adequate for a good understanding of any of the religious movements involved.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very good book that gives a general overview of America's religious history. Beginning from the first European explorers and settlers upon the New World and ending with the great mass of plurality of religious faith and spirituality that makes America distinct from the rest of the world. Shows both the good and bad religion has played on the American landscape. Has a lot of great historical pictures and illustrations as well. This book comes highly recommended for both the casual reader and/or the academic student.
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