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Zusatztext "It would be a good thing for America if this book were widely read and discussed." ? Los Angeles Times "Marty weaves a fascinating tapestry of personal histories." ? The Washington Post "Page for page! it is the most engaging one-volume history of American religion we now have." ? The New York Times Book Review "An essential book for serious students of American society." ? Chicago Sun-Times Book Week Informationen zum Autor Martin E. Marty Klappentext Pilgrims in Their Own Land is Martin E. Marty's vivid chronological account of the people and events that carved the spiritual landscape of America. It is in one sense a study of migration, with each wave of immigrants bringing a set of religious beliefs to a new world. The narrative unfolds through sharply detailed biographical vignettes-stories of religious "pathfinders," including William Penn, Mary Baker Eddy, Henry David Thoreau, and many other leaders of movements, both marginal and mainstream. In addition, Marty considers the impact of religion on social issues such as racism, feminism, and utopianism. And engrossing, highly readable, and comprehensive history, Pilgrims in Their Own Land is written with respect, appreciation, and insight into the multitude of religious groups that represent expressions of spirituality in America. Zusammenfassung Pilgrims in Their Own Land is Martin E. Marty's vivid chronological account of the people and events that carved the spiritual landscape of America. It is in one sense a study of migration! with each wave of immigrants bringing a set of religious beliefs to a new world. The narrative unfolds through sharply detailed biographical vignettes?stories of religious "pathfinders!" including William Penn! Mary Baker Eddy! Henry David Thoreau! and many other leaders of movements! both marginal and mainstream. In addition! Marty considers the impact of religion on social issues such as racism! feminism! and utopianism. And engrossing! highly readable! and comprehensive history! Pilgrims in Their Own Land is written with respect! appreciation! and insight into the multitude of religious groups that represent expressions of spirituality in America. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments 1. The First Migrants 2. A Crowned Cross 3. The Conqueror versus the Missionary 4. Holy Wars and Sacred Piracies 5. Establishing Colonies 6. Pilgrimages of Dissent 7. The End of the Catholic Missionary Road 8. A Matter of Choice 9. Three Revolutions 10. Into the West and the World 11. Beyond Existing Bounds 12. A Century of Exclusion 13. Adapting to America 14. Crises in the Protestant Empire 15. Healing the Restless 16. The Dream of One Kingdom 17. A Season of Conflicts 18. The American Ways of Life 19. Always a Horizon 20. New Paths for Old Pilgrimages Suggested Reading Index...
