American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion - Reassessing the History of an Idea

Informationen zum Autor John D. Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of history and Christian apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of One Nation Under God: An Evangelical Critique of Christian America . Klappentext The idea of America's special place in history has been a guiding light for centuries. With thoughtful insight, John D. Wilsey traces the concept of exceptionalism, including its theological meaning and implications for civil religion. This careful history considers not only the abuses of the idea but how it can also point to constructive civil engagement and human flourishing. Zusammenfassung The idea of America's special place in history has been a guiding light for centuries. With thoughtful insight, John D. Wilsey traces the concept of exceptionalism, including its theological meaning and implications for civil religion. This careful history considers not only the abuses of the idea but how it can also point to constructive civil engagement and human flourishing.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: John Fea, John D Wilsey, John D. Wilsey, John D./ Fea Wilsey
• Edition: InterVarsity Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 22.10.2015
• EAN: 9780830840946
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-4094-6
• Pages: 262
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Thème: No Series Linked
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Religion: général, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Christianisme